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Graciano Rocchigiani

Graciano Rocchigiani

“Rocky”
Boxing record: 41-6-1 (19)
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Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 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.