Franco Udella

Franco Udella (born 25 February 1947 in Cagliari) is an Italian former world boxing champion.

Franco Udella
Statistics
Real nameFranco Udella
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 0 in (152 cm)
Nationality Italian
Born (1947-02-25) 25 February 1947
Cagliari, Italy
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins37
Wins by KO18
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

Amateur career

Olympic games results

1968 (as a Light flyweight)

1972 (as a flyweight)

  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Felix Maina (Kenya) 5-0
  • Lost to Boris Zoriktuyev (Soviet Union) 1-4

Pro career

Udella turned pro in 1972 and won the newly created WBC light flyweight title in 1975 with a disqualification win over Valentin Martinez in the 12th round. Udella was then stripped of the title in August 1975, for failing to defend against Paraguayan Rafael Lovera, who had never fought a professional fight. The following year he challenged WBC light flyweight world champion Luis Estaba, but lost by KO in the 3rd round. He never challenged for a major title again. He retired in 1979 after a loss to Charlie Magri for the EBU (European) flyweight title.

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See also

  • List of light-flyweight boxing champions
Achievements
Inaugural Champion WBC light flyweight champion
4 April 1975 - August 1975
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Estaba
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