Georges Carpentier
French boxer (1894–1975)
乔治斯·卡彭蒂尔 · ジョルジュ・カルパンチェ
- Born
- 12 January 1894, Liévin
- Died
- 28 October 1975, 17th arrondissement of Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- rugby union, boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight in boxing, light heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer, film actor
- Height
- 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
- Recorded fight record
- 88 wins, 14 losses, 6 draws
Georges Carpentier (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ kaʁpɑ̃tje]; 12 January 1894 – 28 October 1975) was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot.
A precocious pugilist, Carpentier fought in numerous categories. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908 to 1926. A French professional champion on several occasions, he became the European heavyweight champion before the First World War. A sergeant aviator during the Great War, he was wounded before returning to civilian life. He then discovered rugby union, playing as a winger.
Awards and honours
- International Boxing Hall of Fame 1991
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Médaille militaire
- National Order of Merit
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Hold Everything | 1930 | cast |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q983406 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.