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What former Olympians went on to become pro boxers?

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Some are ....

1) Muhammad Ali - 1960 gold medalist in the light heavyweight division
2) Joe Frazier - 1964 gold medalist in the heavyweight division
3) George Foreman - 1972 gold medalist in the heavyweight division
4) Sugar Ray Leonard - 1976 gold medalist in the welterweight division
5) Oscar de la Hoya - 1992 gold medalist in the lightweight division

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