Franco Scisciani

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranco•Scisciani
Used nameFranco•Scisciani
Born8 January 1934 in Civitavecchia, RomaITA
Died9 March 2018 (aged 84 years 2 months 1 day) in Civitavecchia, RomaITA
NOCItalyITA

Biography

Franco Scisciani was an Italian boxer who in 1955 won the World Military Championship (CISM) and took silver at the Mediterranean Games. He lost in the quarter-finals at Melbourne to Puerto Rican José Torres, later a world professional champion.

Scisciani also turned professional, in 1957. He fought as a pro through 1960, almost exclusively in Italy, and never leaving Europe. His career record was 20 wins (8 by KO), 3 losses, and 1 draw. He was Italian Champion several times, but never fought for a major title.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Boxing ITA Franco Scisciani
Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) =5

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