George Hunter (boxer)

George Hunter (22 July 1927 – 12 December 2004) was a professional boxer from South Africa, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur. He was born in Brakpan. His father was born in Durban and his mother was born in Pretoria. All four of his grandparents were from England.^[1]

George Hunter

George Hunter (right) boxing Harry Siljander in the London 1948 Olympics
Personal information
Born	22 July 1927
Died	12 December 2004(2004-12-12) (aged 77)
Medal record Men's Boxing Representing South Africa Olympic Games 1948 London Light Heavyweight

Amateur career

Hunter represented his native country at the Summer Olympics of 1948, and was awarded the Val Barker Trophy for Outstanding Boxer at the Olympic Games.