Bob Goslin represented New Zealand as a featherweight boxer at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London. He fought E, R. Johnson (USA) in match #4. Johnson winner by TKO round three.

Goslin was chosen as part of the Wellington boxing team to fight the US Marines in 1942. Goslin was matched to meet US marine P. Gonsalves, knocking out the American during the first 30 seconds of the match. The team also included Lyn Philp

Lyn Philp

Lyn Philp was a New Zealand professional boxer, and New Zealand's Bantamweight Champion from 1947 - 1954.*Ranked fourth best bantamweight New Zealand all time greats....

and Jack McCann who both had wins

Professional career

Goslin went on to become a professional boxer having three pro bouts with one win and two losses.