Mario D'Agata

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Mario D'Agata (29 May 1926 – 4 April 2009) was an Italian professional boxer, who was the first, and so far only, deaf world champion in boxing. He was a lineal, European, and Italian bantamweight champion.

Early life

D'Agata was born on 29 May 1926, in Arezzo, Italy. He had a tough childhood as a consequence of his disabilities, the victim of taunting from fellow school children. Feeling the need to prove himself equal, he resorted to street fighting as a way to demonstrate his equality. D'Agata was one of three children (out of seven) to be born deaf in his family. His parents moved him from Tuscany to Rome at an early age, hoping to find doctors who would cure him.

One afternoon he noticed a poster of a boxer adorning the door to a boxing gym. Upon entering he was enamored with how the boxers practiced their fighting in a polished, stylized way. D'Agata was drawn into boxing from that moment on. Due to the outbreak of the Second World War, however, D'Agata had to wait until he was 20 years old to fight as an amateur. In 1946, he began an amateur career that saw him win 90 out of 110 bouts.

Professional career

On 14 October 1950, D'Agata turned professional, defeating Giuseppe Saladari by a decision in six rounds. He built a record of 10–0 with 1 knockout before suffering his first loss, at the hands of Romolo Re, 2 August 1951, by a decision in ten. Another loss to Re would follow, but D'Agata was able to build a 19–3–2 record with 4 knockouts before challenging for the Italian bantamweight title, on 26 September 1953, beating Gianni Zuddas by a disqualification in round nine to claim the belt. After five more wins, he travelled to Tunisia, where he met the future world champion Robert Cohen, losing a ten-round decision. After two more wins, he embarked on what would have been a long tour of Australia, a trip cut short after three wins when he was shot by his associate.

D'Agata then returned to Italy, where he was no longer recognized as champion. On 25 May 1955, he defeated Arthur Emboule by decision in eight rounds, in his first bout after the shooting. After eight more wins in a row (which raised his winning streak to a total of thirteen wins in a row), he was given a shot at the European bantamweight title by Andre Valignat on 29 October of the same year, and he defeated Valignat by a fifth round disqualification.[1]

On 29 June 1956, D'Agata finally received his world title opportunity, when former conqueror Cohen gave him a chance to win the world bantamweight title in Rome.[2] D'Agata made his dream come true by knocking Cohen out in six rounds in front of 38,000 fans, many of whom rushed to the ring the moment the fight was over, carrying D'Agata out of the ring on their arms. With that win, D'Agata made history as the first deaf world champion of boxing.

D'Agata went to Paris to defend his title for the first time, on 1 April 1957, against local challenger Alphonse Halimi. Special lights had been set specially for this fight, so that D'Agata, who could not hear the bell after each round, would be able to tell when each round was finished. These lights would flash the moment the bell rang. There was a storm on the day of the fight, which was held in an open-air area. Lightning struck one of the special lights in round three, and D'Agata was struck by sparkles, suffering a burned neck and back. It was decided the fight would go on, and D'Agata tried to defy the odds for the remaining of the fight, but he lost the title by a fifteen-round decision.

D'Agata never received a rematch from Halimi. He then fought on with mixed success, until 1 August 1962, when he announced his retirement. He was able to stay away from boxing for the rest of his life.

