Samuel Mosberg (April 28, 1905 – October 25, 1992) was an American amateur and professional boxer who won the gold medal in the bantamweight division at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
Early life and background
Mosberg was born in New York City, United States. Details of his family background and early upbringing are limited in publicly available sources.
Amateur boxing career
Mosberg began boxing as a teenager, competing in the amateur circuit in New York. In 1920, at the age of fifteen, he was selected to represent the United States in the Olympic Games. Competing in the bantamweight class (up to 118 lb/53.5 kg), Mosberg advanced through the tournament to the final, where he defeated fellow American Clarence “Kid” Brown to secure the gold medal. His victory contributed to the United States' overall boxing success at those Games.
Professional career
Following his Olympic triumph, Mosberg turned professional in 1921. He fought primarily in the United States, accumulating a record that included several bouts against notable opponents of the era. While he achieved a number of victories, Mosberg never captured a major professional world title. He retired from professional boxing in the early 1930s.
Later life and death
After retiring from the sport, Mosberg pursued a career outside of boxing, though specific details about his post‑boxing occupation are not extensively documented. He remained a resident of the New York area for the remainder of his life. Samuel Mosberg died on October 25, 1992, in New York City at the age of 87.
Legacy
Mosberg is remembered chiefly for his 1920 Olympic gold medal, which stands as one of the early achievements of American boxing on the international stage. His accomplishment is recorded in Olympic and boxing reference works, and he is listed among the United States Olympic gold medalists in boxing.