About Risto Luukkonen
Lived 1931 – 1967 (aged 36). Risto Luukkonen was a Finnish boxer.
Risto Luukkonen (31 July 1931 – 12 August 1967) was a Finnish boxer. He competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. As a professional, he was the EBU's flyweight champion after defeating Spain's Young Martin by a 15 rounds decision on 4 September 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Risto Luukkonen?
Finnish boxer
When was Risto Luukkonen born?
Risto Luukkonen was born on 13 July 1931 in Tuusula.
When did Risto Luukkonen die?
Risto Luukkonen died on 13 August 1967 in Helsinki.
What was Risto Luukkonen's occupation?
Risto Luukkonen was a boxer.
What nationality was Risto Luukkonen?
Risto Luukkonen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Risto Luukkonen. https://biography.guide/risto-luukkonen/
MLA: "Risto Luukkonen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/risto-luukkonen/.
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