Antonio Pacenza

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAntonio•Pacenza
Used nameAntonio•Pacenza
Born18 March 1928 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Died7 February 1999
NOC Argentina
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Antonio Pacenza was Argentine light-heavyweight champion when he represented Argentina at the 1952 Olympics. He then turned professional and late in 1953, won the Argentine light-heavyweight championships as a professional. He fought thru 1955, mostly in Argentina, but near the end of his career, he won two bouts in New York City.

Professional Record: W – 14 (KO 3); L – 4 (KO by 3); D – 1.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Boxing ARG Antonio Pacenza
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver