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From Carnera to Benvenuti, from Loi to Arcari, the history of Italian boxing is rich with great champions capable of adorning their waists with the most prestigious belts and providing boxing fans with unforgettable fights. In this column, we seek to delve into their careers and personal stories through narratives and interviews.

Recent articles

From Moscow Gold to the World Title: Interview with Patrizio Oliva

Hit without getting hit: this is the pure and simple essence of the “Sweet Science”, and...

Bruno Arcari, the phenomenal anti-diva of the ring

If there is one thing that stands out about Bruno Arcari, an extraordinary world champion of Italian...

The New Wave: Triple Interview with Italian Rising Promoters

For a long time now, Italian boxing fans have looked back on the golden years of our boxing scene...

Interview with Francesco Damiani, our last champion among the giants

Heavyweights have traditionally not brought much luck to our country. With the exception of the...

From Emigrant to Champion: Interview with Rocky Mattioli

There must be something in the air of the small Abruzzese town of Ripa Teatina, something capable of...

Paolo Vidoz turns 55: interview with the “Titanium Jaw” champion

Humor and self-irony have always characterized Paolo Vidoz, the talented heavyweight from Gorizia...

Interview with Gianfranco Rosi: The Record-Breaking Feats of the Eternal Underdog

In boxing, as in any other sport, becoming a world champion is an extremely difficult achievement...

The extraordinary “Romagna Queen” and her achievements: interview with Simona Galassi

Bringing prestige to Italian boxing by reaching historic milestones and earning major accolades were...

I, a “Mazzinghiano” at heart, mourn the passing of Nino Benvenuti

Nino Benvenuti has left us. The great champion from Istria passed away less than a month after...