Gunnar Bärlund
Finnish boxer (1911-1982)
- Born
- 9 January 1911, Helsinki
- Died
- 2 August 1982, Florida
- Citizenship
- Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland, United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Gunnar Richard Bernhard Bärlund (9 January 1911 – 2 August 1982) was a Finnish heavyweight boxer who won the European amateur title in 1934. He competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics, but lost in the first round to the eventual winner Santiago Lovell.
In 1934, Bärlund turned professional and in 1936 moved to the United States, where he fought until retiring from boxing in 1948. He eventually became an American citizen, and died in Palm Beach, Florida in 1982. In 1991, his statue was erected in Helsinki. His niece Tutu Sohlberg is a retired Olympic equestrian.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | 1932 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1385771 (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.