Gianfranco Rosi (boxer)

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Gianfranco Rosi
Born
Gianfranco Rosi

(1957-08-05) 5 August 1957 (age 66)
Assisi, Umbria, Italy
NationalityItalian
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73+14 in (186 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights70
Wins62
Wins by KO18
Losses6
Draws1
No contests1


Gianfranco Rosi (born 5 August 1957) retired Italian boxer who was a two-time world champion in the light-middleweight division.

Contents

Amateur career

Rosi had a record of 94 wins - 2 losses - 4 draws.

Highlights:

Professional career

Rosi turned pro in 1979 and won the WBC light-middleweight title in 1987 by decisioning Lupe Aquino. He lost the belt in 1988 when he was dominated by Donald Curry. Rosi was down once in 2nd, 4th and 8th and down twice in 7th, failing to answer the bell starting the 10th round.

In 1989 he won the IBF light-middleweight title by outpointing the undefeated Darrin Van Horn. [1] He went on to successfully defend the title an impressive 11 times. In 1994 he had a technical draw against Vincent Pettway, and in the rematch later that year Pettway KO'd Rosi, ending his long reign. [2]

In 1995 he took on WBO light-middleweight title holder Verno Phillips and won a decision, but Rosi failed a drug test and Phillips was reinstated as champion. The result of the bout was changed to a No Contest. In 1997 he lost a rematch to Phillips and retired.[ citation needed ]

In 2003 he came out of retirement, and finally retired in 2006 at the age of 49 with a pro record of 62 wins (18 KOs), 6 losses, and 1 draw.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

