Pete Rademacher

 

HE GOT KNOCKED DOWN, BUT HE GOT UP AGAIN, THE REAPERS GONNA KEEP HIM DOWN

Boxer Pete Rademacher has died. He won the 1956 Olympic boxing heavyweight gold, and swiftly became a challenger for Floyd Patterson’s world title. This was the first time a professional boxer made their professional debut in a world title match, and Rademacher briefly had Patterson on the floor, before Floyd recovered to post a KO victory. His 15-7 record afterwards kept from a repeat title match. After boxing, he became a salesman. He was a unique hit for YOUREOUT.

Peter Rademacher
20 November 1928 – 4 June 2020
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