Francesco Damiani Record
Francesco Damiani is a 66-year-old retired Italian professional boxer. He is a former heavyweight world champion. In a career spanning 8 years, 3 months, and 18 days, Damiani amassed a record of 30-2, which includes 24 wins via KO, 2 of which were in world-title fights.
Boxing Career
Francesco Damiani was born in Bagnacavallo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy on October 4, 1958. He made his professional debut at the age of 26 years on January 5, 1985 against Allou Gobe. Damiani defeated Gobe via 3rd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Damiani became a world champion at the age of 30 after 23 professional fights. He challenged Johnny du Plooy for the WBO heavyweight title and stopped the champion in the 3rd of the 12-round fight, winning his first world title.
Damiani's last fight was an 8th-round TKO loss to Oliver McCall at age 34, on April 23, 1993.
Some of Francesco Damiani's best fights have been against Greg Page and Tyrell Biggs. For a complete list of Damiani's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Francesco Damiani".
Damiani has just 2 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Francesco Damiani Losses".
Fight Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | Apr 23, 1993 | 34 | 
Oliver McCall 28 21-5 | loss | TKO 8 |
31 | Sep 12, 1992 | 33 | 
Greg Page 33 35-10 | win | UD 10 |
30 | Apr 22, 1992 | 33 |  Michael Greer | win | KO 1 |
29 | Mar 07, 1992 | 33 | Frankie Swindell | win | PTS 8 |
28 | Jan 11, 1991 | 32 | 
Ray Mercer 29 16-0 | loss | KO 9 |
27 | Oct 20, 1990 | 32 | Everett Martin | win | KO 2 |
26 | Jun 02, 1990 | 31 | Tony Morrison | win | KO 3 |
25 | Dec 16, 1989 | 31 | Daniel Eduardo Neto | win | TKO 2 |
24 | May 06, 1989 | 30 | Johnny du Plooy | win | KO 3 |
23 | Dec 17, 1988 | 30 | Manfred Jassmann | win | KO 3 |
22 | Oct 29, 1988 | 30 | 
Tyrell Biggs 27 15-1 | win | TKO 5 |
21 | Apr 22, 1988 | 29 | John Emmen | win | TKO 3 |
20 | Jan 22, 1988 | 29 | Dorcey Gaymon | win | TKO 4 |
19 | Oct 09, 1987 | 29 | Anders Eklund | win | KO 6 |
18 | Jul 11, 1987 | 28 | Eddie Richardson | win | PTS 10 |
17 | Apr 11, 1987 | 28 | James Broad | win | UD 10 |
16 | Feb 14, 1987 | 28 | Eddie Gregg | win | TKO 1 |
15 | Dec 19, 1986 | 28 | Rodney Smith | win | TKO 2 |
14 | Nov 14, 1986 | 28 | Kevin P Porter | win | TKO 5 |
13 | Sep 19, 1986 | 27 | Rocky Sekorski | win | PTS 10 |
12 | Jul 04, 1986 | 27 | Donnie Long | win | KO 2 |
11 | May 30, 1986 | 27 | Danny Sutton | win | TKO 7 |
10 | Apr 02, 1986 | 27 | Mike Perkins | win | TKO 5 |
9 | Feb 14, 1986 | 27 | Tom Trimm | win | KO 2 |
8 | Jan 31, 1986 | 27 | Bobby Crabtree | win | TKO 6 |
7 | Sep 28, 1985 | 26 | Felipe Rodriguez | win | TKO 5 |
6 | Jul 13, 1985 | 26 | Rick Kellar | win | TKO 1 |
5 | Jun 29, 1985 | 26 | Walter Santemore | win | PTS 6 |
4 | May 17, 1985 | 26 | Larry Roberson | win | TKO 1 |
3 | Apr 20, 1985 | 26 | Dragomir Milo Popovic | win | TKO 6 |
2 | Mar 08, 1985 | 26 | George Butzbach | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Jan 05, 1985 | 26 | Allou Gobe | win | TKO 3 |
Championships
Francesco Damiani won 1 world championship in a world-title fight at the heavyweight weight division.
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight Class | Won | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
May 06, 1989 | Johnny du Plooy | Heavyweight | WBO | KO | 3 |
Damiani successfully defended his heavyweight world title 1 times.
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight Class | Defended | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Dec 16, 1989 | Daniel Eduardo Neto | Heavyweight | WBO | TKO | 2 |
Damiani has lost 1 world championship in 1 title-defense fight.
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight Class | Lost | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Jan 11, 1991 | Ray Mercer | Heavyweight | WBO | KO | 9 |