Gerald Dreyer
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Gold | 1948 London | Lightweight |
Gerald Dreyer (born September 22, 1929) is a retired boxer from Pretoria, South Africa, who competed in the Lightweight division during his career as an amateur.
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[edit] Amateur Career
Dreyer was the Olympic Gold Medalist at lightweight in London 1948, defeating Joseph Vissers of Belgium in the final.
[edit] Pro Career
Dreyer turned pro in 1948 and fought primarily in New York City late in his career, retiring in 1955 after having won 41, lost 8, and drawn 2 with 23 KO.