About Ernst Pistulla
Lived 1906 – 1945 (aged 38). Ernst Pistulla was a boxer and actor.
Ernst Pistulla (28 November 1906 – 3 March 1945) was a German boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Goslar. Pistulla was the German amateur light heavyweight champion in 1928. He won the silver medal in the light heavyweight class after losing the final against Víctor Avendaño. He died in a Nazi prison during World War II, supposedly of neurosyphilis.
1928 Olympic results Round of 16: Defeated Leon Lucas (United States) on points Quarterfinal: Defeated William Murphy (Ireland) on points Semifinal: Defeated Karel Miljon (Netherlands) on points Final: Lost to Victorio Avendano (Argentina) on points (was awarded silver medal)
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Who was Ernst Pistulla?
German boxer (1906–1945)
When was Ernst Pistulla born?
Ernst Pistulla was born on 28 November 1906 in Goslar.
When did Ernst Pistulla die?
Ernst Pistulla died on 3 March 1945 in Berlin.
What was Ernst Pistulla's occupation?
Ernst Pistulla was a boxer and actor.
What nationality was Ernst Pistulla?
Ernst Pistulla's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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