SettingsAmerican boxers of Italian descent
A. Joseph DeNucci
A. Joseph "Joe" DeNucci (born August 30, 1939) is a former middle-weight boxer and former Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A. Joseph "Joe" DeNucci (born August 30, 1939) is a former middle-weight boxer and former Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Al Citrino
Al Citrino is an American boxer from San Francisco, California.
Al Citrino is an American boxer from San Francisco, California.
Al Migliorato
Al Migliorato was a highly touted heavyweight boxing prospect in the 1970s who ran up an impressive streak of twenty-three straight knockout victories.
Al Migliorato was a highly touted heavyweight boxing prospect in the 1970s who ran up an impressive streak of twenty-three straight knockout victories.
Anthony Bonsante
Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante is a professional boxer and competitor on reality TV show The Contender.
Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante is a professional boxer and competitor on reality TV show The Contender.
Anthony Martin Sinatra
Anthony Martin Sinatra, born Antonino Martino Sinatra, was a Hoboken city fireman, professional boxer, bar owner, and father of singer and actor Frank Sinatra.
Anthony Martin Sinatra, born Antonino Martino Sinatra, was a Hoboken city fireman, professional boxer, bar owner, and father of singer and actor Frank Sinatra.
Anthony Veranis
Anthony Veranis, also known as "Mickey White" and "Tony" was an associate of the Winter Hill Gang and a professional welterweight boxer.
Anthony Veranis, also known as "Mickey White" and "Tony" was an associate of the Winter Hill Gang and a professional welterweight boxer.
Billy Petrole
Billy Petrole is an American former boxer.
Billy Petrole is an American former boxer.
Carmen Basilio
Carmine Basilio (born April 2, 1927) better known in the boxing world as Carmen Basilio, is an American former professional boxer who was a two weight world boxing champion.
Carmine Basilio (born April 2, 1927) better known in the boxing world as Carmen Basilio, is an American former professional boxer who was a two weight world boxing champion.
Charley Fusari
Charley Fusari (August 20, 1924 - November 4, 1985) was an American boxer born in Italy.
Charley Fusari (August 20, 1924 - November 4, 1985) was an American boxer born in Italy.
Christopher Battalino
Christopher Battaglia better known as Battling Battalino, was an American former world featherweight boxing champion.
Christopher Battaglia better known as Battling Battalino, was an American former world featherweight boxing champion.
Cus D'Amato
Constantine "Cus" D'Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers of Floyd Patterson, José Torres, Vinnie Ferguson, and Mike Tyson.
Constantine "Cus" D'Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers of Floyd Patterson, José Torres, Vinnie Ferguson, and Mike Tyson.
Dennis Taglianetti
Dennis Taglianetti was a professional American Welterweight boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Dennis Taglianetti was a professional American Welterweight boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Dominick Cirillo
Dominick V. "Quiet Dom" Cirillo is a high-ranking member of the Genovese crime family, who briefly served as acting boss for the imprisoned Boss Vincent "Chin" Gigante.
Dominick V. "Quiet Dom" Cirillo is a high-ranking member of the Genovese crime family, who briefly served as acting boss for the imprisoned Boss Vincent "Chin" Gigante.
Doug DeWitt
Doug DeWitt was a middleweight boxer.
Doug DeWitt was a middleweight boxer.
Eddie Campagnuolo
Eddie Campagnuolo, alias Eddie Compo, alias Edward Campagnuolo, was a featherweight professional boxer from Connecticut.
Eddie Campagnuolo, alias Eddie Compo, alias Edward Campagnuolo, was a featherweight professional boxer from Connecticut.
Fidel LaBarba
Fidel LaBarba (September 29, 1905 – October 3, 1981) was a United States boxer and sportswriter.
Fidel LaBarba (September 29, 1905 – October 3, 1981) was a United States boxer and sportswriter.
Frankie Covelli
Frankie Covelli is an American boxer from Brooklyn New York.
Frankie Covelli is an American boxer from Brooklyn New York.
Frankie Genaro
Frank "Frankie" Genaro (né DiGennaro, August 26, 1901 – December 27, 1966) was a former Olympic gold medalist and boxing world flyweight champion.
Frank "Frankie" Genaro (né DiGennaro, August 26, 1901 – December 27, 1966) was a former Olympic gold medalist and boxing world flyweight champion.
