Nils Arvid Ramm (1 January 1903 – 8 November 1986) was a Swedish heavyweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Previously he won the 1927 European title and finished second in 1925.[1][2] After the Olympics Ramm turned professional and had a record of 17 wins, 4 losses and one draw before retiring in 1931.[3]

Nils Ramm
Personal information
Full nameNils Arvid Ramm
Nationality Sweden
Born(1903-01-01)1 January 1903
Stockholm, Sweden
Died8 November 1986(1986-11-08) (aged 83)
Linköping, Sweden
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classHeavyweight
ClubDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1928 Amsterdam Heavyweight
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1927 Berlin Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 1925 Stockholm Light heavyweight

Ramm represented Djurgårdens IF.[4]

1928 Olympic Results

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Below are the results of Nils Ramm, a Swedish heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:

  • Round of 16: bye
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Hans Schonrath (Germany) on points
  • Semifinal: defeated Sverre Sorsdal (Norway) on points
  • Final: lost to Arturo Rodriguez (Argentina) by first-round knockout (was awarded silver medal)

References

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  1. ^ Nils Ramm. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Nils Ramm. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Nils Ramm. boxrec.com
  4. ^ "Olympedia – Nils Ramm".
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