Anton Josipović


Anton Ante Josipović is a former Yugoslav boxer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Though Croatian, he was born in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia.

Amateur career

Olympic results

1984 - Olympic Games, Los Angeles, California: Gold Medal
Josipović began his professional career in 1990 and won his first eight bouts. In 1994, he took on Asmir Vojnović for the Croatian Cruiserweight Title and lost a decision. In the rematch in 1995, Josipović again lost by decision and retired from boxing.

Professional boxing record

Personal life

He later became a sports journalist and covered Holyfield's career. In 1997, he was shot and seriously wounded by an unidentified assailant in the Bosnian town of Banja Luka.