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Swedish boxingprofiles of note throughout time: Ingemar Johansson Born 1932, without a doubt our most famous and respected boxer of all time, Swedish champion on several occasions, national team anchor with the Olympic silver medal in Hesinki 1952 as strongest merit. Gained world wide recognition when he defeated Floyd Patterson for the professional World heavyweight title in 1959, see his professional record here! Dead 2009, read Olof Johanssons tribute to him here. Ove ”Jätten” Lundby One of Swedish boxing’s classic names! Often mentioned when national titles are brough up as a subject. Lundby held the record numbers of titles up until recently when Jimmy Mayanja bantamweight (8 titles) duplicated that achievement and Roger Pettersson eventually passed him (10 titles). Captured a bronze medal at the European juniors in 1972 and took part in two consecutive Olympic Games (1972, 1976) and participated in several World and European championships (European – 1973, 1975, 1979, World – 1974, 1978). Father of current professional Rickard Lundby. Lars Myrberg (tidigare Lundgren) Born 1964, Olympic bronze medallist at the Seoul Olympic games 1988 (at light welter), definitely one of our strongest boxers at light welter in recent years. Severeal national championships at junior and senior level. As said, strong, durable and with a wicked punch. Started his career in BK Vicenten (Avesta) but had most of his bouts for Djurgårdens IF in Stockholm. Became a highly appreciated boxing journalist after the active part of his career was done with, chief editor for the Swedish boxing magazine “Swing” and commentator for various TV stations (SVT , Eurosport) . Had one professional bout in 1996. See it here! Roger Pettersson Born 1973 with his roots in Dalarna and BK Masen (his first club), skilled boxer with a peculiar style, in many ways a unique boxer in Swedish amateur history. No one has won as many national senior titles as him (10). The titles have been picked up by Petersson at different weight classes although he almost always been campaigning at welter and light middle. His most spectacular national title victory came in 1988 when he climbed up to light heavy and still walked away with the gold. His first taste of national title glory came in 1992 when he won his first one at junior welter. Had several starts in international championships but without reaching the medal stages. Boxed at the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, won the opening fight but lost in the second round. Had exactly 300 fights, and decided to call it a day in 2004. Has done commentary work for Eurosport after his career. Has his own web-sight. George Scott (Cramne) Born 1966, Olympic silver medallist from the Seoul Olympics in 1988, belonged to world elite at lightweight for many years. The Swedish national team’s front man for major part of his career, five Swedish national titles at senior level and several starts in international championships. Turned pro after a long and successful amateur stint , winning the WBU lightweight crow over Rafael Ruelas in 1995. See his pro record here! Clubs as amateur; BK Rapid, IF Linnéa. Stig Sjölin Born 1928 dead 1995, a fantastic fighter out of a Swedish perspective, European champion in Milan 1951 and a silver twice, 1949 (Oslo) ,1955 (Berlin), and bronze medal 1953. Boxed for Värnamo BK and “Gothenburg-Club”, Redbergslids BK (Ingo’s club). Brought home 7 Swedish national titles at senior level and fought him self to an Olympic bronze medal at the 1952 games losing to then 17 year old sensation Floyd Patterson in the semi-finals, Scandinavian champion of course (1955 and 1957). Was considered by many as a rarely gifted technician! Hans Thomsén Very likeable heavyweight from Kungälv, (close to Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast), surprised every one by capturing a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics. Thomsén became somewhat of that games “darling” sporting his mascot (a “Teddy Bear”). Was Swedish national champion four times between 1969 and 1972. Tried a professional career after the Olympics but was no success what so ever. Se his pro career record here! Was a very appreciated trainer after his active career, both in Sweden and in Norway. He died in 2004. Roberto Welin Our latest European champion, welterweight, with Brazilian roots , took home the European title in Gothenburg Sweden 1991 after a string of , superb wins all throughout the tournament. A muscular boxer with a stiff jabb and controlled style, could punch, could change tactics and rarely (in the amateurs) got caught. Boxed for GAK Enighet (Malmö) and BK Rapid (Västerås). Qualified to the 1992 Olympics at welter but had problems with his weight and was forced to leave his spot on the team to fellow team mate Sören Antman. Turned professional after the amateur career, had a decent go at it but didn’t bring home anything really big. Se his career here! |
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