Ingemar Johansson (1932 – 2009)

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Ingemar Johansson (1932 – 2009)

Nickname: “Ingo”
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 26 – 2 (17 KOs)
Years Active: 1952 – 1963

Biography
Ingemar Johansson shocked the world in 1959 when he knocked out Floyd Patterson to win the World Heavyweight Title — becoming Sweden’s first champion. His powerful right hand was nicknamed “Ingo’s Bingo.”

In the Hobby
Johansson’s rookie represents boxing’s global expansion in the late 1950s.

Rookie & Early Issues
1959 Hemmet’s Journal Sports Card (Sweden): true rookie card.
1960 Topps World Champions (USA): first U.S. issue.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1959 Hemmet’s Journal Sports Card
Rookie Year: 1959
Recent Notable Sales: 1959 Hemmet’s Journal (PSA 8) — $1,400 (2023)

Legacy
Johansson’s rookie captures a rare European champion at boxing’s television zenith.

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