All boxersGiovanni Parisi
“Flash”
Boxing · Deceased41-5-1RECORD
29WINS BY KO / TKO
12WINS BY DECISION
47PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Flash |
| Date of birth | 2 Dec 1967 |
| Died | 25 Mar 2009 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Birthplace | Vibo Valentia, Italy |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1989–2006 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 15 Feb 1989 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Frederic Klose, 8 Oct 2006 |
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Titles and honours
- WBO lightweight champion (1992–1994)
- WBO light welterweight champion (1996–1998)
- Italian lightweight champion (1991–1992)
Background
Italian boxer who won Olympic featherweight gold at Seoul 1988 before turning professional in 1989. He held WBO titles at lightweight and light welterweight, and died in a car crash in Voghera in 2009.
Fight history
47 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Frederic Klose | Decision (majority) | 12 | 8 Oct 2006 | PalaLido, Milan, Italy | For European welterweight title | |
| Win | Lubomir Wejs | TKO | 6 | 9 May 2006 | Sazka Arena, Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Win | Louis Mimoune | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Mar 2005 | Mazda Palace, Milan, Italy | ||
| Win | Miguel Ángel Peña | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 11 Feb 2003 | Pentagono, Bormio, Italy | ||
| Loss | Daniel Santos | KO | 4 | 29 Jul 2000 | Stadio Oreste Granillo, Reggio Calabria, Italy | For WBO welterweight title | |
| Win | Jose Luis Baltazar | TKO | 1 | 4 Aug 1999 | Tezze sul Brenta, Italy | ||
| Win | Benjamin Martinez | Decision (points) | 8 | 17 Apr 1999 | Palazzetto dello Sport, Sassari, Italy | ||
| Loss | Carlos González | TKO | 9 | 29 May 1998 | Palasport, Pesaro, Italy | Lost WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Jose Manuel Berdonce | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 6 Dec 1997 | Palasport, Catanzaro, Italy | Retained WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Nigel Wenton | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 4 Oct 1997 | Vibo Valentia, Italy | Retained WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Harold Miller | TKO | 8 | 19 Apr 1997 | PalaLido, Milan, Italy | Retained WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Sergio Rey | KO | 4 | 12 Oct 1996 | Forum, Assago, Italy | Retained WBO light welterweight title | |
| Draw | Carlos González | Decision (split) | 12 | 20 Jun 1996 | Forum, Assago, Italy | Retained WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Sammy Fuentes | TKO | 8 | 9 Mar 1996 | PalaLido, Milan, Italy | Won WBO light welterweight title | |
| Win | Hector Ulises Chong | TKO | 7 | 16 Dec 1995 | Voghera, Italy | ||
| Win | Angel Fernandez | KO | 5 | 14 Jul 1995 | Sheraton Golfo Parco de' Medici, Rome, Italy | ||
| Loss | Julio César Chávez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 8 Apr 1995 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | For WBC light welterweight title | |
| Win | Freddie Pendleton | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 Sep 1994 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Richie Hess | KO | 2 | 7 May 1994 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Mike Bryan | TKO | 1 | 29 Jan 1994 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Antonio Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 24 Sep 1993 | PalaEur, Rome, Italy | Retained WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Jesus Rojas | TKO | 5 | 30 Jul 1993 | Salò, Italy | ||
| Win | Michael Ayers | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 16 Apr 1993 | PalaEur, Rome, Italy | Retained WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Mark Smith | KO | 4 | 13 Jan 1993 | Sanremo, Italy | ||
| Win | Francisco Javier Altamirano | TKO | 10 | 25 Sep 1992 | Stadio di Voghera, Voghera, Italy | Won vacant WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Fernando Ramos | KO | 4 | 10 Jun 1992 | Godiasco Salice Terme, Italy | ||
| Win | Wanerge Acosta | TKO | 6 | 11 Apr 1992 | Terni, Italy | ||
| Win | Silvestre Castillo | TKO | 7 | 14 Mar 1992 | Arezzo, Italy | ||
| Win | Martin Cruz | KO | 3 | 15 Feb 1992 | Lumezzane, Italy | ||
| Win | Tony Foster | KO | 6 | 21 Nov 1991 | Palazzo Dello Sport, Perugia, Italy | ||
| Win | Stefano Cassi | KO | 2 | 28 Sep 1991 | Veroli, Italy | Won vacant Italian lightweight title | |
| Win | Rudi Valentino | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 17 Jul 1991 | Abbiategrasso, Italy | ||
| Win | Marvin P Gray | KO | 6 | 15 May 1991 | Montichiari, Italy | ||
| Win | Alan Peacock | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Mar 1991 | Mestre, Italy | ||
| Loss | Antonio Rivera | KO | 3 | 10 Nov 1990 | Monsano, Italy | ||
| Win | Tony Richards | Decision (points) | 8 | 10 Mar 1990 | Priolo Gargallo, Italy | ||
| Win | Roberto Rubaldino | TKO | 1 | 6 Jan 1990 | Druzhba Multipurpose Arena, Moscow, Russia | ||
| Win | Brian Brown | Decision (points) | 8 | 27 Oct 1989 | Saint-Vincent, Italy | ||
| Win | Alain Bamba | TKO | 5 | 13 Sep 1989 | Godiasco Salice Terme, Italy | ||
| Win | Higinio DeLeon | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 20 Aug 1989 | Terracina, Italy | ||
| Win | Gary Gamble | KO | 2 | 9 Aug 1989 | Anagni, Italy | ||
| Win | Phil Carter | TKO | 6 | 15 Jul 1989 | Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Moore | TKO | 1 | 10 Jun 1989 | Palazzo Dello Sport, Frosinone, Italy | ||
| Win | Tchoza Mukuta | Decision (points) | 6 | 22 Apr 1989 | Perugia, Italy | ||
| Win | Benito Rodriguez | KO | 3 | 29 Mar 1989 | Cariati, Italy | ||
| Win | Richard Campbell | KO | 2 | 11 Mar 1989 | Acqui Terme, Italy | ||
| Win | Kenny Brown | KO | 3 | 15 Feb 1989 | Vibo Valentia, Italy | Pro debut |
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