Nicolae Linca

Name: Nicolae Linca
Hometown: Romania
Birthplace: Feisa, Romania
Died: 2008-06-28 (Age:79)
Amateur Boxer: Record

Nicolae Linca (2 January 1929 - 28 June 2008) of Romania defeated Frederick Tiedt of Ireland on a 3-2 decision, to capture the Olympic Gold Medal in the 148 pound (Welterweight) class at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Tiedt actually received more total points, but Linca was given the decision by three of the five judges.

Linca like many Eastern Bloc boxers of his era, did not have a professional career.

Olympic results

1952 (as a welterweight)

• Defeated Sergio Gascue (Venezuela) 3-0
• Lost to Günther Heidemann (West Germany) RSC 1

1956 (as a welterweight)

• Defeated Hector Hatch (Fiji) points
• Defeated Nicholas Andre (South Africa) points
• Defeated Nicholas Gargano (Great Britain) points
• Defeated Frederick Tiedt (Ireland) 3-2