René Libeer

Statistics
Rated at Flyweight
Height 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Nationality  France
Born 28 November 1934
Roubaix, France
Died 13 November 2006 (aged 71)
Roubaix, France
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 39
Wins 27
Wins by KO 13
Losses 8
Draws 4

René Jules Libeer (28 November 1934 – 13 November 2006) was a French flyweight boxer. Competing as an amateur he won bronze medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics[1] and 1957 European Championships. Next year he turned professional and in 1965 won the vacant European title against Paul Chervet. After defending it three times he lost it in 1967 to Fernando Atzori. Their rematch the same year ended in a draw, after which Libeer retired from boxing.[2]

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