Otto von Porat
Norwegian boxer (1903-1982)
- Born
- 29 November 1903, Älmhult
- Died
- 14 October 1982, Bærum Municipality
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer, teacher
- Height
- 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
- Weight
- 92 kg (203 lb)
Otto Wessel von Porat (29 November 1903 – 14 October 1982) was a Swedish-born Norwegian heavyweight boxer. He won a gold medal in Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics, defeating Danish boxer Søren Petersen in the final.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – heavyweight |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q921072 (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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