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Acatullo defends Italian Title with a KO over Gualtieri

Last night, at the event held at PalaOltrepo in Voghera, the main event featured Francesco Acatullo defending the Italian lightweight title against Antonio Gualtieri. “The Tiger of Caivano,” 37, in…

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 blood ties of the great Rocky Marciano, born and raised in the USA but the…

If Vinny Pazienza Is in the Hall of Fame, Then Sandro Mazzinghi Deserves It Too!

Among the 2025 inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the inclusion of Vinny Paz—better known by his former name, Vinny Pazienza—has sparked quite a bit of debate. The…

Huge opportunity for Samuel Nmomah: he will face Mielnicki Jr in Riyadh

Like a bolt from the blue came the news of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a boxer from our national scene. It’s the undefeated middleweight Samuel Nmomah, who on November 22…

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 shaping the blood of indomitable warriors. After giving birth to the father…

Morello, Sarchioto and the controversies over “minor titles”

Dario Morello and Giovanni Sarchioto don’t have much in common. They are both professional boxers, and they both compete in the middleweight division, but their technical styles and personality traits…

Abbes Mouhiidine and Salvatore Cavallaro turn professional

Two Italian boxers with impressive résumés are ready to make the big leap into the professional ranks. They are Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine and Salvatore Cavallaro, both long-time members of the…

Canelo vs Crawford: Predictions from Italian Boxing Champions

We’ve entered fight week for the highly anticipated clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, set to take place on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.…

Magnesi vs Magsayo changes date and location

Contrary to what had been previously announced, the fight between our Michael Magnesi and the Filipino Mark Magsayo, a WBC super featherweight final eliminator, will not take place on October…

Magnesi in the lion’s den: he will face Magsayo for a shot at the World Title

One last step to seize the chance of a lifetime. On October 29, our Michael Magnesi will face the final obstacle that separates him from the opportunity to fight for…