About Ilkka Koski
Lived 1928 – 1993 (aged 64). Ilkka Koski was a Finnish boxer.
Ilkka Koski (10 June 1928 – 28 February 1993) was a Finnish heavyweight boxer who competed in the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in 1952 and lost his first bout in 1956. Domestically he held the Finnish amateur heavyweight title in 1951–1956 and 1958. In 1958 he turned professional and had a record of seven victories (three by knockout), one loss and one draw, before retiring in 1962 due to an injury. In 2008 he was inducted into the Finnish Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Who was Ilkka Koski?
Finnish boxer (1928–1993)
When was Ilkka Koski born?
Ilkka Koski was born on 10 June 1928 in Jyväskylä.
When did Ilkka Koski die?
Ilkka Koski died on 28 February 1993 in Helsinki.
What was Ilkka Koski's occupation?
Ilkka Koski was a boxer.
What nationality was Ilkka Koski?
Ilkka Koski was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ilkka Koski. https://biography.guide/ilkka-koski/
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