Jack Wilson (boxer)
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Competitor for  United States |
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| Silver | 1936 Berlin | Bantamweight | |
Jackie Wilson (January 17, 1918 – March 10, 1956) won a silver medal in boxing for the United States during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
[edit] Amateur career
Wilson was the Silver medalist in the Bantamweight class at the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. Wilson was defeated in the final by Ulderico Sergo of Italy in the final.
- 1936 112 lb Chicago Golden Gloves Champion.
- 1936 112 lb Intercity Golden Gloves Champion.
[edit] Professional career
Wilson went on to have a successful pro career, and was ranked # 2 in the World at Lightweight by Ring Magazine in 1940, and # 2 in 1941 at Welterweight. Wilson was also the first African-American boxer to fight a main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium, when he defeated Tony Chavez on April 26, 1940.
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