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Georges Carpentier

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French boxer (1894-1975)

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Georges Carpentier was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot. A precocious pugilist, Carpentier fought in numerous categories. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908 to 1926.

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Dempsey and Carpentier in the arena before the fightDempsey and Carpentier in the arena before the fightIn June 1921, cartoonist Tad Dorgan drew what he expected would occur in the Carpentier-Dempsey fight.In June 1921, cartoonist Tad Dorgan drew what he expected would occur in the Carpentier-Dempsey fight.

Awards 7

1991International Boxing Hall of Fame
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the Legion of Honour
National Order of Merit
Médaille militaire
WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion

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Georges Carpentier was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot. A precocious pugilist, Carpentier fought in numerous categories. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908 to 1926. A French professional champion on several occasions, he became the European heavyweight champion before the First World War. A sergeant aviator during the Great War, he was wounded before returning to civilian life. He then discovered rugby union, playing as a winger.

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France
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Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1975 · aged 81
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