Francesco Damiani

Francesco Damiani
Born (1958-10-04) 4 October 1958 (age 66)
NationalityItalian
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins30
Wins by KO24
Losses2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Super-heavyweight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1982 Munich Super-heavyweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 Tampere Super-heavyweight
Gold medal – first place 1983 Varna Super-heavyweight
Mediterranean Games
Bronze medal – third place 1979 Split Heavyweight

Francesco Damiani (born 4 October 1958) is an Italian former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1993. He was the first WBO heavyweight champion, having held the title from 1989 to 1991, as well as the European heavyweight title from 1987 to 1989. As an amateur he won silver medals in the super-heavyweight division at the 1982 World Championships and 1984 Summer Olympics.