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Focus on Diego Lenzi: Strengths and Weaknesses of Italy’s Heavyweight Hope

Recently returned from Sheffield, where he competed in the 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals, earning second place, Italy’s heavyweight boxing hope Diego Lenzi, known as “El Toro”, is now focused…

Fights of the Week from December 2 to 8

After two weeks with few major events, international boxing is back in full swing. Over the next seven days, there will be several interesting fights to watch, some of which…

Interview with Agostino Cardamone, Whose Left Hook Made Italy Dream

Today, Agostino Cardamone turns 59. The former boxer from Campania, renowned for his courage, aggressive style, and deadly left hook, was a significant figure in Italian and international boxing during…

Irma Testa and Angela Carini at Odds: “You Made All of Italy Look Bad!”

A fiery clash through the media has erupted between two prominent members of Italy’s women’s national boxing team. The protagonists are Irma Testa and Angela Carini, both participants in the…

The Roots of the Italian Boxing Crisis According to Andrea Sarritzu

As every year, this is the time to assess how boxing can take a leap in quality to reclaim its rightful place among the nation’s top sports, as it once…

A Disappointing Show Followed by High-Quality Events: A Weekend Full of Emotions

A warm greeting to all our readers! This past weekend was packed with boxing events. It had been a long time since the sport received such widespread attention from both…

Interview with Salvatore Cherchi, the Veteran Promoter Who Founded OPI Since ’82

A history spanning over 50 years, boxing events organized across every corner of Italy, and relationships forged with some of the most prestigious international figures in the sport: this is…

Interview with Andrea Sarritzu: From a Missed World Title to Unforgettable European Championships

Our section “Great Italian Boxing” expands today with a key chapter dedicated to the talented Sardinian boxer Andrea Sarritzu, a standout in a career that brought immense prestige to Italy.…

Lucas Bahdi Edges Out a Superb Armando Casamonica, but the Italian Holds His Head High

An outstanding performance, far exceeding expectations, wasn’t enough for Armando Casamonica to convince the judges to award him the victory over Canada’s dangerous knockout artist Lucas Bahdi. However, the Italian…

Fights of the Week from November 11 to 17

We have entered a week full of must-see events for boxing fans. Many boxers will be competing both on the national scene and around the world, with many intriguing and…