Best fights of Graciano Rocchigiani
Over 20 years as a professional, Graciano Rocchigiani compiled a 41-6-1 (19) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Graciano Rocchigiani defeats Thulani Malinga
On January 27, 1989 Graciano Rocchigiani defended his IBF super middleweight title against Thulani Malinga. Rocchigiani was 25 years old with a record of 26-0, and Malinga was 33 with a record of 25-3. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Malinga was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Graciano Rocchigiani defeats Michael Nunn
On March 21, 1998 Graciano Rocchigiani fought Michael Nunn for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Rocchigiani was 34 years old with a record of 39-4-1, and Nunn was 34 with a record of 52-3. Rocchigiani was coming off a win and Nunn was on a 9-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Graciano Rocchigiani loses to Chris Eubank via unanimous decision
On February 5, 1994 Graciano Rocchigiani fought Chris Eubank for the WBO super middleweight title. Rocchigiani was 30 years old with a record of 35-0, and Eubank was 27 with a record of 35-0-2. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Eubank.
4. Graciano Rocchigiani loses to Dariusz Michalczewski in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 15, 2000 Graciano Rocchigiani fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Rocchigiani was 36 years old with a record of 40-4-1, and Michalczewski was 31 with a record of 41-0. Rocchigiani was on a 2-fight winning streak and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Rocchigiani via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Graciano Rocchigiani KOs Vincent Boulware
On March 11, 1988 Graciano Rocchigiani fought Vincent Boulware for the vacant IBF super middleweight title. Rocchigiani was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Boulware was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani stopped Vincent Boulware via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Graciano Rocchigiani KOs Chris Reid
On October 7, 1988 Graciano Rocchigiani defended his IBF super middleweight title against Chris Reid. Rocchigiani was 24 years old with a record of 25-0, and Reid was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani stopped Chris Reid via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Graciano Rocchigiani KOs Alex Blanchard
On September 13, 1991 Graciano Rocchigiani defended his European light heavyweight title against Alex Blanchard. Rocchigiani was 27 years old with a record of 31-0, and Blanchard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani stopped Alex Blanchard via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Graciano Rocchigiani defeats Nicky Walker
On June 3, 1988 Graciano Rocchigiani defended his IBF super middleweight title against Nicky Walker. Rocchigiani was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Graciano Rocchigiani KOs Rodrigo Benech
On September 7, 1990 Graciano Rocchigiani faced Rodrigo Benech. Rocchigiani was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and Benech was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Rocchigiani stopped Rodrigo Benech via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Graciano Rocchigiani KOs Charles Oliver
On May 28, 1994 Graciano Rocchigiani faced Charles Oliver. Rocchigiani was 30 years old with a record of 35-1, and Oliver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rocchigiani was coming off a loss. Rocchigiani stopped Charles Oliver via TKO in the 6th round.