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George Hunter (boxer)

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George Hunter
Personal information
Born22 July 1927
Died12 December 2004(2004-12-12) (aged 77)
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Light Heavyweight

George Hunter (22 July 1927 – 12 December 2004) was a boxer from South Africa, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur. He was born in Brakpan.

Amateur career

Hunter represented his native country at the Summer Olympics of 1948, and was awarded the Val Barker Trophy for Outstanding Boxer.