Duane David Bobick (born August 24, 1950) is an American former boxer. As an amateur, Bobick won the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games and fought at the 1972 Olympics.

Apr 29, 2025 · Duane Bobick’s boxing story is one of immense potential, brief glory, and harsh reality. He wasn’t the heavyweight champion many thought he could be, but he symbolized an era of …

When the fight was stopped for a cut over Hudgins' right eye, Hudgins had been down twice and had "slipped" twice. Russell substituted for Paul Nielsen. Kirk down 5 times, 3 in the first and twice more …

Duane Bobick achieved international fame as an amateur boxer while serving in the United States Navy. Among his best amateur victory was a decision over furture heavyweight champion Larry Holmes.

Bobick was a 1997 Acts of Kindness: Governor's Volunteer Award Winner in 1997 for his service as a volunteer which included school, church and hospital volunteer work. He is currently on the city …

Jan 3, 2021 · Duane and Debbie married in 1985. Duane, who still loved boxing, became a referee and judge for the Golden Gloves. “A wonderful, giving man,” says John Brown, a fixture in the US …

Sep 25, 2024 · Bobick was born in Bowlus a small town in rural Minnesota and has Polish antecedents and was one of a family of twelve children, 11 boys and one girl. He was an outstanding athlete at …

With a right hand that hit like the hammer of Thor, and a left like a battering ram, he was well-equipped for the mission. Tabbed as, "The Great White Hope" from the day he turned pro, Duane Bobick felt …

Bobick boxed professionally from 1973 through July 1979, finishing with a career record of 48 wins (42 by KO) and 4 losses, all by knockout. He returned to Minnesota and later did heavy industrial work.

Duane Bobick (born August 24, 1950) is a retired boxer from the United States. As an amateur he won the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games and fought at the 1972 Olympics.