Edward Flynn (boxer)

Olympic medal record
Men's boxing
Representing the  United States
1932 Los Angeles Welterweight

Edward "Eddie" L. Flynn (October 25, 1909 February 7, 1976) was an American boxer who won the Gold medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.

Edward Flynn
Born Edward L. Flynn
October 25th 1909
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S
Died February 7th 1976 (Aged 76)
Tampa, Florida, US

He was born in New Orleans and died in Tampa, Florida.

Amateur career

Flynn was the U.S. amateur champion in both 1931 and 1932. In 1932 he won the gold medal in the welterweight class after winning the final against Erich Campe.


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