Thomas Lown
Encyclopedia
Thomas "Tommy" Lown was an American
boxer
who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics
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He was born in New York City
and died in Burnt Hills, New York.
In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class
after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Raúl Landini
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
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He was born in New York City
New York City
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and died in Burnt Hills, New York.
In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class
Boxing at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight
The men's welterweight event was part of the boxing programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. The weight class was the fourth-heaviest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 147 pounds . The competition was held from August 7, 1928 to August 11, 1928.22 boxers from 22 nations...
after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Raúl Landini
Raúl Landini
Raúl Athos Landini was an Argentine boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Buenos Aires....
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