Ernst Pistulla (28 November 1906 – 3 March 1945)[1] was a Germanboxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Goslar. Pistulla was the German amateur light heavyweight champion in 1928.[2] He won the silver medal in the light heavyweight class after losing the final against Víctor Avendaño. He died in a Nazi prison during World War II, supposedly of neurosyphilis.[3]
1928 Olympic results
Round of 16: Defeated Leon Lucas (United States) on points
Quarterfinal: Defeated William Murphy (Ireland) on points
Semifinal: Defeated Karel Miljon (Netherlands) on points
Final: Lost to Victorio Avendano (Argentina) on points (was awarded silver medal)