Best fights of Gianluca Branco
Over 20 years as a professional, Gianluca Branco has compiled a 49-3-1 (24) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Gianluca Branco loses to Arturo Gatti via unanimous decision
On January 24, 2004 Gianluca Branco fought Arturo Gatti for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. Branco was 33 years old with a record of 32-0-1, and Gatti was 31 with a record of 36-6. Branco was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Gatti was on a 2-fight winning streak. Branco lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Gatti.
2. Gianluca Branco loses to Matthew Hatton via unanimous decision
On March 26, 2010 Gianluca Branco fought Matthew Hatton for the vacant European and EBU (European) welterweight titles. Branco was 39 years old with a record of 43-2-1, and Hatton was 28 with a record of 38-4-2. Branco was on a 7-fight winning streak and Hatton was coming off a win. Branco lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Hatton.
3. Gianluca Branco loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On March 4, 2006 Gianluca Branco fought Miguel Cotto for the WBO super lightweight title. Branco was 35 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Cotto was 25 with a record of 25-0. Branco was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Branco via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.