Bobo Olson

Boxer and middleweight champion

Bobo Olson - Boxer and middleweight champion
Born

July 11th, 1928
96 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Emerged as a prominent professional boxer during the 1950s, competing in the middleweight division. Achieved significant success, securing the World Middleweight Championship title in 1953. Engaged in several high-profile matches, including fights against notable opponents. Transitioned to retirement in the early 1960s and subsequently contributed to the sport through mentorship and training of younger fighters.

Held the World Middleweight Championship title

Defeated fighters such as Sugar Ray Robinson

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