Olanda Anderson
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Olanda Anderson (born November 16, 1972) is an American former boxer best known for being a member of the 2000 United States Olympic Team as a light heavyweight.
Background
Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Anderson became a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant.
Amateur career
Anderson was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 1998 and 2000.
Olympic results
- 1st round bye
- Lost to Rudolf Kraj (Czech Republic) 13-14
Professional career
Anderson turned pro in 2002 and was undefeated in the only two recorded bouts of his career. Both bouts were one week apart in January 2002.
External links
- Boxing record for Olanda Anderson from BoxRec (registration required)
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- Heavyweight boxers
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- Olympic boxers for the United States
- Boxers at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
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