Harry Persson (boxer)
Harry Persson (24 September 1898 – 1 October 1979), known as HP, was a Swedish heavyweight professional boxer and actor, who was the Scandinavian and European champion. Together with Arne Borg, Harry Persson was one of the biggest Swedish sports stars of the 1920s.
Harry Persson | |
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Harry Persson in the mid 1920's | |
| Born | 24 September 1898 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 1 October 1979 (aged 81) Solna, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Other names | The Slugging Stonemason |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 4 |
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