Joseph Lang

Joseph Ignatius Lang (February 4, 1911 – November 13, 1990) was an American boxer who had competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. Lang was born in Lovelock, Nevada[1] and died in Santa Clara, California.[2] In 1932 he finished fourth in the bantamweight class. After losing in the semi-finals to Hans Ziglarski, he was unable to compete in the bronze medal competition against José Villanueva.

1932 Olympic results

Below is the record of Joseph Lang, an American bantamweight boxer who competed at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics:

  • Round of 16: defeated Sabino Tirado (Mexico) on points
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Carlos Pereyra (Argentina) by walkover
  • Semifinal: lost to Hans Ziglarski (Germany) on points
  • Bronze Medal Bout: lost to José Villanueva (Philippines) by walkover

References

  1. ^ "All American: the giant legacy of "Little" Joe Bliss". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  2. ^ "JOSEPH LANG DIES AT 75.; Veteran Salesman Was With du Pont Concern Nearly 47 Years". The New York Times. 1930-03-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-18.


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