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Fred Tiedt

1935 – 1999

Irish boxer

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About Fred Tiedt

Lived 1935 – 1999 (aged 63). Fred Tiedt was an Irish boxer.

Frederick Tiedt (16 October 1935 – 15 June 1999, born in Dublin, Ireland) was an amateur and professional boxer.

Amateur career Tiedt won a silver medal for Ireland at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia in the welterweight division. Tiedt beat opponents from Poland, the United States, and Australia before losing a split decision to Nicolae Linca of Romania. The following year Tiedt won a bronze medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships in Prague.

Olympic results Defeated Tadeusz Walasek (Poland) points Defeated Pearce Allen Lane (United States) points Defeated Kevin Hogarth (Australia) points Lost to Nicolae Linca (Romania) points

Pro career He turned professional in 1959 but his professional career was not as successful as his amateur career with a points victory over Al Sharpe to gain the Irish Welterweight Title the only highlight. Tiedt finished with a record of 12 wins, 7 defeats and 2 ties.

Notable relative(s) Tiedt is the uncle of Liam Mooney, a former rugby player and now an entrepreneur living in Dubai.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Tiedt?

Irish boxer (1935–1999)

When was Fred Tiedt born?

Fred Tiedt was born on 16 October 1935 in Dublin.

When did Fred Tiedt die?

Fred Tiedt died on 15 June 1999 in Dublin.

What was Fred Tiedt's occupation?

Fred Tiedt was a boxer.

What nationality was Fred Tiedt?

Fred Tiedt was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Tiedt

· Wikidata: Q3740703

· DBpedia: Fred Tiedt

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