Gerald Dreyer

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Gerald Dreyer
Personal information
Born (1929-09-22) 22 September 1929
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Competitor for  South Africa
Olympic Games
Gold 1948 London Lightweight

Gerald Dreyer (22 September 1929 – 5 September 1985) was a boxer from Pretoria, South Africa,[1] who competed in the Lightweight division during his career as an amateur.

Amateur career

Dreyer was the Olympic Gold Medallist at lightweight in London 1948, defeating Joseph Vissers of Belgium in the final.

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.

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References

Professional boxing record for Gerald Dreyer from BoxRec

  1. ↑ Sports ref retrieved 31 Oct 2010
1904: 125–135 lb (56.7–61.2 kg), 1908: 126–140 lb (57.2–63.5 kg), 1920–1936: 126–135 lb (57.2–61.2 kg), 1948: 58–62 kg, 1952–2008: 57–60 kg, 2012: 56–60 kg
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