What Olympic boxers have won gold twice?
Winning an Olympic gold medal is the pinnacle of achievement for any boxer. But what about winning two? Only a select few have managed to achieve this rare feat.
Laszlo Papp (Hungary)
Laszlo Papp is the only boxer to have won three Olympic gold medals. He won his first in 1948 in London, his second in 1952 in Helsinki, and his third in 1956 in Melbourne. Papp was a dominant force in the middleweight division, and his record of 27 wins and 2 losses is one of the best in Olympic boxing history.
Teofilo Stevenson (Cuba)
Teofilo Stevenson is another boxing legend who won three Olympic gold medals. He won his first in 1972 in Munich, his second in 1976 in Montreal, and his third in 1980 in Moscow. Stevenson was a heavyweight, and he was known for his incredible punching power. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Felix Savon (Cuba)
Felix Savon is the third boxer to have won three Olympic gold medals. He won his first in 1992 in Barcelona, his second in 1996 in Atlanta, and his third in 2000 in Sydney. Savon was a heavyweight, and he was known for his outstanding technical skills. He is considered by many to be the greatest Cuban boxer of all time.
Other boxers who have won two Olympic gold medals:
- Harry Mallin (Great Britain) - 1920, 1924
- Aristides Gonzalez (Uruguay) - 1924, 1928
- Volodymyr Klychko (Ukraine) - 1996, 2000
- Vasyl Lomachenko (Ukraine) - 2008, 2012
FAQs:
- How many boxers have won two Olympic gold medals? - 8
- Who is the only boxer to have won three Olympic gold medals? - Laszlo Papp
- Who is considered to be the greatest Cuban boxer of all time? - Felix Savon
- Who are the two Ukrainian boxers to have won two Olympic gold medals? - Volodymyr Klychko and Vasyl Lomachenko
- Who was the first boxer to win two Olympic gold medals? - Harry Mallin
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