Jørgen Hansen

Who is Jørgen Hansen?

Jørgen Hansen is a retired Danish welterweight boxer.

Hansen competed for Denmark at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the welterweight division but lost his first match. Hansen turned professional shortly after the games and was active as a professional until 1982.

Hansen won the European welterweight title in 1977 against Italian Marco Scano but lost the title by disqualification in his first defense. In 1978 he was awarded a chance to regain the title against Frenchman Alain Marion whom Hansen stooped in the 6 round of the title bout. Hansen later lost the title by disqualification. Hansen won the European title for the third time when he knocked out British European champion Dave Boy Green in the third round. Hansen fought for the world light welterweight title in 1973, but was stopped by Italian Bruno Arcari.

Hansen retired in 1982 with a professional record of 78-14-0.