Best fights of Francesco Pianeta
Over 13 years as a professional, Francesco Pianeta has compiled a 35-5-1 (21) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Francesco Pianeta loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On May 4, 2013 Francesco Pianeta fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Pianeta was 28 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Klitschko was 37 with a record of 59-3. Pianeta was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 17-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Pianeta via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Francesco Pianeta loses to Tyson Fury via points decision
On August 18, 2018 Francesco Pianeta faced Tyson Fury in a heavyweight bout. Pianeta was 33 years old with a record of 35-4-1, and Fury was 30 with a record of 26-0. Pianeta was coming off a loss, while Fury was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Pianeta lost via points decision. Went the distance with Fury.
3. Francesco Pianeta KOs Oezcan Cetinkaya
On July 8, 2017 Francesco Pianeta fought Oezcan Cetinkaya for the vacant IBO International heavyweight title. Pianeta was 32 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Cetinkaya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pianeta stopped Oezcan Cetinkaya via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Francesco Pianeta defeats Johann Duhaupas
On December 20, 2008 Francesco Pianeta defended his European Union heavyweight title against Johann Duhaupas. Pianeta was 24 years old with a record of 17-0, and Duhaupas was 27 with a record of 17-0. Both Pianeta and Duhaupas were on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Pianeta won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Francesco Pianeta KOs Mickael Vieira
On May 30, 2014 Francesco Pianeta fought Mickael Vieira for the vacant WBO European heavyweight title. Pianeta was 29 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Vieira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was coming off a win. Pianeta stopped Mickael Vieira via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Francesco Pianeta KOs Robert Teuber
On December 6, 2013 Francesco Pianeta fought Robert Teuber for the vacant German International heavyweight title. Pianeta was 29 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Teuber was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was coming off a loss. Pianeta stopped Robert Teuber via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Francesco Pianeta defeats Ivica Bačurin
On December 6, 2014 Francesco Pianeta defended his WBO European heavyweight title against Ivica Bačurin. Pianeta was 30 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Bačurin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pianeta won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Francesco Pianeta KOs Michael Marrone
On May 17, 2008 Francesco Pianeta defended his WBC Youth heavyweight title against Michael Marrone. Pianeta was 23 years old with a record of 15-0, and Marrone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Pianeta stopped Michael Marrone via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Francesco Pianeta KOs Nelson Dario Dominguez
On November 16, 2012 Francesco Pianeta faced Nelson Dario Dominguez. Pianeta was 28 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Dominguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Pianeta stopped Nelson Dario Dominguez via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Francesco Pianeta KOs Donnell Wiggins
On February 16, 2008 Francesco Pianeta fought Donnell Wiggins for the vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title. Pianeta was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Wiggins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Pianeta stopped Donnell Wiggins via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.