About Olli Mäki
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 82). Olli Mäki was a Finnish boxer.
Olli Johan Oskari Mäki (22 December 1936 – 6 April 2019 ) was a Finnish boxer. As an amateur, he won the European lightweight title in 1959, having placed second in 1957. After being dropped from the 1960 Olympic team, he turned professional and fought until 1973 with a record of 28 victories, 14 losses and 8 draws. In August 1962 he was beaten in two rounds by Davey Moore for the World Featherweight Title, and in February 1964 he won the European Boxing Union light welterweight title against Conny Rudhof; he lost it to Rudhof in 1967. He had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Olli Mäki?
Finnish boxer (1936–2019)
When was Olli Mäki born?
Olli Mäki was born on 20 December 1936 in Kokkola.
When did Olli Mäki die?
Olli Mäki died on 6 April 2019 in Kirkkonummi.
What was Olli Mäki's occupation?
Olli Mäki was a boxer.
What nationality was Olli Mäki?
Olli Mäki was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olli Mäki. https://biography.guide/olli-maki/
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