Svend Wad

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Olympic medal record
Men’s Boxing
Bronze	1948 London	Lightweight

Svend Wad (born February 3, 1928) is a retired boxer from Denmark, who competed in the Lightweight division during his career.

[edit] Amateur career

Wad was the Olympic Bronze Medalist at lightweight in London in 1948.

[edit] Pro career

Wad turned pro in 1949 and fought primarily in Denmark. In 1951 he fought Jorgen Johansen for the Danish lightweight title but lost a decision. Later that year he lost a decision to Duilio Loi in Switzerland, his only fight outside of Denmark. He retired for good in 1958, having won 14 and lost 2 with 0 KO.

He was born in Haderslev.

[edit] External links

• databaseOlympics
• Professional boxing record for Svend Wad from Boxrec