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Bobo Olson

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American boxer

Bobo Olson
Olson in 1954
Personal information
Nickname(s)
The Hawaiian Swede
The Kalihi Kid
NationalityAmerican(after 1959)
Hawaiian(before 1959)
BornCarl Olson
(1928-07-11)July 11, 1928
DiedJanuary 16, 2002(2002-01-16) (aged 73)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height5 ft10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)
WeightMiddleweight
Boxing career
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights115
Wins97
Win by KO47
Losses16
Draws2

Carl "Bobo"Olson (July 11, 1928 – January 16, 2002) was an Americanboxer. He was the World Middleweight champion between October 1953 and December 1955,[1] the longest reign of any champion in that division during the 1950s.His nickname was based on his younger sister's mispronunciation of "brother".[2]

Early years

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Olson was born inHonolulu,Territory of Hawaii to aPortuguese mother and a Swedish father, hence his other nickname "The Hawaiian Swede". Like many boxers, Olson decided to take up the sport after getting into fights on the streets. Olson received training from boxers who were stationed in Hawaii during World War II, and it was during this period that he picked up his two trademark tattoos.[3][2]

Using a fake identity card Olson obtained a boxing license at the age of 16. His earliest fights were in his native Kalihi, Hawaii. He had won his first three contests, two by knockout, before his true age was discovered. During 1945, Olson ran off to San Francisco to continue his boxing career. By the time he was 18, he had amassed a record of 13 successive wins (10 by KO). Even at this stage his power and huge reserves of stamina were clear, as was his rather average skill.[3][2][4][5]

Professional career

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Olson and Sugar Ray Robinson before their 1955 fight
Olson knocked out by Sugar Ray Robinson in 1955

The first real test of Olson's career came on March 20, 1950, Olson's record at this point was 40 wins and 2 losses, against the AustralianDave Sands. Olson lost to a close points decision inSydney. Seven months after this Olson had his first fight against Sugar Ray Robinson, for the lowly regarded Pennsylvania State World Middleweight Title. Olson, who was widely seen as a slow starter, failed to get into the fight, even though Robinson was not having one of his best fights. Olson managed to hold on for 11 rounds before being knocked out. Despite his great record it was clear that Olson was still too inexperienced to be fighting at that level.[3][2]

A year after his loss to Robinson, Olson managed to get a rematch against Dave Sands. This fight was the first to be televised coast-to-coast in America. However, Sands once again proved too much for Olson, he again won by unanimous decision.[3]

On March 13, 1952, Olson fought Robinson again, this time for the world middleweight title. Robinson, who had lost and regained the title againstRandy Turpin in his previous two fights, was looking for an easy fight. However, Olson had improved significantly from their first encounter. Through ten rounds the fight was neck-and-neck, and only a dominant finish by Robinson over the last five rounds won him the decision. TheLos Angeles Times wrote that Robinson won the first six rounds easily, slowly stacking up points, but that Olson reduced the points margin in the seventh through tenth. Robinson won the fifteenth convincingly with hard rights and lefts.[6] This would be the only time that Olson lasted the duration against Robinson.[3]

Robinson retired for the first time in December 1952, vacating his middleweight crown. The top four contenders fought a tournament for the title. Olson defeated Paddy Young for the American title to gain the right to fight for the vacant world title, Turpin won the other eliminator against Charley Humez.[3]

The title fight against Turpin took place on October 21, 1953, atMadison Square Garden. Turpin dominated the first four rounds, he almost scored a knockdown in the first round, before Olson got a grip on the fight. As the fight progressed Olson took the initiative, he scored knockdowns in the 10th and 11th rounds on the way to a unanimous decision. Following his success Olson was votedRing magazine's fighter of the year for 1953.[3][5]

Olson won all seven of his fights in 1954 including defenses of his title against such big names asKid Gavilan,Rocky Castellani, and Pierre Langlois.[3]

Olson with wife Helen in 1955. They got married in Hawaii in 1946 and divorced in 1955

In 1955 Olson, who was finding it increasingly difficult to make weight, stepped up to light heavyweight. His first major fight in this category was against former championJoey Maxim. Olson won the fight easily on points after scoring knockdowns in both the 2nd and 9th rounds. On June 22 Olson challenged 41-year-oldArchie Moore for the light heavyweight title, a fight that many believed Olson would easily win. However, Moore was too strong for Olson and won by knockout after only a minute had elapsed of the third round. After this fight Olson began his decline.[3][2]

