Gunnar Bärlund

Gunnar Richard Bernhard Bärlund (Gee Bee) (April 9, 1911, Helsinki – August 2, 1982) was a Finnish boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics Won six national competitions - all by knockout, 1933 Heavyweight Champion of Finland, 1934 Heavyweight Champion of Europe. Amateur 'Gee Bee' 110 matches/won 100.

1934 turned Professional - 85 matches/won 56.

November 1938 Volume XVII featured on cover of Ring Magazine

Second Challenger to the World Heavyweight Champion

1991 Bronze Statue erected in Helsinki, Finland by Hermanni-Vallila Association

He was born in Helsinki and died in Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Wife: Eva Melin (deceased)

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