Bob Goslin
New Zealand boxer
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| Intro | New Zealand boxer | |
| Places | New Zealand | |
| was | Athlete Boxer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1928, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand | |
| Death | 1 January 1988 (aged 60 years) |
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Biography
Colin Higgs "Bob" Goslin (9 October 1927 – 9 October 1988) represented New Zealand as a featherweight boxer at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London. He fought E, R. Johnson (USA) in match #4. Johnson winner by TKO round three.
Goslin was chosen as part of the Wellington boxing team to fight the US Marines in 1942. Goslin was matched to meet US marine P. Gonsalves, knocking out the American during the first 30 seconds of the match. The team also included Lyn Philp and Jack McCann who both had wins.
Professional career
Goslin went on to become a professional boxer having three pro bouts with one win and two losses.