About Gunnar Nilsson
Lived 1923 – 2005 (aged 82). Gunnar Nilsson was a Swedish boxer.
Nils Gunnar Lorentz Nilsson (3 March 1923 – 12 May 2005) was a Swedish heavyweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics he turned professional and had a record of 12 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws before retiring in 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gunnar Nilsson?
Swedish boxer (1923-2005)
When was Gunnar Nilsson born?
Gunnar Nilsson was born on 3 March 1923 in Staffanstorp Municipality.
When did Gunnar Nilsson die?
Gunnar Nilsson died on 12 May 2005 in Gothenburg.
What was Gunnar Nilsson's occupation?
Gunnar Nilsson was a boxer.
What nationality was Gunnar Nilsson?
Gunnar Nilsson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gunnar Nilsson (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Nilsson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-nilsson-boxer/
MLA: "Gunnar Nilsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-nilsson-boxer/.
Chicago: "Gunnar Nilsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gunnar-nilsson-boxer/.
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