About Edgar Christensen
Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 72). Edgar Christensen was a Norwegian boxer.
Edgar Normann Christensen (April 13, 1905 – July 13, 1977) was a Norwegian-American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Minneapolis.
Edgar Normann Christensen competed in the Olympics on behalf of Norway in 1924 in Paris. He was eliminated in the second round of the welterweight class. He later took gold in the middleweight during the European Championship for amateurs in Berlin in 1927.
Under the name Edgar Normann, he fought professionally in the United States from November 1929 to July 1931. His career status after 8 years and 44 fights, 28 wins (including 15 by knockout), 9 losses (2 KO) and 7 draws.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edgar Christensen?
Norwegian boxer (1905–1977)
When was Edgar Christensen born?
Edgar Christensen was born on 13 April 1905 in Minneapolis.
When did Edgar Christensen die?
Edgar Christensen died on 13 July 1977.
What was Edgar Christensen's occupation?
Edgar Christensen was a boxer.
What nationality was Edgar Christensen?
Edgar Christensen was Norwegian.
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