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Magne Havnå

1963 – 2004

Norwegian boxer

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About Magne Havnå

Lived 1963 – 2004 (aged 40). Magne Havnå was a Norwegian boxer.

Magne Havnå (16 September 1963 – 29 May 2004) was a Norwegian professional boxer who once held the WBO world title in cruiserweight, beating American boxer Boone Pultz in 5 rounds in May 1990. His son Kai Robin Havnaa is also a former boxer in the cruiserweight division, undefeated as a professional.

Amateur career Club: Sentrum BK, Oslo, under legendary trainer Leif Hvalby, who was amateur champion and a sparring partner for the Danish EBU champion Christian Christensen in the 1950s and '60s. 1981 Scandavian Junior Amateur heavyweight champion 1984 Norwegian heavyweight champion Represented Norway as a Heavyweight at 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Lost to Haakan Brock (Sweden) KO by 3 1985 Norwegian heavyweight champion 1986 Norwegian heavyweight champion

Professional career After boxing in the 1984 Summer Olympics, Havnå turned pro in 1986. During his career, Havnå had 22 professional fights with 19 wins. His first fight was a 4-round decision over the UK's Johnny Nelson, who later on also became a world champion.

Professional boxing record

Death Havnå died in May 2004 in Lindgrov in Risør Municipality in Aust-Agder county in a boat accident at the age of 40. Magne Havnå's brother Erling Havnå is one of the men convicted for participating in the NOKAS bank robbery of 2004.

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WBO World Junior Heavyweight Champion
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Magne Havnaa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Magne Havnå?

Norwegian boxer

When was Magne Havnå born?

Magne Havnå was born on 16 September 1963 in Arendal Municipality.

When did Magne Havnå die?

Magne Havnå died on 29 May 2004 in Risør Municipality.

What was Magne Havnå's occupation?

Magne Havnå was a boxer.

What nationality was Magne Havnå?

Magne Havnå was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Magne Havnå

· Wikidata: Q2996869

· DBpedia: Magne Havnå

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