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Miklós Papp

Miklós Papp was a Hungarian boxer born in 1926 who gained fame for his exceptional skill and toughness in the ring. He is best known for winning three Olympic gold medals (1948, 1952, and 1956), a rare achievement in boxing. Papp competed as a light-middleweight and middleweight boxer and was celebrated for his technical ability, strong punching, and strategic approach. His successes helped put Hungary on the world boxing map. Papp's career was distinguished not only by his Olympic wins but also by his influence on the sport and his reputation as one of the best amateur boxers of his era.