Bobo Olson
Carl "Bobo" Olson (July 11, 1928 – January 16, 2002) was an American boxer. He was the World Middleweight champion between October 1953 and December 1955, the longest reign of any champion in that division during the 1950s. His nickname was based on his younger sister's mispronunciation of "brother".
Bobo Olson | |
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Olson in 1954 | |
| Born | Carl Olson July 11, 1928 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died | January 16, 2002 (aged 73) Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality | American (after 1959) Hawaiian (before 1959) |
| Other names | The Hawaiian Swede The Kalihi Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 115 |
| Wins | 97 |
| Wins by KO | 47 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 2 |
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