René Libeer

Boxer
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IntroBoxer
PlacesFrance
wasAthlete Boxer
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth28 September 1934, Roubaix
Death13 November 2006Roubaix (aged 72 years)
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Biography

René Jules Libeer (28 November 1934 – 13 November 2006) was a French flyweight boxer. Competing as an amateur he won bronze medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics and 1957 European Championships. Next year he turned professional and in 1965 won the vacant European title against Paul Chervet. After defending it three times he lost it in 1967 to Fernando Atzori. Their rematch the same year ended in a draw, after which Libeer retired from boxing.

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