Ilkka Koski
Finnish boxer (1928–1993)
伊尔卡·科斯基 · 일카 코스키
- Born
- 10 June 1928, Jyväskylä
- Died
- 28 February 1993, Helsinki
- Citizenship
- Finland
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Ilkka Koski (10 June 1928 – 28 February 1993) was a Finnish heavyweight boxer who competed in the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in 1952 and lost his first bout in 1956. Domestically he held the Finnish amateur heavyweight title in 1951–1956 and 1958. In 1958 he turned professional and had a record of seven victories (three by knockout), one loss and one draw, before retiring in 1962 due to an injury. In 2008 he was inducted into the Finnish Boxing Hall of Fame.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q3736759 (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.
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