Michele Piccirillo

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Michele Piccirillo (born 29 January 1970 in Modugno, Italy) is a professional boxer in the welterweight (Template:Cvt) division.

Amateur career

Michele Piccirillo was an Italian boxer who earned the nickname “Il Gentleman del Ring” for his elegant fighting style and sportsmanship. He started boxing under the guidance of his father and coach Scipione. As an amateur he fought 112 matches from 1986 to 1992, with 108 victories and 4 losses. The highlight of his amateur career came in 1991 when he won a bronze medal at the European Championship. He was eliminated in his first contest at the same year’s World Championship and also at the 1989 European Championships. Piccirillo turned professional after the Barcelona Games.

Professional career

In his 11th pro contest in 1994 he won the Intercontinental Light-Welterweight title against the Mexican Manuel Hernández, then on 21 July 1995, he became Italian champion against Franco Palmiero. His first defeat came in April 1996, in Denmark, where he lost a bout for the European title against the Dane Soren Sondergaard. After a final defense of the Italian title, he moved up to welterweight. On 29 November 1997, he knocked out the Briton Geoff McCreesh, to win the European welterweight crown.

Piccirillo immediately abandoned the title to challenge for the WBU world title, an organization with minimal recognition around the world. He won this title on 4 May 1998, at Catania in Sicily, against his fellow Italian Alessandro Duran. After 8 successful defences, he relinquished the title to fight for the more prestigious IBF title, which he then won in April 2002 by decision over the American Cory Spinks, the son of Leon Spinks which USA Today newspaper described as one of the most controversial decisions in modern boxing history. He lost the title the following year in a rematch.[1]

After this Piccirillo moved up in weight again, this time to light-middleweights. On 13 August 2005, in Chicago, he was defeated by Ricardo Mayorga (Nicaragua) in a match for the latter’s WBC world crown. He rebounded to win the vacant European light-middleweight title against Lukáš Konečný, then defended it twice against Luca Messi and Michael Jones. On 1 December 2007, at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, he tried again to win the world title, but was knocked out in round 11 by the American Vernon Forrest.[2] His pro record ended at 50 wins (29 by KO), 5 losses (2 by KO), 1 no contest. Piccirillo was awarded the Gold Medal of the Italian Olympic Committee for his athletic achievements.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
56 Loss 50–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jamie Moore KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2009-03-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Robin Park Arena, Wigan, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant EBU light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 50–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". János Petrovics PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-07-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Civitanova Marche, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 49–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Patrik Hruska PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-05-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaRuffini, Torino, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 48–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vernon Forrest TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-12-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 48–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sylvain Touzet PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-07-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Centro Polivalente, San Genesio ed Uniti, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 47–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Michael Jones TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-01-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaLido, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained EBU light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 46–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luca Messi TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-07-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Velodromo Vigorelli, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained EBU light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lukáš Konečný UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-03-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Palasport, Bergamo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant EBU light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 44–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ricardo Mayorga UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-08-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". United Center, Chicago, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 44–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Serge Vigne MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-11-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaBrera, San Martino Siccomario, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 43–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lóránt Szabó KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-09-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mede, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 42–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stephane Talliana TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-07-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Modugno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 41–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Louis Mimoune PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2004-03-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaLottomatica, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 40–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Paulo Alejandro Sanchez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-12-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaLido, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 39–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ruben Dario Oliva KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-07-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fasano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 38–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oscar Daniel Veliz RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-06-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Modugno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 37–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cory Spinks UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2003-03-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 37–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cory Spinks UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-04-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 36–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rafael Pineda UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-09-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 NC 35–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Elio Ortiz NCScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-05-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Stanley Mabesi KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-03-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Caltanissetta, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Andrew Murray TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-08-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Walter Crucce UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-05-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Piancavallo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 Frankie Randall UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-12-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Padua, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Felix Victor Vasconcel KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-07-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catania, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Juan Martin Coggi UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-05-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Sergio Ernesto Acuna UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1999-03-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Taranto, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Alessandro Duran UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1998-10-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaLaforgia, Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Walter Fabian Saporiti TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1998-07-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marina di Ragusa, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Alessandro Duran TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1998-05-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaCatania, Catania, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Geoff McCreesh TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-11-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Novara, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant EBU welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Claudiu Rata TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-09-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brindisi, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBU Intercontinental welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Milko Stoikov TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-08-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Campobello di Mazara, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Stefan Dimitrov TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-06-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chico-Mendez Park, Giulianova, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Miguel Angel Pena KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1997-03-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Altamura, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Jorge Ramirez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-12-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Modugno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Farid Bennecer PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-10-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Palaflor Corso Garibaldi, San Remo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Francesco Cioffi UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-08-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Favignana, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italian light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 17–1 Søren Søndergaard UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-04-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aalborghallen, Aalborg, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant EBU light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Noe Hernandez TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1996-01-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Palasport, Marsala, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Alberto Alicea TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-09-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Circolo Citta di Roma, Petrosino, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Franco Palmiero KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-07-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Latina, Lazio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Italian light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Benito Martinez KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1995-03-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Grosseto, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Viktor Baranov UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1994-12-17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaFlorio, Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Ferenc Szakallas RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1994-10-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arcidosso, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Manuel Hernandez KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1994-06-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Campiglia Marittima, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Luigi La Grasta TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1994-03-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ponte San Giovanni, Marche, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Vadim Prisyazhnyuk PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-12-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Almaty, KazakhstanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Eduardo Jaquez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-09-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Palasport, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Gyorgy Kincses KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-08-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Civitavecchia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Pave Turic KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-05-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Victor Melendez PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-04-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PalaEur, Roma, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Tahar Nasri KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-04-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gymnase Principiano, Le Cannet, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Nelson Lakicevic KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-02-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Csaba Olah TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1993-01-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sanremo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Valery Monakhov KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1992-12-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ponte San Giovanni, Marche, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Andrey Pestryayev 		EBU welterweight champion
29 November 1997 – 1998
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Maxim Nesterenko
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check EBU super welterweight champion
10 March 2006 – 2007
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Zaurbek Baysangurov

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBU welterweight champion
4 May 1998 – 5 August 2000
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jan Piet Bergman

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Vacant
Title last held by
Vernon Forrest 		IBF welterweight champion
13 April 2002 – 22 March 2003 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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