About John Bukowski
Lived 1939 – 2001 (aged 62). John Bukowski was an Australian boxer.
John Michael Bukowski (18 January 1939 – 20 February 2001) was an Australian boxer. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he defeated Abrie Schutte of South Africa, before losing to Boris Lagutin of the Soviet Union. He lost to eventual silver medallist Thomas Arimi of Ghana in the semi-final round. Bukowski was denied a bronze medal because of his disqualification in the semi-final for leaning on his opponent and despite organisers wanted to award the medal, the rules of the International Amateur Boxing Federation stated otherwise.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bukowski?
Australian boxer
When was John Bukowski born?
John Bukowski was born on 18 January 1939 in Mackay.
When did John Bukowski die?
John Bukowski died on 20 February 2001.
What was John Bukowski's occupation?
John Bukowski was a boxer.
What nationality was John Bukowski?
John Bukowski was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bukowski. https://biography.guide/john-bukowski/
MLA: "John Bukowski." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bukowski/.
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