 Primo Zamparini at the 1960 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 9 February 1939 (age 85) Fabriano, Italy | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||
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Primo Zamparini (born 9 February 1939) is a retired Italian bantamweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 1960 Olympics. [1] After winning a European bronze in Belgrade in 1961, he turned professional, and had a record of 16 wins (7 by knockout), 6 losses and 6 draws. He retired in 1966. [2]
European Championships (54 kg), Luzern, Switzerland, May 1959:
World Military Championships (54 kg), Wiesbaden, West Germany, June 1960:
XVII Summer Olympics (54 kg), Rome, Italy, August–September 1960: [3]
European Championships (54 kg), Belgrade, Yugoslavia, June 1961:
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| 28 fights | 16 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 4 |
| Draws | 6 | |
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