Legacy

D'Agata became an example to many in his native Italy, where some boxing fans still regard him as a hero. In addition to enduring disabilities, he also survived an attempt on his life before becoming a world champion, after being shot in the chest by a business partner in Australia, on 12 February 1955. This cost him a shot at the world bantamweight title, at the time held by Raul Macias.[3]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round,time Date Age Location Notes
67 Loss 54–10–3 Federico Scarponi PTS 12 Jul 19, 1962 Template:Age in years and days Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant Italy bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 54–9–3 Andre Gasperini PTS 8 Mar 27, 1962 Template:Age in years and days PalaLido, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 53–9–3 Ugo Milan TKO 6 (8) Jan 19, 1962 Template:Age in years and days Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 52–9–3 Francisco Carreno PTS 8 Nov 24, 1961 Template:Age in years and days Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 51–9–3 Lazaro ben Layachi KO 6 (8) Oct 27, 1961 Template:Age in years and days Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 50–9–3 Jackie Brown PTS 10 Jun 9, 1960 Template:Age in years and days Firhill Park, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Loss 50–8–3 Freddie Gilroy PTS 10 Sep 15, 1959 Template:Age in years and days Empire Pool, Wembley, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Loss 50–7–3 José Becerra RTD 10 (12) Feb 5, 1959 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 50–6–3 Piero Rollo PTS 15 Oct 12, 1958 Template:Age in years and days Stadio Amsicora, Cagliari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost EBU and Italy bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 50–5–3 Mimoun Ben Ali PTS 10 Sep 13, 1958 Template:Age in years and days Cagliari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 49–5–3 Michel Lamora KO 4 (10) Feb 13, 1958 Template:Age in years and days Napoli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 48–5–3 Roger Cappato PTS 10 Dec 26, 1957 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 47–5–3 Jean Renard KO 7 (10) Dec 10, 1957 Template:Age in years and days Teatro Duse, Bergamo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 46–5–3 Federico Scarponi KO 8 (15), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 27, 1957 Template:Age in years and days Stadio Amsicora, Cagliari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant EBU bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 45–5–3 Roland Roy TKO 7 (10) Jun 28, 1957 Template:Age in years and days Cornigliano Stadio del Littorio, Genoa, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 44–5–3 Alphonse Halimi PTS 15 Apr 1, 1957 Template:Age in years and days Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NYSAC and The Ring bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Template:DrawDraw 44–4–3 Robert Tartari PTS 10 Dec 8, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Palais des Expositions, Geneva, SwitzerlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 44–4–2 Juan Cardenas PTS 10 Oct 27, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 43–4–2 Robert Cohen TKO 7 (15) Jun 29, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Stadio Olimpico, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NYSAC and The Ring bantamweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 42–4–2 Jesus Lucas Rubio PTS 10 May 18, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 41–4–2 Jesus Lucas Rubio PTS 10 Mar 21, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Teatro Mariani, Ravenna, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 40–4–2 Little Cezar SD 10 Jan 21, 1956 Template:Age in years and days Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 39–4–2 Andre Valignat DQ 5 (15), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant EBU bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–4–2 Jean Kidy RTD 5 (10) Oct 15, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–4–2 Pedro Paris KO 3 (10) Sep 15, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Bologna, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–4–2 Jose Luis Martinez KO 8 (10) Aug 18, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Messina, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 35–4–2 Mohamed Farid TKO 4 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 9, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Arena Flegrea, Napoli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 34–4–2 Jose Crespo KO 5 (10) Jul 30, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 33–4–2 Henri Schmid PTS 10 Jul 21, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Prato, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 32–4–2 Robert Meunier PTS 10 Jun 28, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 31–4–2 Assane Fakyh RTD 4 (10) Jun 13, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Livorno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 30–4–2 Arthur Emboule RTD 8 (10) May 25, 1955 Template:Age in years and days Stadio di Torino-Esposizioni, Torino, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 29–4–2 Billy Peacock PTS 12 Dec 10, 1954 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Victoria, MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 28–4–2 Bobby Sinn PTS 12 Nov 19, 1954 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Victoria MelbourneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 27–4–2 Alex Bollaert TKO 5 (10) Oct 1, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 26–4–2 Andre Valignat PTS 10 Jul 31, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 25–4–2 Emile Chemama PTS 10 Jun 12, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Stade de la Pépinière, Tunis, TunisiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 24–4–2 Robert Cohen UD 10 May 15, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Stade de la Pépinière, Tunis, TunisiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 24–3–2 Kid Andre TKO 10 (10) Apr 30, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 23–3–2 Giovanni Zuddas PTS 12 Apr 10, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italy bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 22–3–2 Luigi Fasulo RTD 4 (12) Jan 23, 1954 Template:Age in years and days Napoli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italy bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 21–3–2 Andre Valignat PTS 10 Nov 15, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Palais de la Mutualité, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 21–3–1 Pierre Gress Gyde TKO 6 (10) Oct 30, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Pavillon des Sports, Geneva, SwitzerlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 20–3–1 Giovanni Zuddas DQ 9 (12) Sep 26, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Teatro Politeama Universale, Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Italy bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 19–3–1 Arthur Emboule PTS 10 Jul 6, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 18–3–1 Edmond Moletto PTS 10 Mar 30, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 17–3–1 Jacques Louni PTS 10 Jan 15, 1953 Template:Age in years and days Teatro Politeama Universale, Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 16–3–1 Giuseppe D'Augusta PTS 10 Dec 26, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 15–3–1 Gaetano Annaloro DQ 7 (8) Nov 26, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Teatro Nazionale, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 14–3–1 Rino Stiaccini PTS 6 Nov 7, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 13–3–1 Enzo Ganadu RTD 3 (10) Jun 11, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Loss 12–3–1 Renato Denti DQ 5 (10) May 17, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 12–2–1 Giuliano Catini TKO 2 (10) Feb 20, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Loss 11–2–1 Kid Arcelli PTS 10 Dec 28, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Siena, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–1–1 Luigi Fasulo TKO 3 (10) Nov 30, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Template:DrawDraw 10–1–1 Giuseppe D'Augusta PTS 8 Sep 29, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Catania, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 10–1 Kid Arcelli PTS 10 Aug 2, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Arturo Paoletti DQ 7 (10) Jun 22, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Tino Cardinale PTS 8 May 31, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Benito Giovanni Fattori PTS 8 May 2, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Arturo Peratici PTS 8 Feb 28, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Giovanni Capobianchi PTS 8 Jan 31, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Cinema Teatro Goldoni, Florence, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Pietro Cesarini DQ 2 (8) Jan 12, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Cinema Teatro Pucci, San Giovanni Valdarno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Gaudenzio Carutti TKO 4 (6) Dec 16, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Montevarchi, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Settimio Marabitti PTS 6 Nov 4, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Settimio Marabitti PTS 6 Oct 28, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Arezzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Giuseppe Salardi PTS 6 Oct 14, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Siena, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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