Real name Colin Higgs Goslin Total fights 3 Stance Orthodox | Nationality New Zealand Rated at Super Bantamweight Name Bob Goslin | |
Born 9 October 1927
Wellington, New Zealand ( 1927-10-09 ) Died 9 October 1988(1988-10-09) (aged 61) | ||
Colin Higgs "Bob" Goslin (9 October 1927 – 9 October 1988) represented New Zealand as a featherweight boxer at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He fought Eddie Johnson (USA) in the round of 32, Johnson winning by TKO in round three.
Goslin was chosen as part of the Wellington boxing team to fight the US Marines in 1942. Goslin was matched to meet US marine P. Gonsalves, knocking out the American during the first 30 seconds of the match. The team also included Lyn Philp and Jack McCann who both had wins.
Professional career
Goslin went on to become a professional boxer having three pro bouts with one win and two losses.
References
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