Jerry Page facts for kids
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Jerry Louis Page was born on January 15, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. He is an American boxer who achieved great success in the sport. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
A year before his Olympic victory, Jerry Page also earned a silver medal. This was at the 1983 Pan American Games. These achievements made him a well-known name in the world of amateur boxing.
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Jerry Page's Amateur Boxing Career
Jerry Page was a very talented boxer even before he turned professional. He competed as an amateur for many years. His hard work and dedication led him to the biggest stage in sports, the Olympic Games.
Winning Gold at the 1984 Olympics
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Jerry Page competed in the light welterweight division. This division is for boxers who weigh around 139 pounds. He showed incredible skill and determination throughout the tournament.
Here's how Jerry Page won his gold medal at the 1984 Olympics:
- He did not have to fight in the first round (Round of 64).
- In the Round of 32, he won against Helmut Gertel from West Germany with a score of 5-0.
- He then defeated Ostavio Robles from Mexico 5-0 in the Round of 16.
- In the Quarterfinal, he won against Kim Dong-Kil from South Korea with a score of 4-1.
- For the Semifinal, he beat Mirko Puzović from Yugoslavia 5-0.
- In the Final match, Jerry Page won against Dhawee Umponmaha from Thailand with a perfect score of 5-0. This victory earned him the gold medal.
Jerry Page's Professional Boxing Career
After his amazing success at the Olympics, Jerry Page decided to become a professional boxer. He started his professional career in 1985. He had a strong start, winning his first eight fights.
However, the professional boxing world is very tough. In 1988, he faced Terrence Alli and lost a decision. This was his first loss as a professional. He continued to fight, but his career began to slow down. He lost another decision to Frankie Randall in 1989. Jerry Page retired from boxing in 1990. His professional record was 11 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws.
More About Jerry Page
Even after retiring from professional boxing, Jerry Page remained connected to the sport. He has been involved in various activities related to boxing and fitness. His legacy as an Olympic gold medalist continues to inspire young athletes.
External Links
- Professional boxing record for Jerry Page from BoxRecLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Jerry Page Boxing and Fitness
