Bob Olin
| Bob Olin | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Rated at | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Robert Lous Olin July 4, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1956 (aged 48) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 86 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 27 |
| Draws | 4 |
Robert Lous "Bob" Olin (July 4, 1908, in New York City – December 16, 1956, in New York City) was an American boxer. He was the World Light Heavyweight champion in 1934.
In 1928 Olin won the New York City Golden Gloves 175 lb (79 kg) Open Championship. He won all 35 of his amateur fights, as well as the New York Metropolitan Amateur Athletic Union title.
In 1934, he won the World Light Heavyweight championship from Maxie Rosenbloom. Olin lost his title to John Henry Lewis in October 1935. In a rematch in June 1937, Olin failed to regain the title. He retired in 1939 with a record of 55–27–4 (25 KO).
His trainer was Ray Arcel.
Olin opened up his own restaurant in 1946 at 128 West 58th Street. The restaurant then moved to Central Park West and 61st Street called Bob Olin's On the Park.
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