Guillermo Lovell

Guillermo José Lovell (January 14, 1918 – October 25, 1967) was an Argentine heavyweight boxer. He competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and won a silver medal, losing by points to Herbert Runge in the final. His elder brother Alberto Lovell and nephew Pedro were also Olympic boxers.[1]

Guillermo Lovell
Lovell (left) vs. Herbert Runge at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameGuillermo José Lovell
Nationality Argentina
Born(1918-01-14)January 14, 1918
Dock Sud, Buenos Aires
DiedOctober 25, 1967(1967-10-25) (aged 49)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classHeavyweight
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin Heavyweight

1936 Olympic results

Below are Guillermo Lovell's bouts from the 1936 Olympic boxing tournament in Berlin. Lovell competed in the heavyweight division for Argentina.

  • Round of 16: defeated Omar Hermansen (Denmark) on points
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Jose Feans (Uruguay) by a second-round knockout
  • Semifinal: Defeated Erling Nilson (Norway) on points
  • Final: lost to Herbert Runge (Germany) on points (was awarded a silver medal)

References

  1. Guillermo Lovell. sports-reference
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