Bobo Olson
American boxer (1928-2002) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 73
Carl "Bobo" Olson was an American boxer. He was the World Middleweight champion between October 1953 and December 1955, the longest reign of any champion in that division during the 1950s. His nickname was based on his younger sister's mispronunciation of "brother".
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2002Died16 January 20022000International Boxing Hall of FameAward1954Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAward1953The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1928Born11 July 1928
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United States
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2002 · aged 73
The same award as Bobo
William JoppyBoth received WBA World Middleweight ChampionTerry DownesBoth received The Ring World Middleweight ChampionWillie PastranoBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson AwardFred ApostoliBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
Tony CanzoneriBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
Ike WilliamsBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson Award
Tony CanzoneriBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearIke WilliamsBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson Award