Jean Devergnies
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Jean Devergnies was a Belgian
boxer
. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924, Devergnies finished fourth in the featherweight class
after losing the bronze medel bout to Pedro Quartucci
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924, Devergnies finished fourth in the featherweight class
Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight
-References:* official report...
after losing the bronze medel bout to Pedro Quartucci
Pedro Quartucci
Pedro Quartucci was an Argentine boxer and actor.-Boxing career:As a featherweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s, he won a bronze medal in Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics in the featherweight division, losing against Joseph Salas in the semi-final.-Acting career:He then pursued...
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