Fred Apostoli
Alfredo "Fred" Apostoli was a rugged, accomplished body punching middleweight, who was recognized as the world champion when he defeated Marcel Thil on September 23, 1937.
Alfredo "Fred" Apostoli was a rugged, accomplished body punching middleweight, who was recognized as the world champion when he defeated Marcel Thil on September 23, 1937.
Gary Balletto
Gary Balletto is a boxer.
Gary Balletto is a boxer.
Harry Jeffra
Harry Jeffra was an American boxer.
Harry Jeffra was an American boxer.
Jake LaMotta
Giacobbe "Jake" LaMotta, nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull," is an American retired professional boxer and former World Middleweight Champion.
Giacobbe "Jake" LaMotta, nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull," is an American retired professional boxer and former World Middleweight Champion.
Jeff Fraza
Jeffery Toney "Hell Raza" Fraza (November 12, 1977 – February 4, 2012) was a professional boxer.
Jeffery Toney "Hell Raza" Fraza (November 12, 1977 – February 4, 2012) was a professional boxer.
Jeremiah Graziano
Jeremiah Graziano from Kansas City, Missouri is an American pro boxer best known for winning a national heavyweight title as an amateur.
Jeremiah Graziano from Kansas City, Missouri is an American pro boxer best known for winning a national heavyweight title as an amateur.
Joe Dundee
Salvatore Lazzara, better known by his boxing alias Joe Dundee, was an American boxer.
Salvatore Lazzara, better known by his boxing alias Joe Dundee, was an American boxer.
Joe Mesi
"Baby" Joe Mesi is an American boxer and politician from Tonawanda, New York.
"Baby" Joe Mesi is an American boxer and politician from Tonawanda, New York.
Joe Rindone
Joe Rindone was an American boxer in the 1940s and '50s.
Joe Rindone was an American boxer in the 1940s and '50s.
Joey Giambra
Joey Giambra (b. July 30, 1931 as William Joseph Giambra), was a former middleweight boxer who faced and defeated most of the top contenders of his era.
Joey Giambra (b. July 30, 1931 as William Joseph Giambra), was a former middleweight boxer who faced and defeated most of the top contenders of his era.
Joey Giardello
Carmine Orlando Tilelli was an American boxer who was the middleweight champion of the world from 1963 to 1965, and was better known by his professional pseudonym of Joey Giardello.
Carmine Orlando Tilelli was an American boxer who was the middleweight champion of the world from 1963 to 1965, and was better known by his professional pseudonym of Joey Giardello.
Joey Gilbert
Joseph Salvatore Gilbert is a retired professional boxer, currently a criminal defense & personal injury lawyer, and sports agent.
Joseph Salvatore Gilbert is a retired professional boxer, currently a criminal defense & personal injury lawyer, and sports agent.
Joey LaMotta
Giuseppe "Joey" LaMotta (born April 27, 1925) is the brother and one time manager of former world middleweight boxing champion, Jake LaMotta.
Giuseppe "Joey" LaMotta (born April 27, 1925) is the brother and one time manager of former world middleweight boxing champion, Jake LaMotta.
Johnny Dundee
Johnny Dundee was a featherweight and junior lightweight boxer who fought from 1910 until 1932.
Johnny Dundee was a featherweight and junior lightweight boxer who fought from 1910 until 1932.
Johnny LoBianco
Johnny LoBianco (October 7, 1915 – July 16, 2001) was an American boxing referee for over 30 years, who was referee for a number of championship fights, including several that ended contro...
Johnny LoBianco (October 7, 1915 – July 16, 2001) was an American boxing referee for over 30 years, who was referee for a number of championship fights, including several that ended contro...
Johnny Wilson (boxer)
Johnny Wilson was born Giovanni Panica on March 23, 1893 in New York City.
Johnny Wilson was born Giovanni Panica on March 23, 1893 in New York City.
Joseph LaMotta
Joseph LaMotta was the son of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta and his second wife Vikki LaMotta.
Joseph LaMotta was the son of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta and his second wife Vikki LaMotta.
Lawrence Alonzo
Lawrence Alonzo was a professional boxer.
Lawrence Alonzo was a professional boxer.
Lee Sala
Lee Sala was a leading contender for the middleweight boxing crown in the 1940s and 50s.
