Josef Chovanec

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Josef Chovanec
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NationalityCzechoslovak
Born1935 (age 8485)
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Josef Chovanec (born 1935) is a Czechoslovak boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Josef Chovanec Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.