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Jack Wilson (boxer)
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| Medal record | |||
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| Men’s Boxing | |||
Competitor for  United States |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Silver | 1936 Berlin | Bantamweight | |
Jackie Wilson (January 17, 1918 – March 10, 1956) won a silver medal in boxing for the United States during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Wilson was the Silver medalist in the Bantamweight class at the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. Wilson was defeated in the final by Ulderico Sergo of Italy in the final.
- 1936 112 lb Chicago Golden Gloves Champion.
- 1936 112 lb Intercity Golden Gloves Champion.
Wilson went on to have a successful pro career, and was ranked # 2 in the World at Lightweight by Ring Magazine in 1940, and # 2 in 1941 at Welterweight. Wilson was also the first African-American boxer to fight a main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium, when he defeated Tony Chavez on April 26, 1940.
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