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Hannes Koivunen

1911 – 1990

Finnish boxer

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About Hannes Koivunen

Lived 1911 – 1990 (aged 79). Hannes Koivunen was a Finnish boxer.

alt=Finnish A-team in boxing leaving for Stockholm 19.2.1932. In no particular order: Runar Dickman, Pave Savolainen, Valfrid Resch, Bruno Ahlberg, Onni Saari, Hannes Koivunen, Gunnar Bärlund (2nd from right), Smeds (utmost left), Ertamo, Stenvall Finnish A-team in boxing leaving for Stockholm 19.2.1932. In no particular order: Runar Dickman, Pave Savolainen, Valfrid Resch, Bruno Ahlberg, Onni Saari, Hannes Koivunen, Gunnar Bärlund (2nd from right), Smeds (utmost left), Ertamo, Stenvall Johannes "Hannes" Evert Koivunen (August 24, 1911, Helsinki – September 29, 1990) was a Finnish boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born and died in Helsinki.

In 1936 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Richard Vogt.

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Important facts

Born
24 August 1911
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 September 1990
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Finland

People in Hannes Koivunen's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hannes Koivunen?

Finnish boxer (1911–1990)

When was Hannes Koivunen born?

Hannes Koivunen was born on 24 August 1911.

When did Hannes Koivunen die?

Hannes Koivunen died on 29 September 1990.

What was Hannes Koivunen's occupation?

Hannes Koivunen was a boxer.

What nationality was Hannes Koivunen?

Hannes Koivunen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hannes Koivunen

· Wikidata: Q3741188

· DBpedia: Hannes Koivunen

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