About Jim Wallington
Lived 1944 – 1988 (aged 43). Jim Wallington was an American boxer.
1968 Olympic results Below are the results of James Wallington, an American boxer who competed in the light welterweight classification at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City:
Round of 64: bye Round of 32: defeated Donato Cartagena (Dominican Republic) referee stopped contest Round of 16: defeated Alex Odhiambo (Uganda) by decision, 5-0 Quarterfinal: defeated Kim Sa-yong (South Korea) by decision, 5-0 Semifinal: lost to Enrique Regueiferos (Cuba) by decision, 1-4 (was awarded bronze medal)
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Who was Jim Wallington?
American boxer (1944–1988)
When was Jim Wallington born?
Jim Wallington was born on 28 July 1944 in Philadelphia.
When did Jim Wallington die?
Jim Wallington died on 19 April 1988 in Lawrence.
What was Jim Wallington's occupation?
Jim Wallington was a boxer.
What nationality was Jim Wallington?
Jim Wallington was American.
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