About Georges Carpentier
Lived 1894 – 1975 (aged 81). Georges Carpentier was a French boxer and film actor.
Death Carpentier died in Paris at age 81 in 1975 of a heart attack, and was buried in the cimetière de Vaires-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Legacy He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
Selected filmography The Wonder Man (1920) A Gipsy Cavalier (1922) The Show of Shows (1929) Hold Everything (1930) Toboggan (1934)
Professional boxing record
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
Titles in boxing Major world titles World light heavyweight champion (175 lbs) NYSAC light heavyweight champion (175 lbs) NBA (WBA) light heavyweight champion (175 lbs)
Regional/International titles France welterweight champion (147 lbs) European welterweight champion (147 lbs) European middleweight champion (160 lbs) European light heavyweight champion (175 lbs) European heavyweight champion (200+ lbs) (2×) France heavyweight champion (200+ lbs)
Undisputed titles Undisputed light heavyweight champion
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Georges Carpentier?
French boxer (1894–1975)
When was Georges Carpentier born?
Georges Carpentier was born on 12 January 1894 in Liévin.
When did Georges Carpentier die?
Georges Carpentier died on 28 October 1975 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Georges Carpentier's occupation?
Georges Carpentier was a boxer and film actor.
What nationality was Georges Carpentier?
Georges Carpentier was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Georges Carpentier
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