Who Was Ingemar Johansson?

Jens Ingemar "Ingo" Johansson (Swedish: [ˈɪ̌ŋː(ɛ)mar ˈjûːanˌsɔn]; 22 September 1932 – 30 January 2009) was a Swedish professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1963. He held the world heavyweight title from 1959 to 1960, and was the fifth heavyweight champion born outside the United States.

How did Ingemar Johansson die?

Caldeborn said he didn't know the cause of death but told The Associated Press that Johansson had recently returned to the nursing home after being hospitalized with pneumonia. Johansson's daughter, Maria Gregner, told Swedish news agency TT that the former champion died just before midnight Friday.

When did Ingemar Johansson die?

Ingemar Johansson, in full Jens Ingemar Johansson, byname Hammer of Thor, (born September 22, 1932, Gothenburg, Sweden—died January 30, 2009, Kungsbacka), Swedish-born world heavyweight boxing champion. While an amateur boxer, Johansson was a member of the European Golden Gloves team in 1951.