Following two walkover wins, Olson put his middleweight title on the line against Robinson, who was once again number 1 contender following his brief retirement, on December 9, 1955. It was Olson's fourth and final defense of his title, but ended as a stunning comeback for Robinson. Olson, who entered the fight as a 3–1 favorite, was knocked out in the second round. The rematch, fought five months later atWrigley Field, on May 18, 1956, ended similarly with Olson going down in the fourth. Robinson ended the bout with a hard left hook to the body and a right to the jaw. Olson had made the mistake of dropping his right hand after Robinson's hard left, dropping his only defense in an instant.[7] After this second defeat Olson announced his retirement.[3][8]

Late career

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After a year out of the game Olson returned as a heavyweight to fight Maxim again, a fight he won on points. Olson took another year out following a knockout defeat against Pat McMurtry. Whilst initially coming back as a journeyman, despite being only 30, Olson managed to reestablish himself as a contender. On November 27, 1964, he foughtJosé Torres with the winner going on to fight the champion,Willie Pastrano. Olson was knocked out after 2 minutes of the first round. This defeat effectively ended his career, he would only fight again four more times, with his final fight being a defeat to Gene Fullmer's younger brother, Don.[3]

Life after boxing

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Olson retired with a record of 97 wins (47 by KO), 16 losses, and 2 draws from his 115 professional fights. He went on to work with disaffected youngsters before working as aPR officer for the Elevator Operating Engineers Local Union in San Francisco. In 1987 he was a Union Elevator Operator in Lancaster, California, working on new construction at the Antelope Valley Medical Center.[9]

In the 1990s he lived in Northern California for a time. In his later years Olson suffered fromAlzheimer's disease. To add quality of life to his later years he and much of his close family returned to Honolulu. He died on January 16, 2002, in Honolulu at Queens Medical Center at the age of 73.

He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1958, and theInternational Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.[2][3][10]

Professional boxing record

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115 fights97 wins16 losses
By knockout477
By decision509
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
115Loss97–16–2Don FullmerMD10Nov 28, 1966Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, US
114Win97–15–2Piero Del PapaSD10Jul 11, 1966San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
113Win96–15–2Fred RootsTKO3 (10),2:35Sep 23, 1965Centennial Coliseum, Reno, Nevada, US
112Win95–15–2Andy KendallUD10Jun 24, 1965Centennial Coliseum, Reno, Nevada, US
111Loss94–15–2José TorresKO1 (10),2:51Nov 27, 1964Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
110Win94–14–2Wayne ThorntonUD10Aug 28, 1964Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, US
109Loss93–14–2Johnny PersolMD10Jun 19, 1964Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
108Win93–13–2Wayne ThorntonMD10Mar 27, 1964Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, US
107Draw92–13–2Hank CaseySD10Dec 9, 1963Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
106Win92–13–1Jose MennoUD10Oct 21, 1963Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, US
105Win91–13–1Jesse BowdryUD10May 14, 1963Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
104Win90–13–1Sonny RayTKO7 (10),3:00Apr 30, 1963Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
103Win89–13–1Tiger Al WilliamsTKO5 (10)Jan 25, 1963Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon, US
102Draw88–13–1Giulio RinaldiPTS10Dec 14, 1962PalaEur, Roma, Italy
101Win88–13Lennart RisbergKO6 (10),1:44Jun 3, 1962Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden
100Loss87–13Pete RademacherUD10Apr 3, 1962Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
99Win87–12Artie DixonUD10Jan 19, 1962Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
98Win86–12Tiger Al WilliamsUD10Jan 12, 1962Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
97Win85–12Roy SmithTKO8 (10),2:44Nov 14, 1961Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
96Win84–12Sixto RodriguezUD10Oct 23, 1961San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
95Loss83–12Sixto RodriguezUD10Sep 11, 1961San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
94Win83–11Roque MaravillaUD10Aug 14, 1961Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
93Win82–11Floyd BuchananTKO3 (10)Feb 16, 1961Memorial Arena, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
92Win81–11Bobby DanielsUD10Jan 19, 1961Coliseum, Spokane, Washington, US
91Loss80–11Doug JonesKO6 (10),1:30Aug 31, 1960Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
90Win80–10Mike HoltPTS10Jun 6, 1960Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
89Win79–10Al SparksTKO5 (10)May 5, 1960Exhibition Gardens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
88Win78–10Roque MaravillaTKO7 (10),3:00Apr 7, 1960Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
87Win77–10George KartalianTKO5 (10)Aug 25, 1959Memorial Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
86Win76–10Rory CalhounUD10Mar 30, 1959Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US
85Win75–10Tommy VillaTKO5 (10),1:28Dec 16, 1958Memorial Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
84Win74–10Paddy YoungTKO6 (10)Nov 25, 1958Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
83Win73–10Don GrantTKO7 (10),2:32Oct 28, 1958Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
82Loss72–10Pat McMurtryKO2 (10),2:34Aug 17, 1957Meadows Race Track, Portland, Oregon, US
81Win72–9Joey MaximSD10Jun 18, 1957Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
80Loss71–9Sugar Ray RobinsonKO4 (15),2:51May 18, 1956Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, USFor NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
79Loss71–8Sugar Ray RobinsonKO2 (15),2:51Dec 9, 1955Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USLost NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
78Win71–7Joey GiambraUD10Aug 26, 1955Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US
77Win70–7Jimmy MartinezUD10Aug 13, 1955Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, US
76Loss69–7Archie MooreKO3 (15),1:19Jun 22, 1955Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USFor NYSAC,NBA, andThe Ring light heavyweight titles
75Win69–6Joey MaximUD10Apr 13, 1955Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US
74Win68–6Willie VaughnUD10Mar 12, 1955Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
73Win67–6Ralph JonesUD10Feb 16, 1955Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
72Win66–6Pierre LangloisTKO11 (15),0:58Dec 15, 1954Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USRetained NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
71Win65–6Garth PanterTKO8 (10),0:41Nov 3, 1954Auditorium, Richmond, California, US
70Win64–6Rocky CastellaniUD15Aug 20, 1954Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USRetained NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
69Win63–6Pedro GonzalesKO4 (10),2:57Jul 7, 1954Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
68Win62–6Jesse TurnerTKO8 (10),1:09Jun 15, 1954Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
67Win61–6Kid GavilanMD15Apr 2, 1954Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USRetained NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
66Win60–6Joe RindoneKO5 (10)Jan 23, 1954Winterland Arena, San Francisco, California, US
65Win59–6Randy TurpinUD15Oct 21, 1953Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon vacant NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
64Win58–6Paddy YoungUD15Jun 19, 1953Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon American Middleweight Title
63Win57–6Garth PanterUD10Mar 16, 1953Butte, Montana, US
62Win56–6Norman HayesUD10Feb 7, 1953Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
61Win55–6Norman HayesUD10Dec 18, 1952San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
60Win54–6Lee SalaKO2 (10),2:12Nov 20, 1952Winterland Arena, San Francisco, California, US
59Win53–6Gene HairstonTKO6 (10),3:00Aug 27, 1952Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58Win52–6Robert VillemainSD10Jul 12, 1952Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US
57Win51–6Jimmy BeauUD10Jun 6, 1952Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56Win50–6Walter CartierTKO5 (10),1:01May 19, 1952Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US
55Win49–6Woody HarperTKO7 (10)May 6, 1952Auditorium, Richmond, California, US
54Loss48–6Sugar Ray RobinsonUD15Mar 13, 1952San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USForNYAC,NBA, andThe Ring middleweight titles
53Win48–5Tommy HarrisonUD10Feb 15, 1952Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
52Win47–5Woody HarperUD10Feb 12, 1952Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
51Loss46–5Dave SandsUD10Oct 3, 1951Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
50Win46–4Bobby JonesMD10Aug 27, 1951Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, US
49Win45–4Charley CatoTKO3 (10)Jul 27, 1951Auditorium, Richmond, California, US
48Win44–4Chuck HunterUD10Jul 9, 1951San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
47Win43–4Lloyd MarshallKO5 (10),1:03May 8, 1951Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
46Win42–4Art SotoUD10Mar 20, 1951Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
45Loss41–4Sugar Ray RobinsonKO12 (15),1:19Oct 26, 1950Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USFor Pennsylvania State middleweight title
44Win41–3Henry BrimmUD10Sep 5, 1950Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
43Win40–3Otis GrahamUD10May 22, 1950Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
42Win39–3Roy MillerRTD5 (10)Apr 25, 1950Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
41Loss38–3Dave SandsPTS12Mar 20, 1950Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
40Win38–2Don LeeUD10Feb 22, 1950Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
39Win37–2Earl TurnerUD10Dec 13, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
38Win36–2Johnny DukeUD10Nov 22, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
37Win35–2Art HardyKO3 (10),1:31Aug 23, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
36Win34–2Milo SavageUD10Jul 26, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
35Win33–2Tommy YaroszUD10Jun 3, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
34Win32–2Anton RaadikTKO6 (10),3:00Mar 15, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
33Win31–2Paul PerkinsTKO2 (10),1:06Jan 11, 1949Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
32Win30–2Johnny BoskiKO1 (10)Dec 14, 1948Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
31Win29–2Kenny WatkinsUD10Oct 26, 1948Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
30Win28–2Boy BrooksTKO3 (10)Oct 12, 1948Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
29Win27–2Charley CatoUD8Jul 20, 1948Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
28Win26–2Bobby CastroMD10May 11, 1948Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
27Win25–2Flashy SebastianKO7 (10)Apr 7, 1948Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
26Win24–2Boy BrooksPTS12Jan 18, 1948Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon USA Hawaii middleweight title
25Win23–2Nai Som PongTKO3 (10)Dec 17, 1947Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
24Loss22–2Boy BrooksPTS10Nov 22, 1947Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiLost USA Hawaii middleweight title
23Win22–1George DukeUD10Aug 19, 1947Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiWon USA Hawaii middleweight title
22Loss21–1George DukeUD10Jul 4, 1947Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HawaiiLost USA Hawaii middleweight title
21Win21–0Paule LewisUD10Jun 20, 1947Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
20Win20–0Leroy WadeTKO4 (10),3:00May 2, 1947Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HawaiiRetained USA Hawaii middleweight title
19Win19–0Candy McDanielsUD10Mar 21, 1947Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HawaiiRetained USA Hawaii middleweight title
18Win18–0Gil MojicaPTS10Jan 28, 1947Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
17Win17–0Wayne PowellTKO4 (10),2:30Dec 2, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
16Win16–0Wayne PowellTKO4 (10),2:20Oct 7, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HawaiiWon vacant USA Hawaii middleweight title
15Win15–0Jackie RyanTKO5 (8),3:00Sep 9, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
14Win14–0Johnny BoskieKO3 (5)Aug 19, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
13Win13–0Johnny BoskieKO4 (6)Jul 26, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
12Win12–0Ernie HorneTKO2 (5),1:25Jul 19, 1946Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
11Win11–0Delaware BradbyTKO3 (6)Feb 25, 1946San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
10Win10–0Chuck RossPTS6Feb 4, 1946Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, US
9Win9–0Pedro JimenezKO4 (6)Jan 28, 1946Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, US
8Win8–0Vepe WatsonKO1 (4)Jan 14, 1946Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, US
7Win7–0Obie WootenTKO1 (4)Jan 7, 1946San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
6Win6–0LaVelle PerkinsPTS4Dec 21, 1945Sacramento, California, US
5Win5–0Bobby JonesTKO2 (4)Dec 10, 1945San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
4Win4–0Art RobinsonTKO4 (4)Nov 23, 1945San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
3Win3–0Young PanchoPTS4Sep 10, 1944Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
2Win2–0Ben RamosTKO4 (4),2:35Aug 27, 1944Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii
1Win1–0Bob CorreaKO2 (4)Aug 19, 1944Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii

