Patrizio Oliva

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Patrizio Oliva (born 28 January 1959) is an Italian former professional boxer, who won the gold medal in the light welterweight division at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as an amateur and the WBA light welterweight title as a professional.

Early life

Patrizio is one of seven brothers born to Rocco and Catena Oliva.

Oliva was introduced to boxing through his father Rocco and his brother Mario's passion for the sport. One of his brothers, Ciro, died and Oliva dedicated a number of his fights to the memory of Ciro and also named his first son after him.

Amateur career

Oliva had a successful amateur career and won 93 of his 96 fights winning the Italian, European and Olympic titles.[1]

At international level Oliva won the 1978 European Junior Championships in Dublin, Ireland and silver medal at the 1979 European Senior Championships in Cologne, West Germany. Oliva was beaten by Soviet boxer Serik Konakbayev in the final of the Cologne championship and stated that his fight against Konakbaev was the hardest of his career. The following year he represented his country and boxed at the Olympic Games for Italy and would again face Konakbaev.

1980 Olympics

Following two years of winning European title Oliva competed in the blue vest of Italy at the 1980 Summer Olympics, which were held in Moscow, USSR.

Oliva competed in the Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg) division. He defeated Beninese Aurelien Agnan in his first contest after referee stopped contest in first round. In his second contest he stopped Syrian Farez Halabi in the third round and beat Yugoslavian Ace Rusevski in the quarter-final. In the semi-final Oliva faced British boxer Tony Willis. This fight went the full three round distance and Oliva was once again victorious after all five judges gave him the decision.

On 2 August 1980, Oliva once again met his opponent from the final of the 1979 European championships, Serik Konakbaev, in the final of the Olympics. This time Oliva reversed the result by beating Konakbaev in front of his home crowd to take the gold medal and win the Val Barker Trophy for being "Outstanding Boxer" at the 1980 Olympics.

Olympic results

  • Defeated Aurelien Agnan (Benin) RSC-1
  • Defeated Farez Halabi (Syria) RSC-3
  • Defeated Ace Rusevski (Yugoslavia) 3–2
  • Defeated Tony Willis (Great Britain) 5–0
  • Defeated Serik Konakbayev (Soviet Union) 4–1

Professional career

Debut

Within two months of winning gold at the Moscow Olympics, Oliva turned professional. His first fight was on 11 October 1980 against Italian based Brazilian Nelson Gomes in Naples, Italy. Oliva defeated Gomes on points over six rounds to secure his first victory as a professional.

Early fights

After Oliva's first win in the professional ranks, he then went on a run of victories. From October 1980 to August 1981, Oliva won thirteen straight fights before he fought for his first title belt, the Italian light welterweight title against Giuseppe Russi on 4 November 1981 in Ischia. Oliva handled Russi with ease winning the title with a second round knockout. Oliva followed his first title win by winning a further eleven straight fight between November 1981 and October 1982.

European title

This left Oliva with a record of 25 victories with no losses and earned him a fight against Frenchman Robert Gambini for a chance to win for his first major title, the European light welterweight title. Oliva was again victorious and took the title from Gambini on points over twelve rounds. Gambini retired from boxing after the fight.

Oliva continued his run of career victories by winning his first 48 fights, including a victory over Ubaldo Nestor Sacco in 1986 to capture the WBA light welterweight title.[2] Oliva defended the title twice before losing to Juan Martin Coggi by KO in 1987. After a two-year rest, Oliva came back and went on to win his next 9 fights, setting up a shot at WBC welterweight title holder James McGirt in 1992. Oliva lost via unanimous decision,[3] and retired after the bout with a record of 57–2–0.