70 fights62 wins6 losses
By knockout185
By decision411
By disqualification30
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
70Loss62–6–1 (1) Flag of France.svg Robert RoseliaKO11 (12)20 Oct 2006 Flag of San Marino.svg Palasport, San Marino For vacant IBF Inter-Continental Middleweight title
69Win62–5–1 (1) Flag of France.svg Christophe KaragozUD1229 Apr 2006 Flag of Hungary.svg ZBC Gym, Budapest, HungaryRetained IBF Mediterranean Middleweight title
68Win61–5–1 (1) Flag of France.svg Sylvain GomisUD1224 Jun 2005 Flag of Hungary.svg Sporthall Lang, Budapest, Hungary Retained IBF Mediterranean Middleweight title
67Win60–5–1 (1) Flag of Hungary.svg Peter ZsilakTKO6 (12)22 Oct 2004 Flag of Serbia.svg Belgrade, SerbiaRetained IBF Mediterranean Middleweight title
66Win59–5–1 (1) Flag of Romania.svg Mugurel SebeUD814 Dec 2003 Flag of Croatia.svg Rijeka, Croatia Won vacant IBF Mediterranean middleweight titles
65Loss58–5–1 (1) Flag of Belize.svg Verno Phillips MD1221 May 1997 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Moat House Hotel, Liverpool, U.K.For vacant WBU light middleweight title
64Win58–4–1 (1) Flag of Bulgaria.svg Milko StoikovPTS829 Jun 1996 Flag of Serbia.svg Banja Vrujci, Serbia
63NC57–4–1 (1) Flag of Belize.svg Verno Phillips NC1217 May 1995 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzetto dello Sport, Perugia, ItalyFor WBO light-middleweight title
62Loss57–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Vincent Pettway KO4 (12)17 Sep 1994 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost IBF light-middleweight title
61Draw57–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Vincent Pettway TD6 (12)4 Mar 1994 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF light-middleweight title
60Win57–3 Flag of France.svg Gilbert Delé SD1220 Jan 1993 Flag of France.svg Avoriaz, FranceRetained IBF light-middleweight title
59Win56–3 Flag of France.svg Gilbert Delé SD1211 Jul 1992 Flag of Monaco.svg Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoRetained IBF light-middleweight title
58Win55–3 Flag of Spain.svg Angel HernandezTKO6 (12)9 Apr 1992 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzetto dello Sport, Celano, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
57Win54–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Alfredo RamirezPTS1029 Jan 1992 Flag of Italy.svg Salemo, Italy
56Win53–3 Flag of the United States.svg Gilbert BaptistUD1221 Nov 1991 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, Perugia, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
55Win52–3 Flag of the United States.svg Glenn WolfeUD1213 Jul 1991 Flag of Italy.svg Main City Square, Avezzano, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
54Win51–3 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald AmundsenUD1216 Mar 1991 Flag of Italy.svg Palasport, Saint-Vincent, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
53Win50–3 Flag of France.svg René Jacquot UD1230 Nov 1990 Flag of Italy.svg Palais de Sports, Marsala, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
52Win49–3 Flag of the United States.svg Darrin Van Horn UD1221 Jul 1990 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Marino, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
51Win48–3 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin DaigleTKO7 (12)14 Apr 1990 Flag of Monaco.svg Loew's Hotel, Monte Carlo, Monaco Retained IBF light-middleweight title
50Win47–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Troy Waters UD1227 Oct 1989 Flag of Italy.svg Palasport, Saint-Vincent, ItalyRetained IBF light-middleweight title
49Win46–3 Flag of the United States.svg Darrin Van Horn UD1215 Jul 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBF light-middleweight title
48Win45–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jake TorrancePTS822 Apr 1989 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
47Win44–3 Flag of the United States.svg Darryl AnthonyTKO2 (8)15 Feb 1989 Flag of Italy.svg Vibo Valentia, Italy
46Loss43–3 Flag of the United States.svg Donald Curry RTD9 (12)8 Jul 1988 Flag of Italy.svg Portosole, San Remo, ItalyLost WBC light-middleweight title
45Win43–2 Flag of the United States.svg Duane Thomas TKO7 (12)3 Jan 1988 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, Genoa, ItalyRetained WBC light-middleweight title
44Win42–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Lupe Aquino UD122 Oct 1987 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, Perugia, ItalyWon WBC light-middleweight title
43Win41–2 Flag of France.svg Marc RuoccoDQ5 (12)27 Jun 1987 Flag of France.svg Palais des Festivals, Cannes, FranceRetained European super welterweight title
42Win40–2 Flag of Spain.svg Emilio SoleKO2 (12)6 May 1987 Flag of Italy.svg Lucca, ItalyRetained European super welterweight title
41Win39–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Pyatt UD1228 Jan 1987 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, Perugia, Italy Won European super welterweight title
40Win38–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Joaquin VelasquezPTS820 Jun 1986 Flag of Italy.svg Rio Secco, Italy
39Win37–2 Flag of France.svg Jean-Marie TouatiPTS1016 May 1986 Flag of France.svg Gymnase Principiano, Le Cannet, France
38Win36–2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Lomami Wa LomamiPTS828 Dec 1985 Flag of Italy.svg Terni, Italy
37Win35–2 Flag of Italy.svg Gaetano CasoKO8 (12)23 Nov 1985 Flag of Italy.svg Viterbo, ItalyWon Italian Welterweight Title
36Win34–2 Flag of Italy.svg Domenico RicciKO3 (8)11 Oct 1985 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
