About Harlan Marbley
Lived 1943 – 2008 (aged 64). Harlan Marbley was an American boxer.
Harlan Joseph Marbley (October 11, 1943 – May 13, 2008) was a flyweight boxer from the United States who represented his native country at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. There he won the bronze medal, after a loss in the semifinals of the men's light flyweight division against eventual gold medalist Francisco Rodríguez from Venezuela.
Amateur career Marbley won the 1968 National AAU Light flyweight championship.
1968 Olympic results Below is the record of Harlan Marbley, an American light flyweight boxer who competed at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16 Defeated Fuat Temel (Turkey) on points, 5-0 Quarterfinal: Defeated Gabriel Ogun (Nigeria) on points, 5-0 Semifinal: Lost to Francisco Rodríguez (Venezuela) on points, 1-4 (was awarded bronze medal)
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Who was Harlan Marbley?
boxer (1943–2008)
When was Harlan Marbley born?
Harlan Marbley was born on 11 October 1943 in Montgomery County.
When did Harlan Marbley die?
Harlan Marbley died on 13 May 2008 in Prince George's County.
What was Harlan Marbley's occupation?
Harlan Marbley was a boxer.
What nationality was Harlan Marbley?
Harlan Marbley was American.
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