About John Koss
Lived 1895 – 1925 (aged 29). John Koss was a Norwegian boxer and artist.
John Koss (12 June 1895 – 27 March 1925) was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the bantamweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist George McKenzie.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Koss?
Norwegian boxer (1895-1925)
When was John Koss born?
John Koss was born on 12 June 1895.
When did John Koss die?
John Koss died on 27 March 1925.
What was John Koss's occupation?
John Koss was a boxer and artist.
What nationality was John Koss?
John Koss was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Koss. https://biography.guide/john-koss/
MLA: "John Koss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-koss/.
Chicago: "John Koss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-koss/.
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