35Win33–2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Inino Wa BolambaPTS815 Jun 1985 Flag of Italy.svg Spoleto, Italy
34Loss32–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lloyd Honeyghan KO3 (12)5 Jan 1985 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzetto dello Sport, Perugia, Italy Lost European Welterweight Title
33Win32–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Martin RojasPTS1017 Nov 1984 Flag of Italy.svg Riva del Garda, Italy
32Win31–1 Flag of Spain.svg Perico Fernández UD127 Jul 1984 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, ItalyWon vacant European welterweight title
31Win30–1 Flag of France.svg Yvon SegorPTS818 May 1984 Flag of France.svg Palais des sports, Cannes, France
30Win29–1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny McClainKO7 (8)31 Mar 1984 Flag of Italy.svg Spoleto, Italy
29Win28–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dario De JesusPTS83 Mar 1984 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo dei Congressi, Riva del Garda, Italy
28Win27–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike EssettDQ4 (8)12 Nov 1983 Flag of Italy.svg Discoteca Ellera, Perugia, Italy
27Win26–1 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco GalloTKO8 (12)30 Sep 1983 Flag of Italy.svg Modena, ItalyRetained Italian Welterweight Title
26Win25–1 Flag of Italy.svg Luciano NavarraPTS81 Jul 1983 Flag of Italy.svg Vibo Valentia, Italy
25Win24–1 Flag of Italy.svg Pierangelo Pira TKO5 (12)22 Apr 1983 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, ItalyRetained Italian Welterweight Title
24Win23–1 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Mosimo MaelekePTS811 Feb 1983 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
23Win22–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Everaldo Costa Azevedo TKO7 (12)15 Oct 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, ItalyRetained Italian Welterweight Title
22Win21–1 Flag of Italy.svg Antonio AntinoPTS816 Sep 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
21Win20–1 Flag of Italy.svg Antonio TorselloTKO2 (12)15 Aug 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Alberobello, ItalyRetained Italian Welterweight Title
20Win19–1 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Mosimo MaelekePTS817 Jul 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Assisi, Italy
19Win18–1 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Mosimo MaelekePTS812 Jun 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Todi, Italy
18Win17–1 Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Di PadovaRTD7 (12)16 Apr 1982 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, ItalyWon Italian Welterweight Title
17Win16–1 Flag of El Salvador.svg Oscar AparicioPTS84 Dec 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
16Win15–1 Flag of Tunisia.svg Bechir JelassiPTS813 Nov 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Rome, Italy
15Win14–1 Flag of Italy.svg Antonio TorselloTKO2 (8)11 Sep 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
14Win13–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Claudio PereiraPTS812 Jul 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Assisi, Italy
13Win12–1 Flag of Italy.svg Piero SpadacciniPTS623 May 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzetto dello Sport, Perugia, Italy
12Win11–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Claudio PereiraPTS1010 Apr 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzetto dello Sport, Perugia, Italy
11Win10–1 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco GalloPTS87 Mar 1981 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
10Win9–1 Flag of Italy.svg Filiberto ZaccheoTKO1 (8)17 Dec 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Senigallia, Italy
9Win8–1 Flag of Italy.svg Ernesto RosPTS829 Nov 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Spoleto, Italy
8Win7–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Mauro Fernandes da CruzPTS814 Sep 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Ellera, Italy
7Win6–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Jose Luis RibeiroDQ2 (8)27 Aug 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Senigallia, Italy
6Loss5–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Nelson GomesTKO7 (8)31 May 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Spoleto, Italy
5Win5–0 Flag of France.svg Patrick BabouramPTS68 Mar 1980 Flag of Italy.svg Spoleto, Italy
4Win4–0 Flag of Serbia.svg Zdravko JovicicTKO1 (6)29 Dec 1979 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
3Win3–0 Flag of France.svg Maurice RenaudPTS624 Nov 1979 Flag of Italy.svg Marsciano, Italy
2Win2–0 Flag of Italy.svg Scipione ColaianniTKO2 (6)19 Oct 1979 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy
1Win1–0 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco SannaPTS610 Sep 1979 Flag of Italy.svg Perugia, Italy Professional Debut

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Gilles Elbilia
EBU welterweight champion
7 July 1984 – 5 January 1985
Succeeded by
Preceded by EBU light middleweight champion
28 January – 2 October 1987
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
René Jacquot
New title IBF Mediterranean
middleweight champion

14 December 2003 20 October 2006
Failed to win Inter-Continental title
Vacant
Title next held by
Gaetano Nespro
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light middleweight champion
2 October 1987 – 8 July 1988
Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF light middleweight champion
15 July 1989 – 17 September 1994
Succeeded by