About Joseph Cornelis
Lived 1917 – 2000. Joseph Cornelis was a Belgian boxer.
Joseph Cornelis (17 November 1917 – 2000) was a Belgian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in a quarterfinal bout of the bantamweight class after losing his fight to the eventual gold medalist Ulderico Sergo.
1936 Olympic results Below are the results of Joseph Cornelis, a Belgian bantamweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Jose Vergara (Chile) by decision Quarterfinal: lost to Ulderico Sergo (Italy) by decision
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Cornelis?
Belgian boxer
When was Joseph Cornelis born?
Joseph Cornelis was born on 17 November 1917 in Liège.
When did Joseph Cornelis die?
Joseph Cornelis died in 2000.
What was Joseph Cornelis's occupation?
Joseph Cornelis was a boxer.
What nationality was Joseph Cornelis?
Joseph Cornelis was Belgian.
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