Personal life

Oliva has been married twice and has four children.[4] He's an atheist.[5]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 57–2 Buddy McGirt UD 12 (12) 1992-06-25 Acquaflash di Licola, Licola, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 57–1 Antoine Fernandez PTS 12 (12) 1992-02-19 San Pellegrino Terme, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 56–1 Jose Luis Saldivia PTS 10 (10) 1991-12-04 San Pellegrino Terme, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 55–1 Juan Carlos Ortiz PTS 8 (8) 1991-10-05 Laigueglia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 54–1 Errol McDonald DQ 12 (12) 1991-06-08 La Spezia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 53–1 Adolfo Omar Arce Rossi UD 8 (8) 1991-03-23 Vallecrosia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 52–1 Kirkland Laing UD 12 (12) 1990-11-14 Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 51–1 Jorge Argentino Tejada PTS 10 (10) 1990-07-20 Sarno, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 50–1 Anthony Stephens PTS 8 (8) 1989-12-13 San Giuseppe Vesuviano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 49–1 Howard Stewart UD 8 (8) 1989-07-05 Praiano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 48–1 Martín Coggi KO 3 (15) 1987-07-04 Palazzo Dello Sport, Ribera, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 48–0 Rodolfo González UD 15 (15) 1987-01-10 Teatro Tenda, Agrigento, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 47–0 Brian Brunette TKO 3 (15) 1986-09-06 Palasport di Napoli di Furoi, Naples, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 46–0 Eric Martin PTS 10 (10) 1986-07-30 Capo d'Orlando, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 45–0 Ford Jennings PTS 10 (10) 1986-06-14 Praiano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 44–0 Ubaldo Néstor Sacco SD 15 (15) 1986-03-15 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 43–0 Rick Kaiser TKO 4 (10) 1986-01-21 Pozzuoli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 42–0 Mark Lassein UD 10 (10) 1985-12-08 Maurice Richard Arena, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 41–0 Steve Mitchell PTS 8 (8) 1985-10-31 Viterbo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 40–0 Nick Parker PTS 8 (8) 1985-07-21 Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 39–0 Alessandro Scapecchi UD 12 (12) 1985-03-27 Nocera, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Michel Giroud RTD 8 (12) 1984-12-15 Catanzaro, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Tusikoleta Nkalankete PTS 12 (12) 1984-09-04 Acciaroli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Ali Kareem Muhammad PTS 8 (8) 1984-06-23 Campione d'Italia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Jose Ramon Gomez Fouz TKO 4 (12) 1984-04-28 San Giuseppe Vesuviano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Kevin Austin PTS 8 (8) 1984-03-23 Chiavari, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Charlie Allen TKO 3 (?) 1984-02-22 Gragnano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Jerome Artis PTS 10 (10) 1984-01-28 Palazzo Dello Sport, Marsala, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Anthony Murray TKO 6 (?) 1983-12-21 Pozzuoli, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Juan Jose Gimenez UD 12 (12) 1983-10-14 Palasport di San Siro, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Antonio Guinaldo PTS 12 (12) 1983-07-31 Rapallo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Jean-Marie Touati TKO 6 (12) 1983-05-25 Santa Margherita di Belice, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Francisco León TKO 11 (12) 1983-03-19 Palazzetto dello Sport, Naples, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Robert Gambini PTS 12 (12) 1983-01-05 Ischia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Dave McCabe PTS 8 (8) 1982-10-06 Gragnano, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Luciano Navarra PTS 12 (12) 1982-09-01 Forio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italian light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Andre Holyk TKO 4 (10) 1982-08-08 Marina di Camerota, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Hugues Samo PTS 8 (8) 1982-05-29 Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Samuel Serunjogi PTS 8 (8) 1982-05-20 Vieste, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Giuseppe Martinese PTS 12 (12) 1982-04-11 Forio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italian light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Francesco Gallo PTS 8 (8) 1982-03-06 Giovinazzo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Bruno Simili TKO 8 (12) 1982-02-11 Naples, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italian light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Antonio Antino TKO 3 (12) 1981-12-27 Forio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Italian light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Mosimo Maeleke PTS 8 (8) 1981-12-11 Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Rafael Gutierrez RTD 5 (?) 1981-11-27 Bologna, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Giuseppe Russi KO 2 (12) 1981-11-04 Forio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Italian light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Patrizio Burini RTD 1 (8) 1981-08-09 Camaiore, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Charles Jurietti RTD 4 (?) 1981-07-01 Formia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 George Burton UD 6 (6) 1981-06-04 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Francesco Gallo TKO 7 (?) 1981-05-15 Padua, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Rene Martin TKO 4 (8) 1981-05-01 Piacenza, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Rosario di Tommaso TKO 2 (8) 1981-04-04 Campobasso, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Luigi Curcetti PTS 8 (8) 1981-03-20 Naples, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Mohatar II TKO 4 (?) 1981-03-06 Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Georges Cotin PTS 6 (6) 1981-02-23 Rome, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Mohammed el Kadoumi PTS 6 (6) 1980-12-26 Bologna, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Eloi de Souza TKO 6 (6) 1980-11-08 Latina, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Benedicto dos Santos PTS 6 (6) 1980-10-25 Pordenone, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Nelson Gomes PTS 6 (6) 1980-10-11 Naples, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Italian
light-welterweight champion
4 November 1981 – 5 January 1983
Won European title Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Giuseppe Martinese
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European
light-welterweight champion
5 January 1983 – 1985
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Terry Marsh
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European
welterweight champion
14 November 1990 – 1992
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ludovic Proto

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA light-welterweight champion
15 March 1986 – 4 July 1987 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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