Karl Ameisbichler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl•Ameisbichler
Used nameKarl•Ameisbichler
Born25 March 1927 in Klagenfurt, Kärnten (AUT)
Measurements172 cm
AffiliationsKlagenfurter AC 1909, Klagenfurt (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Austrian boxer Karl Ameisbichler was national heavyweight champion from 1947-50 and therefore selected for the 1948 London Olympics. He was knocked out in his first-round bout by Britain’s Jack Gardner. Ameisbichler turned professional in 1952 and fought 29 bouts until 1956 with a fight record of 14 wins, 13 losses and two draws. He won the Austrian professional title in 1953.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Boxing AUT Karl Ameisbichler
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =9