Swedish Boxing World Champion. Photo via Instagram
Professional boxing was forbidden for 37 years in Sweden but despite the sports taboo status, the country has produced some mighty fine world champions.
Fighters like Badou Jack and Ingemar Johansson are household names in the world of boxing, but Sweden also has a couple of lesser known world champions that are sadly underrated and somewhat forgotten.
Let’s take a closer look at every Swedish boxing world champion that ever graced the ring!