Titles in boxing

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Major world titles

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The Ring magazine titles

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Regional/International titles

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  • American middleweight champion (160 lbs)
  • Hawaii middleweight champion (160 lbs) (3×)

Undisputed titles

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See also

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References

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  1. ^"The Lineal Middleweight Champions". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. ^abcdefExshaw, John (January 21, 2002). "Obituary – Carl Olson".The Independent. London: 6.
  3. ^abcdefghijkl"Bobo Olson". BoxRec. RetrievedJune 14, 2018.
  4. ^He boxed at 16 in "Boxer Carl 'BoBo' Olson Dies at 73",Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, pg. 1, January 17, 2002
  5. ^abLewis, Ferd, "Hall of Fame Boxer, Carl 'BoBo' Olson Dies",The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii, pg. 21, January 17, 2002
  6. ^March 13 bout in Newland, Russ, "Robinson Retains Title By Decision",The Los Angeles Times, pg. 57, March 14, 1952
  7. ^Loss on May 18 in Dyer, Braven, "Kayo Simple As One Two",The Los Angeles Times, pg. 45, May 19, 1956
  8. ^Loss on December 9 in "Robinson Kayos Olson in Second Round",Oakland Tribune,Oakland California, pg. 13, December 10, 1955
  9. ^Teamster's Union in "Hall of Fame Boxer, Carl 'BoBo' Olson Dies",The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii, pg. 21, January 17, 2002
  10. ^World Boxing Hall of Fame in "Boxer Carl 'BoBo' Olson Dies at 73",Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, p. 1, January 17, 2002

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