Ulderico Sergo
Encyclopedia
Ulderico Sergo was a bantamweight
professional
boxer
from Italy
, who won the gold
medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics
in Berlin
. He defeated Jackie Wilson
of the United States by decision in the final.
He was born in Fiume (Rijeka) and died in Cleveland
, United States
.
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
professional
Professional
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boxer
Boxing
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from Italy
Italy
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, who won the gold
Gold
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medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Boxing at the 1936 Summer Olympics
These are the results of the boxing competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 10, 1936 to August 15, 1936....
in Berlin
Berlin
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. He defeated Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson (Boxer)
Jackie Wilson was an American boxer born in South Carolina but raised and listed from Pittsburgh. He was undefeated in his first 6 fights with a record of 4-0-2....
of the United States by decision in the final.
Olympic results
- 1st round bye
- Defeated Kubinyi (Hungary) points
- Defeated Cornelis (Belgium) points
- Defeated Cederberg (Sweden) points
- Defeated Jackie WilsonJackie Wilson (Boxer)Jackie Wilson was an American boxer born in South Carolina but raised and listed from Pittsburgh. He was undefeated in his first 6 fights with a record of 4-0-2....
(United States) points
He was born in Fiume (Rijeka) and died in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
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, United States
United States
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.