About Rafael Iglesias
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 74). Rafael Iglesias was an Argentine boxer.
Argentino Rafael Iglesias (25 May 1924 – 1 January 1999) was an Argentine heavyweight boxer. He won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England by knocking out Gunnar Nilsson in the final. Iglesias was knocked out himself in his only bout as a professional, in 1952.
Olympic Boxing Results Rafael Iglesias' results from the heavyweight division at the 1948 Olympic boxing tournament in London:
Round of 16: defeated Jose Arturo Rubio of Spain by decision Quarterfinal: defeated Uber Baccilieri of Italy by decision Semifinal: defeated John Arthur of South Africa by decision Final: defeated Gunnar Nilsson of Sweden by a second-round knockout
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Who was Rafael Iglesias?
Argentine boxer (1924–1999)
When was Rafael Iglesias born?
Rafael Iglesias was born on 25 May 1924 in Avellaneda.
When did Rafael Iglesias die?
Rafael Iglesias died on 1 January 1999 in San Juan.
What was Rafael Iglesias's occupation?
Rafael Iglesias was a boxer.
What nationality was Rafael Iglesias?
Rafael Iglesias was Argentine.
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· DBpedia: Rafael Iglesias (boxer)
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