Boxer's Statue

Dynamic boxing statue

"The Boxers" statue is located in Siltasaari in a small park opposite Scandic Paasi Hotel. This bronze statue by Johannes Haapasalo depicts two naked boxers in action. It was unveiled in 1932.

Remembering Gunnar Barlund

Gunnar Batrlund was a Finnish Heavy Weight Boxer who competed unsuccessfully in the 1932 Olympics and went on to become a professional and a US citizen. This depiction of two boxers is apparently erec...

Boxing tradition

The statue by Johannes Haapasalo from 1932 is situated at Hakaniemi in a small square in front of the great Art Nouveau palace Paasitorni, a traditional boxing venue. Other works by the same artist ca...

Fine bronze sculpture

We were surprised to come across this grand sculpture soon after arriving in Kallio. Set in a little park it shows two boxers in action. It well captures the dynamic activity of the sport. We h...

躍動感のある銅像

「エスプラナーディ公園」にある銅像の一つです。東側にありました。 躍動感のあるボクシングをしている銅像で、とても印象に残りました。