Ingemar Johansson (1932–2009) of Sweden was the world heavyweight champion who scored one of boxing's greatest upsets, knocking down Floyd Patterson seven times to win the title in 1959.
Career Highlights
- Professional record: 26 wins, 17 by KO, 2 losses
- World heavyweight champion from 1959 to 1960
- Silver medalist at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
Johansson's thunderous right hand — which he called Toonder and Lightning — was one of the most feared punches of his era. His back-and-forth trilogy with Floyd Patterson captured the world's attention in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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