All boxersFrancesco Damiani
Boxing30-2-0RECORD
24WINS BY KO / TKO
6WINS BY DECISION
32PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 4 Oct 1958 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Birthplace | Bagnacavallo, Italy |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 190 cm (6′3″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1985–1993 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 5 Jan 1985 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Oliver McCall, 23 Apr 1993 |
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Titles and honours
- WBO heavyweight champion (1989–1991)
- European heavyweight champion (1987–1989)
- WBC International heavyweight champion (1987)
Background
Francesco Damiani is an Italian former heavyweight who won Olympic silver at the 1984 Games. As a professional he became the inaugural WBO heavyweight champion in 1989.
Fight history
32 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Oliver McCall | TKO | 8 | 1:09 | 23 Apr 1993 | The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, US | |
| Win | Greg Page | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Sep 1992 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Michael Greer | KO | 1 | 3:00 | 22 Apr 1992 | Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Frankie Swindell | Decision (points) | 8 | 7 Mar 1992 | Fano, Italy | ||
| Loss | Ray Mercer | KO | 9 | 2:47 | 11 Jan 1991 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Lost WBO heavyweight title |
| Win | Everett Martin | KO | 2 | 20 Oct 1990 | Carisport, Cesena, Italy | ||
| Win | Tony Morrison | KO | 3 | 2 Jun 1990 | Godiasco, Italy | ||
| Win | Daniel Eduardo Neto | TKO | 2 | 16 Dec 1989 | Carisport, Cesena, Italy | Retained WBO heavyweight title | |
| Win | Johnny du Plooy | KO | 3 | 1:48 | 6 May 1989 | Stadio Nicola De Simone, Syracuse, Italy | Won inaugural WBO heavyweight title |
| Win | Manfred Jassmann | KO | 3 | 17 Dec 1988 | Sassari, Italy | Retained European heavyweight title | |
| Win | Tyrell Biggs | TKO | 5 | 1:06 | 29 Oct 1988 | Palatrussardi, Milan, Italy | |
| Win | John Emmen | TKO | 3 | 22 Apr 1988 | Palatrussardi, Milan, Italy | Retained European heavyweight title | |
| Win | Dorcey Gaymon | TKO | 4 | 22 Jan 1988 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Anders Eklund | KO | 6 | 2:40 | 9 Oct 1987 | Aosta, Italy | Won European heavyweight title |
| Win | Eddie Richardson | Decision (points) | 10 | 11 Jul 1987 | Corsico, Italy | ||
| Win | James Broad | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 11 Apr 1987 | PalaDozza, Bologna, Italy | ||
| Win | Eddie Gregg | TKO | 1 | 14 Feb 1987 | Lucca, Italy | Won vacant WBC International heavyweight title | |
| Win | Rodney Smith | TKO | 2 | 19 Dec 1986 | Ancona, Italy | ||
| Win | Kevin P Porter | TKO | 5 | 14 Nov 1986 | San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy | ||
| Win | Rocky Sekorski | Decision (points) | 10 | 19 Sep 1986 | Lerici, Italy | ||
| Win | Donnie Long | KO | 2 | 4 Jul 1986 | Porlezza, Italy | ||
| Win | Danny Sutton | TKO | 7 | 30 May 1986 | Abano Terme, Italy | ||
| Win | Mike Perkins | TKO | 5 | 2 Apr 1986 | Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Tom Trimm | KO | 2 | 14 Feb 1986 | Milan, Italy | ||
| Win | Bobby Crabtree | TKO | 6 | 31 Jan 1986 | Abbiategrasso, Italy | ||
| Win | Felipe Rodriguez | TKO | 5 | 28 Sep 1985 | Sassari, Italy | ||
| Win | Rick Kellar | TKO | 1 | 1:26 | 13 Jul 1985 | Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Walter Santemore | Decision (points) | 6 | 29 Jun 1985 | Bellaria, Italy | ||
| Win | Larry Roberson | TKO | 1 | 2:47 | 17 May 1985 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Dragomir Milo Popovic | TKO | 6 | 20 Apr 1985 | Ceriale, Italy | ||
| Win | George Butzbach | TKO | 2 | 8 Mar 1985 | Modena, Italy | ||
| Win | Allou Gobe | TKO | 3 | 5 Jan 1985 | PalaEvangelisti, Perugia, Italy | Pro debut |
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