Yrjö Piitulainen

1921–1987 (age 66)

Biography

Yrjö Piitulainen earned recognition as a Finnish boxer, representing his country with discipline through the postwar years and showing steadiness in both training and competition.

After his competitive career he shared his experience with youth boxing clubs, helping to instill respect for sport and hard work.

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