Jens Ingemar "Ingo" Johansson 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. Johansson won the title by defeating Floyd Patterson via third-round stoppage, after flooring him seven times in that round. For this achievement, Johansson was awarded the Hickok Belt as top professional athlete of the year—the only non-American in its entire 27-year first run—and was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
Ingemar Johansson, Swedish boxer (died 2009)
On September 22, in the year 1932, Ingemar Johansson, Swedish boxer (died 2009). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 22, one of 440 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Ingemar Johansson. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 22, 1932 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 July 2026.
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