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Paolo Vidoz turns 55: interview with the “Titanium Jaw” champion
Humor and self-irony have always characterized Paolo Vidoz, the talented heavyweight from Gorizia who turns 55 today. So, when after the KO loss against the giant Nicolay Valuev he had…
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. Even harder, however, is maintaining that status for years, piling up defense after defense…
Parigi Bini and Peral draw: the European Title remains vacant
Italian fighter Vittoria Parigi Bini and Spain’s Maria Luz Peral gave it their all to convince the judges of their superiority over the other, but neither succeeded and the bout…
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 not just men—far from it. Over the past few decades, several women with outstanding technical and…
20 Years Ago, Vidoz vs Hoffmann: Paolone’s Roar in the Lion’s Den!
Genius and recklessness, talent and indolence — the entire career of Italy’s last notable heavyweight, Paolo Vidoz from Gorizia, was marked by the contrast between his excellent technical fundamentals, which…
Zucco falls in the tenth round against Simpson but leaves with his head held high
The clash between Ivan Zucco and Callum Simpson at Oakwell Football Ground in Barnsley, UK, was an insane, thrilling, and dramatic match. Unfortunately for the many Italian fans tuned in…
Zucco and Squeo in the lion’s den: a crucial week for Italian boxing
A crucial week begins today for Italian boxing. The two most significant events involving our national fighters will see super middleweight Ivan Zucco and cruiserweight Claudio Squeo heading into the…
Casamonica Defeats Metonyekpon by Split Decision in a Very Close Fight
Title fight at the Pala Atlantico in Rome, with the EBU Silver super lightweight belt on the line. The champion Charlemagne “Charly” Metonyekpon faced off against challenger Armando Casamonica. A…
Gloria Peritore conquers Europe! Natalia Francesca defeated on points
A dream night in Carbonia for Italian women’s boxing: Italian fighter Gloria Peritore has claimed the vacant EBU European bantamweight title by defeating Spain’s Natalia Francesca on points in a…
Comeback victory for Zara, who defeats Picardi and becomes European champion
Three is the magic number. Cristian Zara must have thought so last night, after achieving the greatest feat of his boxing career by defeating the talented Vincenzo Picardi on his…