Albert Oldman

Albert Oldman (born November 18, 1883 in Mile End , † January 15, 1961 in Upminster ) was a British boxer .

At the Olympic Games in 1908 he took part in the heavyweight competition. He dominated his competition: he won the first fight after knockout in the first minute. After benefiting from a bye in the semifinals, he stepped on fellow countryman Sydney Evans in the final . He knocked him out after only two minutes.

Oldman served in the Royal Horse Guards and later became a City of London Police officer . In 1910 he emigrated to Ceylon, today's Sri Lanka , and also worked there for the police.

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Albert Oldman in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )

personal data
SURNAME	Oldman, Albert
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	British boxer
DATE OF BIRTH	November 18, 1883
PLACE OF BIRTH	Mile End (London)
DATE OF DEATH	January 15, 1961
Place of death	Upminster