Best of Nino Benvenuti: Top 10 Fights
Nino Benvenuti had 90 fights with 35 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Emile Griffith, Tom Bethea, Sandro Mazzinghi, Luis Manuel Rodríguez, and Jimmy Ramos. The following are Benvenuti's top 10 fights.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Emile Griffith
On Nino Benvenuti defeated American boxer Emile Griffith via 15 round unanimous decision. Benvenuti was 28 years old with a record of 72-1 (30 KOs). Griffith was 29 years old with a record of 52-7 (17 KOs). Benvenuti won the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Benvenuti's fights.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight
On Nino Benvenuti defeated American boxer Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Benvenuti was 29 years old with a record of 74-2 (30 KOs). Griffith was 30 years old with a record of 54-8 (18 KOs). Benvenuti won the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Benvenuti's career.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Tom Bethea
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Tom Bethea in the rematch via 8th round KO. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 81-4-1 (34 KOs). Benvenuti successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Sandro Mazzinghi
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Sandro Mazzinghi via 6th round KO. Benvenuti was 27 years old with a record of 57-0 (24 KOs). Benvenuti won the WBA and WBC super-welterweight titles — his first world titles.
Nino Benvenuti loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight
On Nino Benvenuti lost to American boxer Emile Griffith in the rematch via 15 round majority decision. Benvenuti was 29 years old with a record of 72-2 (30 KOs). Griffith was 29 years old with a record of 52-8 (17 KOs). Benvenuti lost his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. Despite the loss, Benvenuti put on a good fight.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Luis Manuel Rodríguez
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Luis Manuel Rodríguez via 11th round KO. Benvenuti was 31 years old with a record of 80-3-1 (33 KOs). Benvenuti successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Nino Benvenuti defeats Jimmy Ramos
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Jimmy Ramos via 4th round RTD. Benvenuti was 30 years old with a record of 76-2 (32 KOs).
Nino Benvenuti defeats Doyle Baird
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Doyle Baird in the rematch via 10th round TKO. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 82-4-1 (35 KOs).
Nino Benvenuti defeats Yoshiaki Akasaka
On Nino Benvenuti defeated Yoshiaki Akasaka via 2nd round KO. Benvenuti was 30 years old with a record of 75-2 (31 KOs).
Nino Benvenuti loses to Carlos Monzón
On Nino Benvenuti lost to Argentinian boxer Carlos Monzón via 12th round TKO. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 82-5-1 (35 KOs). Monzón was 28 years old with a record of 67-3-9 (44 KOs). Benvenuti lost his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. Despite the loss, Benvenuti put on a good fight till it lasted.