Gerald Dreyer’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Boxer
Was Athlete
Boxer
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

22 September 1929, Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

Death

5 September 1985, Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
(aged 55 years)

Star sign Virgo

Gerald Dreyer (22 September 1929 – 5 September 1985) was a boxer from Pretoria, South Africa, who competed in the Lightweight division during his career as an amateur.

Amateur career

Dreyer was the Olympic Gold Medallist at lightweight in London 1948, defeating Joseph Vissers of Belgium in the final.

Pro career

Dreyer turned pro in 1948 and fought primarily in New York City late in his career, retiring in 1955 after having won 41, lost 8, and drawn 2 with 23 KO.Gerald Dreyer won the Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title beating Cliff Curvis over 15 rounds.Rand Stadium,Johanneburg.8 December 1952.

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