 Walter Facchinetti in 1968 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 29 March 1947 Arcisate, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Walter Facchinetti (born 29 March 1947) is an Italian boxer.
| Walter Facchinetti in 1968 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 29 March 1947 Arcisate, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Walter Facchinetti (born 29 March 1947) is an Italian boxer.
He competed in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1] At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he defeated Josef Kapín of Czechoslovakia, before losing to Kurt Baumgartner of Austria. [1]
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