Name Edward Flynn Role Boxer | Died October 14, 1982 Martial art Boxing | |
Olympic medals Boxing at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's welterweight | ||
Edward Loring "Eddie" Flynn (October 25, 1909 – February 7, 1976) was an American boxer who won the Gold medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.
He was born in New Orleans and died in Tampa, Florida.
Amateur career
Flynn was the U.S. amateur champion in both 1931 and 1932. In 1932 he won the gold medal in the welterweight class after winning the final against Erich Campe.
References
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