Best fights of Nino Benvenuti
Over 10 years as a professional, Nino Benvenuti has compiled a 82-7-1 (35) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nino Benvenuti defeats Emile Griffith
On April 17, 1967 Nino Benvenuti fought Emile Griffith for the undisputed middleweight title. Benvenuti was 28 years old with a record of 71-1, and Griffith was 29 with a record of 52-7. Benvenuti was on a 6-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 7-fight winning streak. Benvenuti won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
2. Nino Benvenuti defeats Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight
On March 4, 1968 Nino Benvenuti fought Emile Griffith for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Benvenuti was 29 years old with a record of 73-2, and Griffith was 30 with a record of 54-8. Benvenuti was coming off a win and Griffith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benvenuti won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
3. Nino Benvenuti KOs Tom Bethea in their 2nd fight
On May 23, 1970 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Tom Bethea. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 80-4-1, and Bethea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was coming off a loss. Benvenuti stopped Tom Bethea via KO in the 8th round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Nino Benvenuti KOs Luis Manuel Rodríguez
On November 22, 1969 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Luis Manuel Rodríguez. Benvenuti was 31 years old with a record of 79-3-1, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was coming off a win. Benvenuti stopped Luis Manuel Rodríguez via KO in the 11th round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Nino Benvenuti KOs Sandro Mazzinghi
On June 18, 1965 Nino Benvenuti fought Sandro Mazzinghi for the vacant undisputed super welterweight title. Benvenuti was 27 years old with a record of 56-0, and Mazzinghi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on an undefeated 56-fight winning streak. Benvenuti stopped Sandro Mazzinghi via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant titles.
6. Nino Benvenuti defeats Don Fullmer in their 2nd fight
On December 14, 1968 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Don Fullmer. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 30 years old with a record of 77-2-1, and Fullmer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Nino Benvenuti loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On September 29, 1967 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Emile Griffith. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 29 years old with a record of 72-1, and Griffith was 29 with a record of 52-8. Benvenuti was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Griffith was coming off a loss. Benvenuti lost via majority decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Griffith.
8. Nino Benvenuti defeats Sandro Mazzinghi in their 2nd fight
On December 17, 1965 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Sandro Mazzinghi. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 27 years old with a record of 61-0, and Mazzinghi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on an undefeated 61-fight winning streak. Benvenuti won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Nino Benvenuti KOs Luis Folledo
On October 15, 1965 Nino Benvenuti fought Luis Folledo for the vacant European middleweight title. Benvenuti was 27 years old with a record of 58-0, and Folledo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on an undefeated 58-fight winning streak. Benvenuti stopped Luis Folledo via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Nino Benvenuti KOs Yoshiaki Akasaka
On June 7, 1968 Nino Benvenuti faced Yoshiaki Akasaka. Benvenuti was 30 years old with a record of 74-2, and Akasaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benvenuti stopped Yoshiaki Akasaka via KO in the 2nd round.