George Scott (boxer)
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George Kelly Scott, earlier George Cramne (born December 20, 1966 in Liberia), is a retired Liberian and Swedish professional boxer.
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[edit] Amateur career
He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where he won the silver medal in the lightweight (– 60 kg) division. He also won five Swedish Championships before becoming a pro in the United States in 1991.
[edit] Olympic results
- Defeated John Nkagala (Malawi) 5-0
- Defeated Michael Carruth (Ireland) KO 1
- Defeated Charlie Kane (Great Britain) 5-0
- Defeated Nerguy Enkbath (Mongolia) 3-2
- Lost to Andreas Zülow (East Germany) 0-5
[edit] Pro career
In 1995 he won the WBU World Champion title, which he kept until 1997.
[edit] References
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