Michele Piccirillo

Michele Piccirillo (born 29 January 1970 in Modugno, Italy) is a professional boxer in the welterweight (147 lb [66.7 kg]) division.

Michele Piccirillo
Statistics
Real nameMichele Piccirillo
Nickname(s)Gentleman
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 12 in (179 cm)
Nationality Italian
Born (1970-01-29) 29 January 1970
Bari, Italy
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins50
Wins by KO29
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

Professional career

Known as "Gentleman", Piccirillo turned pro in 1992 and captured the Vacant IBF Welterweight Title with a decision win over Cory Spinks in 2002. He lost the belt the following year in a rematch to Spinks. In 2005 he challenged Ricardo Mayorga for the vacant WBC light middleweight title, but lost a decision. Despite the defeat, Piccirillo continues to fight, mainly in his home country of Italy.

Piccirillo again fought for the WBC light middleweight belt on 1 December 2007, losing to Vernon Forrest by way of an 11th-round TKO.

See also

Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Vernon Forrest
IBF welterweight champion
13 April 2002 - 22 March 2003
Succeeded by
Cory Spinks
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