Valerio Nati

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Valerio Nati
Born (1956-04-11) 11 April 1956 (age 68)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins46
Wins by KO28
Losses5
Draws4

Valerio Nati (born April 11, 1956 in Dovadola, Italy) is a former Italian professional boxer. He was the World Boxing Organization's world Super Bantamweight champion.

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Professional career

Nati turned professional in 1978 under the management of Giorgio Bonetti. He won the Italian bantamweight title from Giuseppe Fossati in his 11th fight in 1979, and the vacant European Bantamweight title in a bout against Juan Francisco Rodríguez the following year.

Between 1981 and 1982, Nati defended his title five times in matches against Vicente Rodriguez, John Feeney, Jean-Jacques Souris, Luis De La Sagra, and Esteban Eguia. However, he struggled to get down to 118 lbs. for his fight with Fossati in 1982 and lost the title to his rival. A rematch with Fossati the following year was fought to a draw.

In 1983, Nati lost two matches for the European Boxing Union Featherweight title. The following year, Bonetti retired and Nati chose Umberto Branchini as his new manager. Between 1984 and 1987 Nati racked up 14 consecutive victories to get another shot at the European Featherweight title, which he won against Marc Amand in two rounds. After six more victories, he had a World Boxing Council Super Bantamweight title opportunity against Daniel Zaragoza, but was knocked out in the 5th round. [1] He rebounded from the loss, challenging World Boxing Organization Super Bantamweight champion Kenny Mitchell and winning by disqualification. [2] Nati lost in his first defense of the WBO title to Puerto Rican Orlando Fernandez, and eventually retired in 1991. From 2012 to 2014 he was a part of the World Series of Boxing Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder team that won the 2011–2012 World Championship in London.

