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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Gianluca Branco KOs Adam Zadworny
On October 8, 2006 Gianluca Branco faced Adam Zadworny. Branco was 36 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Zadworny was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was coming off a loss. Branco stopped Adam Zadworny via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Gianluca Branco KOs Allan Vester
On March 9, 2002 Gianluca Branco defended his European super lightweight title against Allan Vester. Branco was 31 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Vester was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Branco stopped Allan Vester via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
5. Gianluca Branco KOs Vasile Herteg
On July 24, 2004 Gianluca Branco faced Vasile Herteg. Branco was 33 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Herteg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was coming off a win. Branco stopped Vasile Herteg via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Gianluca Branco KOs Antonio Strabello
On August 28, 1997 Gianluca Branco defended his Italy super lightweight title against Antonio Strabello. Branco was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Strabello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Branco stopped Antonio Strabello via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
7. Gianluca Branco KOs Juho Tolppola
On December 19, 2008 Gianluca Branco defended his European super lightweight title against Juho Tolppola. Branco was 38 years old with a record of 41-2-1, and Tolppola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was on a 5-fight winning streak. Branco stopped Juho Tolppola via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Gianluca Branco KOs Nasser Lakrib
On May 8, 2004 Gianluca Branco faced Nasser Lakrib. Branco was 33 years old with a record of 32-1-1, and Lakrib was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was coming off a loss. Branco stopped Nasser Lakrib via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Gianluca Branco KOs Farid El Houari
On July 22, 2005 Gianluca Branco faced Farid El Houari. Branco was 34 years old with a record of 35-1-1, and Houari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was on a 3-fight winning streak. Branco stopped Farid El Houari via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Gianluca Branco KOs Horia Dobre
On August 7, 1999 Gianluca Branco faced Horia Dobre. Branco was 28 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Dobre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branco was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Branco stopped Horia Dobre via TKO in the 1st round.