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BECHEN, Fran. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Boxer. Bechen held a record for being the only boxer ever to quality six times for the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. Beginning in 1956, he compiled an impressive string of victories as the Open Champion of the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves at 118 pounds. | [[Image:franbechen.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Fran Bechen]]BECHEN, Fran. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Boxer. Bechen held a record for being the only boxer ever to quality six times for the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. Beginning in 1956, he compiled an impressive string of victories as the Open Champion of the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves at 118 pounds. | ||
He continued in [[BOXING]] as an official in amateur and then professional competitions. By 1998 he had officiated in more than 6,300 bouts. | He continued in [[BOXING]] as an official in amateur and then professional competitions. By 1998 he had officiated in more than 6,300 bouts. | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 16 October 2012
BECHEN, Fran. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Boxer. Bechen held a record for being the only boxer ever to quality six times for the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. Beginning in 1956, he compiled an impressive string of victories as the Open Champion of the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves at 118 pounds.
He continued in BOXING as an official in amateur and then professional competitions. By 1998 he had officiated in more than 6,300 bouts.