Professional boxing record

55 fights46 wins5 losses
By knockout283
By decision162
By disqualification20
Draws4
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
55Win46–5–4Esteban Perez QuinonesTKO4 (?)1991-08-17Boville Ernica, Italy
54Loss45–5–4 Orlando Fernandez TKO10 (12)1990-05-12 Palasport Roberta Serradimigni, Sassari, ItalyLost WBO super-bantamweight title
53Win45–4–4 Kenny Mitchell DQ4 (12)1989-12-09Teramo, ItalyWon WBO super-bantamweight title
52Win44–4–4Ignacio MartinezTKO2 (?)1989-09-29Forlì, Italy
51Win43–4–4Dean LynchTKO6 (8)1989-05-12Lodi, Italy
50Loss42–4–4 Daniel Zaragoza KO5 (12)1988-11-26 Palazzo dello sport, Forlì, ItalyFor WBC super-bantamweight title
49Win42–3–4Jose GallegosTKO5 (?)1988-06-04Cagliari, Italy
48Win41–3–4Ricky WestKO2 (?)1988-02-27 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
47Win40–3–4Jose HernandezTKO1 (?)1987-11-22Trezzano sul Naviglio, Italy
46Win39–3–4Vincenzo LimatolaDQ7 (12)1987-07-24Silvi, ItalyRetained European featherweight title
45Win38–3–4Carlos SeguraKO1 (?)1987-05-22Jesi, Italy
44Win37–3–4Marc AmandTKO2 (12)1987-03-13Forlì, ItalyWon vacant European featherweight title
43Win36–3–4Chris DiazTKO7 (?)1986-10-10Carisport, Cesena, Italy
42Win35–3–4Sonny LongPTS8 (8)1986-06-20Paris, France
41Win34–3–4John FarrellPTS8 (8)1986-04-26Palazzo Dello Sport, Lucca, Italy
40Win33–3–4Steve CleakTKO4 (10)1986-02-14Milan, Italy
39Win32–3–4Danny LeeTKO2 (8)1985-12-26Modena, Italy
38Win31–3–4 Rubén Darío Palacio PTS10 (10)1985-10-12 Carisport, Cesena, Italy
37Win30–3–4Luis de la SagraTKO3 (?)1985-07-09Forlì, Italy
36Win29–3–4 Billy Hardy TKO4 (?)1985-06-07Scandicci, Italy
35Win28–3–4Julio GarciaKO1 (?)1985-04-12Forlì, Italy
34Win27–3–4Ley Umba SengiPTS8 (8)1985-03-01Forlì, Italy
33Win26–3–4Maurizio LupinoPTS8 (8)1984-10-06Carrara, Italy
32Win25–3–4Manuel SantosPTS8 (8)1984-07-02Milan, Italy
31Win24–3–4 Orlando Maldonado TKO5 (10)1984-05-26 Mets Pavillion, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
30Win23–3–4Vicente FernandezTKO5 (?)1984-04-13Milan, Italy
29Loss22–3–4 Barry McGuigan KO6 (12)1983-11-16 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.For vacant European featherweight title
28Loss22–2–4 Loris Stecca PTS12 (12)1983-08-05Camaiore, ItalyFor European featherweight title
27Draw22–1–4Richard SakaPTS8 (8)1983-06-03Portoferraio, Italy
26Draw22–1–3Giuseppe FossatiPTS12 (12)1983-02-24Bologna, ItalyFor European bantamweight title
25Win22–1–2Mariano GarcíaTKO1 (10)1983-01-05Ischia, Italy
24Draw21–1–2Richard SakaPTS8 (8)1982-11-10Sassari, Italy
23Loss21–1–1Giuseppe FossatiPTS12 (12)1982-04-28Lignano Sabbiadoro, ItalyLost European bantamweight title
22Win21–0–1Esteban EguíaTKO5 (12)1982-01-27Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole, ItalyRetained European bantamweight title
21Win20–0–1Luis de la SagraPTS12 (12)1981-11-19Campobello di Mazara, ItalyRetained European bantamweight title
20Win19–0–1Jean Jacques SourisTKO2 (12)1981-09-02Stintino, ItalyRetained European bantamweight title
19Win18–0–1 John Feeney PTS12 (12)1981-06-17Cervia, ItalyRetained European bantamweight title
18Win17–0–1Vicente RodriguezKO5 (12)1981-04-01Rome, ItalyRetained European bantamweight title
17Win16–0–1Dominique CesariPTS8 (8)1981-02-14Sassari, Italy
16Win15–0–1 Juan Francisco Rodríguez PTS12 (12)1980-12-03Forlì, ItalyWon vacant European bantamweight title
15Win14–0–1Antonio Luis FrancaTKO5 (?)1980-08-06Silvi, Italy
14Win13–0–1Josias MelquiadesPTS8 (8)1980-05-31Sassari, Italy
13Win12–0–1Franco BuglioneTKO3 (12)1980-04-24Forlì, ItalyRetained Italian bantamweight title
12Win11–0–1Claudio TandaKO1 (?)1980-03-15Forlì, Italy
11Win10–0–1Giuseppe FossatiUD12 (12)1979-11-30Forlì, ItalyWon Italian bantamweight title
10Draw9–0–1Heleno FerreiraPTS8 (8)1979-10-11Faenza, Italy
9Win9–0Luigi TessarinPTS8 (8)1979-06-08Ravenna, Italy
8Win8–0Abdelkader EsmainPTS8 (8)1979-04-14Forlì, Italy
7Win7–0Nessim ZebeliniPTS8 (8)1978-12-26 PalaDozza, Bologna, Italy
6Win6–0Salvatore LaconiTKO3 (8)1978-11-03Forlì, Italy
5Win5–0Giulio GrecoKO5 (?)1978-10-21Palazzo Dello Sport, Pesaro, Italy
4Win4–0Domenico PalumboTKO3 (?)1978-07-19Municipal Stadium, Bellaria – Igea Marina, Italy
3Win3–0Antonio Luis FrancaTKO4 (?)1978-07-06Lugo, Italy
2Win2–0Luigi ParavatiTKO2 (?)1978-05-19Forlì, Italy
1Win1–0Domenico PalumboPTS6 (6)1978-04-07Faenza, Italy

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References

  1. "Daniel Zaragoza of Mexico retained his World Boxing Council..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  2. "Featherweight Title Retained by Paez". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Giuseppe Fossati
Italian bantamweight champion
November 30, 1979 – 1980
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Giuseppe Fossati
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnny Owen
European bantamweight champion
December 3, 1980 – April 28, 1982
Succeeded by
Giuseppe Fossati
Vacant
Title last held by
Jim McDonnell
European featherweight champion
March 13, 1987 – 1988
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jean-Marc Renard
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO super-bantamweight champion
December 9, 1989 – May 12, 1990
Succeeded by