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| {{Infobox boxer | {{Infobox boxer | ||
| |name = Bo Högberg | |name = Bo Högberg | ||
| |image = Bo Hogberg.jpg | |image = Bo Hogberg.jpg | ||
| |image_size = 280px | |image_size = 280px | ||
| |caption = Bosse Högberg after victory against Werner Mundt at the program in Stockholm on |
|caption = Bosse Högberg after victory against Werner Mundt at the program in Stockholm on 1 July 1966 | ||
| |nationality = Sweden | |nationality = Sweden | ||
| |nickname = ''Bosse'' | |nickname = ''Bosse'' | ||
| |birth_date = |
|birth_date = 18 December 1938 | ||
| |birth_place = ], Göteborgs and Bohus County, Sweden | |birth_place = ], Göteborgs and Bohus County, Sweden | ||
| |death_date = {{Death date and age|2005|11|08|1938|12|18}} | |death_date = {{Death date and age|2005|11|08|1938|12|18|df=y}} | ||
| |death_place = ], Sweden | |death_place = ], Sweden | ||
| |height = 1.80 m | |height = 1.80 m | ||
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| {{Short description|Swedish boxer (1938–2005)}} | {{Short description|Swedish boxer (1938–2005)}} | ||
| '''Bo Reine "Bosse" Högberg''' ( |
'''Bo Reine "Bosse" Högberg''' (18 December 1938 in ], ] – 8 November 2005 in ]) was a Swedish ]. He was the European Champion in Light Middleweight in 1966. | ||
| == Early life and career == | == Early life and career == | ||
| Högberg, who moved with his family to ] in Gothenburg at the age of six, became Swedish Champion in Lightweight in 1956 – at just 17 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013 |
Högberg, who moved with his family to ] in Gothenburg at the age of six, became Swedish Champion in Lightweight in 1956 – at just 17 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=23 July 2013 |title=Bosse Högberg |url=http://www.svt.se/dokumentarfilm/bosse-hogberg-en-film-om-karlek-sjukdom-och-feta-smallar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726162146/http://www.svt.se/dokumentarfilm/bosse-hogberg-en-film-om-karlek-sjukdom-och-feta-smallar |archive-date=2013-07-26 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=SVT.se}}</ref> He started his professional career on 15 April 1962, at ], where he won against Chris Kok.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date= |title=Bo Hogberg – Boxer |url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=22140&cat=boxer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226175217/http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=22140&cat=boxer |archive-date=2015-02-26 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=boxrec.com}}</ref> | ||
| On New Year's Day 1966, Högberg became the European Champion in Light Middleweight by defeating the Italian ], but lost the title to the Frenchman ] on |
On New Year's Day 1966, Högberg became the European Champion in Light Middleweight by defeating the Italian ], but lost the title to the Frenchman ] on 11 February of the same year, who broke Högberg's jaw in the first round. Despite the injury, the fight continued for another 14 rounds. Högberg effectively ended his boxing career in 1968, with two loss matches in Mallorca in 1973.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
| In the ring, Bosse Högberg was known as a strong-willed slugger. In 1966, he lost a tough match to the Italian ], ranked second in the world. In 1968, he also lost to the Englishman Harold Richardson and decided to retire. Shortly thereafter, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.<ref name=":0" /> | In the ring, Bosse Högberg was known as a strong-willed slugger. In 1966, he lost a tough match to the Italian ], ranked second in the world. In 1968, he also lost to the Englishman Harold Richardson and decided to retire. Shortly thereafter, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
| Bosse Högberg was married to Birgit Johansson from 1960, and the couple had a son, Freddie, who died in a car accident at the age of 28. Högberg was married to singer ] from 1966 to 1970.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindsten |first=Björn |date= |
Bosse Högberg was married to Birgit Johansson from 1960, and the couple had a son, Freddie, who died in a car accident at the age of 28. Högberg was married to singer ] from 1966 to 1970.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindsten |first=Björn |date=22 September 2020 |title=Anita Lindbloms och Bosse Högbergs stormiga kärlek: Passion, svek och fängelse |url=https://www.expressen.se/gt/stormiga-karlekshistorien-mellan-anita-och-bosse/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.expressen.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sport |first=S. V. T. |date=10 November 2005 |title=Sport: Boxaren Bosse Högberg avliden |url=https://www.svt.se/sport/artikel/boxaren-bosse-hogberg-avliden |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=SVT Sport |language=sv}}</ref> He was married to Liz Öberg from 1976 to 1984 and from 1989 until his death, and with her, he had a daughter, Louise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thunborg |first=Peter |date=30 October 2016 |title=Rubrikernas man: Stormar och tragedier |url=https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/rubrikernas-man-stormar-och-tragedier/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.expressen.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2023 |title=Ett fighterhjärta har stannat |url=https://www.gp.se/sport/ett-fighterhjarta-har-stannat.3703532d-da58-4580-8dc3-e2c97e7abe12 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=gp.se}}</ref> | ||
| == In books and film == | == In books and film == | ||
| ''Kontringen'' is a documentary novel about Högberg. It was written by Lars Hesslind and published in 1979 by Författarförlaget. A documentary film about Högberg's life was also made: ''Bosse Högberg – a film about love, illness, and big punches''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2000 |