Lee Sala was a leading contender for the middleweight boxing crown in the 1940s and 50s.
Lou Ambers
Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio, aka Lou Ambers, was a lightweight boxer who fought from 1932 to 1941.
Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio, aka Lou Ambers, was a lightweight boxer who fought from 1932 to 1941.
Lou Duva
Louis "Lou" Duva is a boxing trainer and manager who has handled some of the most famous boxers in the world including 19 World Champions.
Louis "Lou" Duva is a boxing trainer and manager who has handled some of the most famous boxers in the world including 19 World Champions.
Lou Savarese
Lou Savarese is an Italian-American boxer, and a former professional boxer from Houston, Texas, United States.
Lou Savarese is an Italian-American boxer, and a former professional boxer from Houston, Texas, United States.
Louis Salica
Louis ("Lou") Salica (born November 16, 1912 – died January 30, 2002) was an American boxer, who won the Flyweight Bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Louis ("Lou") Salica (born November 16, 1912 – died January 30, 2002) was an American boxer, who won the Flyweight Bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Marty Servo
Mario Severino, "Marty Servo" was the former world welterweight boxing champion.
Mario Severino, "Marty Servo" was the former world welterweight boxing champion.
Melio Bettina
Melio Bettina (November 18, 1916-December 20, 1996 in Beacon, New York) was a professional boxer.
Melio Bettina (November 18, 1916-December 20, 1996 in Beacon, New York) was a professional boxer.
Melissa Fiorentino
Melissa "Missy" Fiorentino is a female boxer from Cranston, Rhode Island, United States.
Melissa "Missy" Fiorentino is a female boxer from Cranston, Rhode Island, United States.
Mike Bombero
Mike Bombero was a professional American Welterweight boxer from Opa-Locka, Florida.
Mike Bombero was a professional American Welterweight boxer from Opa-Locka, Florida.
Mike Rossman
Mike Rossman is an American former world champion boxer.
Mike Rossman is an American former world champion boxer.
Nick Barone
Carmine "Nick" Barone (June 6, 1926 – March 12, 2006) was an American boxer, a ranked contender in the light heavyweight division and heavyweight divisions during the late 1940s and 1950s.
Carmine "Nick" Barone (June 6, 1926 – March 12, 2006) was an American boxer, a ranked contender in the light heavyweight division and heavyweight divisions during the late 1940s and 1950s.
Paddy DeMarco
Paddy DeMarco, alias Billygoat, was a lightweight professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Paddy DeMarco, alias Billygoat, was a lightweight professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Paul Malignaggi
Paul "Paulie" Malignaggi (born November 23, 1980) is an Italian-American professional boxer.
Paul "Paulie" Malignaggi (born November 23, 1980) is an Italian-American professional boxer.
Paul Scianna
Paul Scianna is a professional boxer.
Paul Scianna is a professional boxer.
Pete Herman
Pete Herman was one of the all time great bantamweight world champions.
Pete Herman was one of the all time great bantamweight world champions.
Pete Latzo
Pete Latzo was the boxing world welterweight champion from 1926 to 1927.
Pete Latzo was the boxing world welterweight champion from 1926 to 1927.
Peter Manfredo, Jr.
Peter Manfredo Jr. (born November 26, 1980, Providence, Rhode Island) is a professional boxer.
Peter Manfredo Jr. (born November 26, 1980, Providence, Rhode Island) is a professional boxer.
Petey Scalzo
Petey Scalzo is an American boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Petey Scalzo is an American boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Phil Terranova
Phil Terranova was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion.
Phil Terranova was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion.
Primo Carnera
Primo Carnera was an Italian boxer, nicknamed the Ambling Alp, who became the world heavyweight champion.
Primo Carnera was an Italian boxer, nicknamed the Ambling Alp, who became the world heavyweight champion.
Rocco DiSiglio
Rocco DiSiglio, also known as Rocky DiSiglio (born April 11, 1939 Newton, Massachusetts - April 3, 1966 East Boston, Massachusetts) was an American professional welterweight boxer and asso...
Rocco DiSiglio, also known as Rocky DiSiglio (born April 11, 1939 Newton, Massachusetts - April 3, 1966 East Boston, Massachusetts) was an American professional welterweight boxer and asso...
