About Jørgen Hansen
Lived 1943 – 2018 (aged 74). Jørgen Hansen was a Danish boxer.
Jørgen Hansen (27 March 1943 – 15 March 2018) was a Danish welterweight boxer.
Hansen competed for Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the welterweight division but lost his first match. Hansen turned professional shortly after the games and was active as a professional until 1982.
Hansen fought for the WBC world light welterweight title in 1973, but was stopped by Italian Bruno Arcari.
Hansen won the European welterweight title in 1977 against Italian Marco Scano but lost the title by disqualification in his first defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jørgen Hansen?
Danish boxer (1943–2018)
When was Jørgen Hansen born?
Jørgen Hansen was born on 27 March 1943 in Aarhus.
When did Jørgen Hansen die?
Jørgen Hansen died on 15 March 2018.
What was Jørgen Hansen's occupation?
Jørgen Hansen was a boxer.
What nationality was Jørgen Hansen?
Jørgen Hansen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jørgen Hansen (boxer)
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