Wolfgang Behrendt


Wolfgang Behrendt was a bantamweight amateur boxer from East Germany, won the gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics for the United Team of Germany. He subsequently became the first Olympic champion for East Germany. He was born in Berlin.

Amateur career

He won the gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics and became the first Olympic champion for East Germany.

Amateur highlights

Record: 188 Wins – 8 Losses – 5 Draws