Rocky Castellani
Attilio N. "Rocky" Castellani was an American boxer.
Attilio N. "Rocky" Castellani was an American boxer.
Rocky Graziano
Rocky Graziano, born Thomas Rocco Barbella in New York City, was an Italian American boxer.
Rocky Graziano, born Thomas Rocco Barbella in New York City, was an Italian American boxer.
Rocky Kansas
Rocky Kansas was a tough, short former lightweight champion of the world.
Rocky Kansas was a tough, short former lightweight champion of the world.
Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956.
Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956.
Roland La Starza
Roland La Starza was a retired American boxer and actor.
Roland La Starza was a retired American boxer and actor.
Sal Bartolo
Salvatore Interbartolo, better known as Sal Bartolo was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion.
Salvatore Interbartolo, better known as Sal Bartolo was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion.
Sammy Angott
Sammy Angott was born Samuel Engotti in Pennsylvania.
Sammy Angott was born Samuel Engotti in Pennsylvania.
Sammy Mandel
Sammy Mandell (b. February 5, 1904 in Rockford, Illinois, d. November 7, 1967 in Oak Park, Illinois) was a former world lightweight boxing champion.
Sammy Mandell (b. February 5, 1904 in Rockford, Illinois, d. November 7, 1967 in Oak Park, Illinois) was a former world lightweight boxing champion.
Sammy Mandell
Sammy Mandell was a former world lightweight boxing champion.
Sammy Mandell was a former world lightweight boxing champion.
Tommy D'Achino
Tommy D'Achino (born May 5, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was an American boxer who had a short but impressive undefeated career, that was cut short due to a shoulder injury.
Tommy D'Achino (born May 5, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was an American boxer who had a short but impressive undefeated career, that was cut short due to a shoulder injury.
Tony Canzoneri
Tony Canzoneri was an American professional boxer.
Tony Canzoneri was an American professional boxer.
Tony Danza
Tony Danza is an American actor best known for starring on the TV series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
Tony Danza is an American actor best known for starring on the TV series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
Vince Dundee
Vince Dundee (October 22, 1907 - July 27, 1949), the former New York State middleweight champion of the world was born Vincenzo Lazzara in Sicily in 1904.
Vince Dundee (October 22, 1907 - July 27, 1949), the former New York State middleweight champion of the world was born Vincenzo Lazzara in Sicily in 1904.
Vincent Gigante
Vincent Louis Gigante (; March 29, 1928 – December 19, 2005), also known as "Chin," was a New York Italian-American mobster in the American Mafia who was boss of the Genovese crime family ...
Vincent Louis Gigante (; March 29, 1928 – December 19, 2005), also known as "Chin," was a New York Italian-American mobster in the American Mafia who was boss of the Genovese crime family ...
Vincent Maddalone
Vincent Maddalone is an American boxer and is a fringe contender in the heavyweight division.
Vincent Maddalone is an American boxer and is a fringe contender in the heavyweight division.
Vinnie Curto
Vinnie Curto is a retired Italian-American professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.
Vinnie Curto is a retired Italian-American professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.
Vinny Paz
Vinny Paz, formerly Vinny Pazienza is an Italian-American former boxer and world champion in the lightweight and light middleweight weight classes.
Vinny Paz, formerly Vinny Pazienza is an Italian-American former boxer and world champion in the lightweight and light middleweight weight classes.
Vito Antuofermo
Vito Antuofermo is an Italian-American actor and retired professional boxer.
Vito Antuofermo is an Italian-American actor and retired professional boxer.
Willie Pastrano
Wilfred Raleigh Pastrano was a light heavyweight boxer who held the world crown from 1963 until 1965.
Wilfred Raleigh Pastrano was a light heavyweight boxer who held the world crown from 1963 until 1965.
Willie Pep
Guglielmo Papaleo was an American professional boxer, better known as Willie Pep.
Guglielmo Papaleo was an American professional boxer, better known as Willie Pep.
Young Corbett III
Young Corbett III, born Raffaele Giordano was an italian-american boxer.
Young Corbett III, born Raffaele Giordano was an italian-american boxer.
Young Firpo
Young Firpo (April 25, 1907-August 21, 1984) was a professional light-heavyweight boxer.
Young Firpo (April 25, 1907-August 21, 1984) was a professional light-heavyweight boxer.