About Hens Dekkers
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 51). Hens Dekkers was a Dutch boxer.
Heinrich "Hens" Gerardus Dekkers (May 6, 1915 – November 19, 1966) was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
He was born in Rotterdam and died in The Hague. He was the older brother of Tin Dekkers.
In 1936 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Michael Murach.
1936 Olympic results
Below is the record of Hens Dekkers, a Dutch welterweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Gaspard Deridder (Belgium) on points Quarterfinal: lost to Michael Murach (Germany) on points
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hens Dekkers?
Dutch boxer (1915–1966)
When was Hens Dekkers born?
Hens Dekkers was born on 6 May 1915 in Rotterdam.
When did Hens Dekkers die?
Hens Dekkers died on 19 November 1966 in The Hague.
What was Hens Dekkers's occupation?
Hens Dekkers was a boxer.
What nationality was Hens Dekkers?
Hens Dekkers was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hens Dekkers. https://biography.guide/hens-dekkers/
MLA: "Hens Dekkers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hens-dekkers/.
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