All boxersFrancesco Pianeta
“Italian Ace”
Boxing · Retired35-5-1RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
14WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-3-0 in 5 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Francesco Pianeta |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Italian Ace |
| Date of birth | 8 Oct 1984 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Birthplace | Corigliano Calabro, Italy |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 196 cm (6′5″) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 2005–2018 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 5 (2009–2018) |
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Titles and honours
- WBO European heavyweight champion 2014
- IBO International heavyweight champion 2017
- European Union heavyweight champion 2008
Background
Italian heavyweight raised in Germany from age six, who turned pro after a Muay Thai career. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko in 2013 and ended his career after losing to Tyson Fury in 2018.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
5 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Tyson Fury | Decision (points) | 10 | 18 Aug 2018 | – | |
| Loss | Ruslan Chagaev | TKO | 1 | 2:57 | 11 Jul 2015 | Magdeburg, Germany |
| Loss | Wladimir Klitschko | TKO | 6 | 4 May 2013 | Mannheim, Germany | |
| Win | Oliver McCall | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 May 2012 | Frankfurt, Germany | |
| Win | Matt Skelton | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 3:00 | 19 Sep 2009 |