Triple champion of French boxing in the 1960s, the Caen Jean-Baptiste Rolland died at the age of 81 years. In particular, he faced the great Sugar Ray Robinson at the Caen Sports Palace in November 1964.
An emblematic figure of Noble art in Normandy, Jean-Baptiste Rolland died at the age of 81. The Caennais had distinguished himself in his discipline in the 1960s. He had notably won three titles of champion of France, in 1961, 1966 and 1969.
Jean-Baptiste Rolland also competed in two European championships, one of which, memorable, against Italian Alessandro Mazzingui on 3 February 1967 in Milan. That day, the Norman's clan threw in the towel in the 10th round.
During his rich career, Jean-Baptiste Rolland also had the formidable privilege of crossing the road of the great Sugar Ray Robinson. At the Palais des Sports in Caen, on November 7, 1964, he lost in points to the multiple world champion.
The Boxing Hall of the Sports Union of Caen Railwaymen (USCC) bears his name. His funeral will be celebrated on Thursday, December 6 at 2:30 pm in Saint-Jean-Eudes Church, Caen.