Rudy Gauwe

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Rudy Gauwe
Born (1951-06-14) 14 June 1951 (age 73)
Lokeren, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins18
Wins by KO12
Losses12
Draws2

Rudy Gauwe (born 14 June 1951) is a Belgian former professional boxer. As an amateur, he competed in the men's heavyweight event at the 1976 Summer Olympics, where he was defeated by Clarence Hill of Bermuda in the quarterfinals. [1]

Contents

Professional boxing record

32 fights18 wins12 losses
By knockout127
By decision65
Draws2
No. [2] ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
32Loss18–12-2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Andre van den OetelaarPTS101985-02-11 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, NetherlandsFor Benelux heavyweight title
31Loss18–11-2 Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Eklund TKO61984-10-27 Flag of Finland.svg Mariehamn, Finland
30Loss18–10-2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Maik KrolDQ41984-10-01 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sporthal Maaspoort, Den Bosch, NetherlandsLost Benelux heavyweight title
29Loss18–9-2 Flag of Germany.svg Reiner HartmannPTS81984-02-10 Flag of Germany.svg Sporthalle Süd, Frankfurt, Germany
28Loss18–8-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Bruno KO21982-11-09 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, London, England
27Win18–7-2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Robert DesnouckPTS101982-05-15 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, BelgiumWon Benelux heavyweight title
26Win17–7-2 Flag of Spain.svg Victor VaronKO11982-02-12 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
25Win16–7-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony MoorePTS81981-10-17 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
24Loss15–7-2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Albert Syben TKO81981-04-17 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Liège, BelgiumLost Belgium heavyweight title
23Loss15–6-2 Flag of Italy.svg Giovanni De LucaTKO61981-02-14 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
22Win15–5-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob YoungKO41981-01-03 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
21Loss14–5-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stewart Lithgo PTS81980-11-21 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
20Loss14–4-2 Flag of the United States.svg James DixonPTS101980-10-25 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Herentals, Belgium
19Loss14–3-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John L Gardner RTD91980-04-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandFor vacant European heavyweight title
18Win14–2-2 Flag of France.svg Christian PonceletPTS101980-01-26 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
17Win13–2-2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Albert Syben KO81979-12-14 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, BelgiumWon Belgium heavyweight title
16Win12–2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Don HalpinTKO31979-11-10 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
15Loss11–2-2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Albert Syben KO31979-04-21 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lokeren, BelgiumLost Belgium heavyweight title
14Loss11–1-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony MooreKO21978-11-01 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
13Win11–0-2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Pierre Coopman PTS121978-09-30 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Turnhout, BelgiumWon Belgium heavyweight title
12Win10–0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Dave WilsonPTS81978-05-19 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Appelterre, Belgium
11Win9–0-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry MintusKO41978-04-29 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
10Win8–0-2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Lisimo ObutobeTKO1 (6), 2:051978-03-25 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
9Win7–0-2 Flag of Italy.svg Vasco FaustinoPTS1 (6), 1:481978-01-07 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
8Draw6–0-2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Lisimo ObutobePTS2 (6), 2:031977-11-11 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
7Win6–0-1 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Jean TshikunaTKO31977-10-08 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
6Win5–0-1 Flag of Germany.svg Horst LangKO41977-09-10 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
5Win4–0-1 Flag of Italy.svg Ferruccio MazzardiTKO21977-04-16 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
4Draw3–0-1 Flag of France.svg Jean BelvalPTS61977-03-05 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Hamme, Belgium
3Win3–0 Flag of Italy.svg Fausto CostantinoKO1 (4), 2:321977-02-19 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
2Win2–0 Flag of Mali.svg Lassine NiareKO1 (4), 1:021977-01-08 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium
1Win1–0 Flag of France.svg Maurice TrepantKO31976-11-11 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zele, Belgium

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rudy Gauwe Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. "BoxRec: Rudy Gauwe".