George Hunter (boxer)

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Born22 July 1927
Died12 December 2004(2004-12-12) (aged 77)
George Hunter
George Hunter (right) boxing Harry Siljander in the London 1948 Olympics
Personal information
Born22 July 1927
Died12 December 2004(2004-12-12) (aged 77)
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Light Heavyweight

George Hunter (22 July 1927 12 December 2004) was a professional boxer from South Africa, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur. He was born in Brakpan. His father was born in Durban and his mother was born in Pretoria. All four of his grandparents were from England.[1]

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