''Kontringen'' is a documentary novel about Högberg. It was written by Lars Hesslind and published in 1979 by Författarförlaget. A documentary film about Högberg's life was also made: ''Bosse Högberg – a film about love, illness, and big punches''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2000 |title=Bosse Högberg – en film om kärlek, sjukdom och feta smällar |url=https://tv.apple.com/se/movie/bosse-h%C3%B6gberg-en-film-om-k%C3%A4rlek-sjukdom-och-feta-sm%C3%A4llar/umc.cmc.3k5t7xxsemkndqzk783et2z5 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Apple TV |language=sv-SE}}</ref> It was produced in 2000 by ] and first aired on ] on 5 October 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bosse Högberg – a film about love, illness, and big punches (2000) |url=https://www.svenskfilmdatabas.se/sv/Item/?type=film&itemid=78508 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=SFdb |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Svensk mediedatabas (SMDB) |url=https://smdb.kb.se/catalog/search?q=Bosse+H%C3%B6gberg+-+en+film+om+k%C3%A4rlek&x=0&y=0 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=smdb.kb.se}}</ref> Bosse Högberg himself also appeared in the film '']'' from 1978, where he played the drug dealer "Roten" Sandgren in prison.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lyftet (1978) – SFdb |url=https://www.svenskfilmdatabas.se/sv/Item/?type=film&itemid=5014 |access-date=2024-12-11 |language=sv}}</ref> | ||
| Bosse Högberg and Anita Lindblom are mentioned in ]'s song "Ungefär så här".<ref>{{Citation |title=Thåström – Ungefär så här... |url=https://genius.com/Thastrom-ungefar-sa-har-lyrics |access-date=2024-12-11}}</ref> | Bosse Högberg and Anita Lindblom are mentioned in ]'s song "Ungefär så här".<ref>{{Citation |title=Thåström – Ungefär så här... |url=https://genius.com/Thastrom-ungefar-sa-har-lyrics |access-date=2024-12-11}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:09, 9 January 2025
| Bo Högberg | |
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 Bosse Högberg after victory against Werner Mundt at the program in Stockholm on 1 July 1966 | |
| Born | 18 December 1938 Mollösund, Göteborgs and Bohus County, Sweden |
| Died | 8 November 2005(2005-11-08) (aged 66) Mölndal, Sweden |
| Nationality | Sweden |
| Other names | Bosse |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
Bo Reine "Bosse" Högberg (18 December 1938 in Mollösund, Bohuslän – 8 November 2005 in Mölndal) was a Swedish boxer. He was the European Champion in Light Middleweight in 1966.
Early life and career
Högberg, who moved with his family to Majorna in Gothenburg at the age of six, became Swedish Champion in Lightweight in 1956 – at just 17 years old. He started his professional career on 15 April 1962, at Johanneshovs Isstadion, where he won against Chris Kok.
On New Year's Day 1966, Högberg became the European Champion in Light Middleweight by defeating the Italian Bruno Visintin, but lost the title to the Frenchman Yoland Lévèque on 11 February of the same year, who broke Högberg's jaw in the first round. Despite the injury, the fight continued for another 14 rounds. Högberg effectively ended his boxing career in 1968, with two loss matches in Mallorca in 1973.
In the ring, Bosse Högberg was known as a strong-willed slugger. In 1966, he lost a tough match to the Italian Sandro Mazzinghi, ranked second in the world. In 1968, he also lost to the Englishman Harold Richardson and decided to retire. Shortly thereafter, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.
During his professional boxing career (1962–1973), Bosse Högberg fought 43 matches, of which he won 35 (25 by knockout), had one draw, and lost six. As an amateur, Högberg won two Swedish Championships and participated in seven international matches.
Högberg suffered from aphasia after a stroke in 1988. He is buried at Fässberg Cemetery.
Personal life
Bosse Högberg was married to Birgit Johansson from 1960, and the couple had a son, Freddie, who died in a car accident at the age of 28. Högberg was married to singer Anita Lindblom from 1966 to 1970. He was married to Liz Öberg from 1976 to 1984 and from 1989 until his death, and with her, he had a daughter, Louise.
In books and film
Kontringen is a documentary novel about Högberg. It was written by Lars Hesslind and published in 1979 by Författarförlaget. A documentary film about Högberg's life was also made: Bosse Högberg – a film about love, illness, and big punches. It was produced in 2000 by Tom Alandh and first aired on SVT2 on 5 October 2000. Bosse Högberg himself also appeared in the film Lyftet from 1978, where he played the drug dealer "Roten" Sandgren in prison.
Bosse Högberg and Anita Lindblom are mentioned in Joakim Thåström's song "Ungefär så här".
References
- ^ "Bosse Högberg". SVT.se. 23 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Bo Hogberg – Boxer". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- "Sök gravsatt på SvenskaGravar.se". svenskagravar.se. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- Lindsten, Björn (22 September 2020). "Anita Lindbloms och Bosse Högbergs stormiga kärlek: Passion, svek och fängelse". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- Sport, S. V. T. (10 November 2005). "Sport: Boxaren Bosse Högberg avliden". SVT Sport (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- Thunborg, Peter (30 October 2016). "Rubrikernas man: Stormar och tragedier". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- "Ett fighterhjärta har stannat". gp.se. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- "Bosse Högberg – en film om kärlek, sjukdom och feta smällar". Apple TV (in Swedish). 1 January 2000. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- "Bosse Högberg – a film about love, illness, and big punches (2000)". SFdb (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- "Svensk mediedatabas (SMDB)". smdb.kb.se. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- "Lyftet (1978) – SFdb" (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- Thåström – Ungefär så här..., retrieved 11 December 2024
External links
- Bo Högberg at IMDb