Memorial Page for Mate Parlov

Nov 16, 1948 – Jul 29, 2008(59 years)Died in:Pula, Istria County

Croatian boxer and Olympic gold medalist

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July 29th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Split, Croatia

Place of Death

Pula, Istria County

Occupation

boxer

Nationality

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Cause of Death

lung cancer

Children

Burial Place

Monte Ghiro City Cemetery

Awards(3)

Franjo Bučar State Award for Sportstar on Croatian Walk of FameWBC World Light Heavyweight Champion

Mate Parlov (* November 16, 1948 in Split; † July 29, 2008 in Pula) was a croatian boxer and Olympic gold medalist. He was 59 years old. He had 2 children. His awards include Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport, star on Croatian Walk of Fame and WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion. His cause of death was lung cancer. He was buried at Monte Ghiro City Cemetery.

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Born in Split, Croatia

1948

star on Croatian Walk of Fame

2008

Died in Pula, Istria County (lung cancer)

2008

Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport

2018

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Mate Parlov. Forever remembered.