All boxersBobo Olson
“Bobo”
Boxing · Deceased97-16-2RECORD
47WINS BY KO / TKO
50WINS BY DECISION
115PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-4-0 in 5 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Carl Olson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bobo |
| Date of birth | 11 Jul 1928 |
| Died | 16 Jan 2002 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 179 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1944–1966 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 5 (1950–1956) |
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Titles and honours
- World middleweight champion (NYSAC, NBA, The Ring) 1953–1955
- American middleweight champion
Background
Born in Honolulu to a Portuguese mother and Swedish father, Olson held the world middleweight title from 1953 to 1955.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
5 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | KO | 4 | 2:51 | 18 May 1956 | Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | KO | 2 | 2:51 | 9 Dec 1955 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Win | Randy Turpin | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 21 Oct 1953 | ||
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 13 Mar 1952 | San Francisco, California, USA | |
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | KO | 12 | 1:19 | 26 Oct 1950 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |