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| wins = 115 | wins = 115
| KO = 26 | KO = 26
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'''Duilio Loi''' (19 April 1929 – 20 January 2008) was an ] ] who held the Italian and European ] and ] titles, as well as the ]. Loi fought from 1948 to 1962, and retired with a record of 115 wins (26 KOs), 3 losses and 8 draws. '''Duilio Loi''' (19 April 1929 – 20 January 2008) was an Italian ] who held the Italian and European ] and ] titles, as well as the ]. Loi fought from 1948 to 1962, and retired with a record of 115 wins (26 KOs), 3 losses and 8 draws.


Loi is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time at his weight and one of the best fighters to come out of Italy.<ref>{{cite book |last=Hudson |first=David |title=Combat Sports: An Encyclopedia of Wrestling, Fighting, and Mixed Martial Arts |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LmhFCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA187&dq=duilio+loi |accessdate=26 August 2016 |year=2009 |isbn=0313343845 |page=187}}</ref> Loi is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time at his weight and one of the best fighters to come out of Italy.<ref>{{cite book |last=Hudson |first=David |title=Combat Sports: An Encyclopedia of Wrestling, Fighting, and Mixed Martial Arts |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LmhFCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA187&dq=duilio+loi |accessdate=26 August 2016 |year=2009 |isbn=0313343845 |page=187}}</ref>
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==Biography== ==Biography==
], Italy, in 2015]] ], Italy, in 2015]]
Loi was born in ] in 1929, to a father from ] and mother from ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Giallara |first=Giuseppe |date=21 January 2008 |title=«Era orgoglioso delle sue origini sarde» |url=http://ricerca.gelocal.it/lanuovasardegna/archivio/lanuovasardegna/2008/01/21/SRAPO_SRA01.html |language=Italian |work=] |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Liebling |first=A. J. |date=2016 |title=A Neutral Corner: Boxing Essays |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OZ3iDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA50 |location=New York |publisher=North Point Press |page=50 |isbn=978-0865474956 |author-link=A. J. Liebling}}</ref>
Loi was born in ] in 1929, to a father from ] and mother from ].


Loi fought many outstanding fighters in his career, including three bouts with lightweight great ]. Although all their fights were close, Loi won two out of three bouts, which were all for the World Light Welterweight Title. Loi fought many outstanding fighters in his career, including three bouts with lightweight great ]. Although all their fights were close, Loi won two out of three bouts, which were all for the world ] title.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Roberts |first1=James B. |last2=Skutt |first2=Alexander G. |date=2006 |title=The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aA2LO_DGdu4C&pg=PA484 |location=Ithaca, New York |publisher=McBooks Press |page=484 |isbn=1-59013-121-5}}</ref>


The first bout, which was nationally televised in the USA, took place on the 16th June 1960 at ] in ]. In what would be one of only two US appearances, Loi was defeated after 15 rounds, with a controversial split-decision in Ortiz' favour. The first bout, which was nationally televised in the USA, took place on the 16th June 1960 at ] in ]. In what would be one of only two US appearances, Loi was defeated after 15 rounds, with a controversial split-decision in Ortiz' favour.
Less than three months later the two met again for a rematch, this time in Loi's native Italy. The bout took place at Milan's famous ] stadium, in front of a record crowd of 65,000. Loi came through strongly in the late rounds to become World Champion by majority decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/jrwelt.htm|title=Duilio Loi - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion|publisher=The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Roberts |first=James |title=The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=aA2LO_DGdu4C |accessdate=26 August 2016 |year=2006 |isbn=1590131215 |page=487}}</ref> Less than three months later the two met again for a rematch, this time in Loi's native Italy. The bout took place at Milan's famous ] stadium, in front of a record crowd of 65,000. Loi came through strongly in the late rounds to become World Champion by majority decision.{{sfn|Roberts|Skutt|2006|p=487}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/jrwelt.htm|title=Duilio Loi - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion|publisher=The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia}}</ref>
The next year a third bout took place, again at the San Siro. Loi knocked down Ortiz in the sixth and earnt a victory by unanimous decision to defend his title. The next year a third bout took place, again at the San Siro. Loi knocked down Ortiz in the sixth and earnt a victory by unanimous decision to defend his title.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fischer |first=Doug |date=9 January 2018 |title=10: Best final acts |url=https://www.ringtv.com/176723-10-best-final-acts/3/ |work=] |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref>


Loi was inducted into the ] in 2005. His daughter accepted the award on his behalf, because Loi was suffering from ]. Loi died in January 2008 at the age of 78 in ], Italy, and is buried at the ]. Loi was inducted into the ] in 2005. His daughter Bonaria accepted the award on his behalf, because Loi was suffering from ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibhof.com/pages/inductionweekend/2005/05ceremony.html |title=Class of 2005 |publisher=] |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Mohamed |first=Khalid |date=15 November 2005 |title=Duilio Loi, History’s forgotten great |url=https://www.boxing247.com/weblog/archives/106488 |work=Boxing247.com |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref> Loi died in January 2008 at the age of 78 in ], Italy, and is buried at the ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ieri i funerali di Duilio Loi |url=http://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2008/01/24/LS4LG_LS420.html |language=Italian |work=] |date=24 January 2008 |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Palazzo Marino, Palmeri ricorda in Aula Duilio Loi |url=https://www.comune.milano.it/dseserver/webcity/comunicati.nsf/weball/DD08833381DDE0F2C12573DA0057C2BC |language=Italian |work=Comune di Milano |date=24 January 2008 |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Signori |first=Riccardo |date=17 September 2009 |title=In mostra la Milano di Duilio Loi |url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/news/mostra-milano-duilio-loi.html |work=] |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref>


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Revision as of 22:39, 30 November 2018

Duilio Loi
Duilio Loi with daughter, 1960s
Born(1929-04-29)29 April 1929
Trieste, Kingdom of Italy
Died20 January 2008(2008-01-20) (aged 78)
Treviso, Republic of Italy
NationalityItalian
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach175 cm (69 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights126
Wins115
Wins by KO26
Losses3
Draws8

Duilio Loi (19 April 1929 – 20 January 2008) was an Italian boxer who held the Italian and European lightweight and welterweight titles, as well as the world junior welterweight championship. Loi fought from 1948 to 1962, and retired with a record of 115 wins (26 KOs), 3 losses and 8 draws.

Loi is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time at his weight and one of the best fighters to come out of Italy.

Biography

A marble gravestone on the wall of a crypt
Loi's grave at the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, Italy, in 2015

Loi was born in Trieste in 1929, to a father from Sardinia and mother from Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Loi fought many outstanding fighters in his career, including three bouts with lightweight great Carlos Ortiz. Although all their fights were close, Loi won two out of three bouts, which were all for the world light welterweight title.

The first bout, which was nationally televised in the USA, took place on the 16th June 1960 at Cow Palace in Daly City, California. In what would be one of only two US appearances, Loi was defeated after 15 rounds, with a controversial split-decision in Ortiz' favour. Less than three months later the two met again for a rematch, this time in Loi's native Italy. The bout took place at Milan's famous San Siro stadium, in front of a record crowd of 65,000. Loi came through strongly in the late rounds to become World Champion by majority decision. The next year a third bout took place, again at the San Siro. Loi knocked down Ortiz in the sixth and earnt a victory by unanimous decision to defend his title.

Loi was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. His daughter Bonaria accepted the award on his behalf, because Loi was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Loi died in January 2008 at the age of 78 in Treviso, Italy, and is buried at the Monumental Cemetery of Milan.

See also

References

  1. Hudson, David (2009). Combat Sports: An Encyclopedia of Wrestling, Fighting, and Mixed Martial Arts. p. 187. ISBN 0313343845. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  2. Giallara, Giuseppe (21 January 2008). "«Era orgoglioso delle sue origini sarde»". La Nuova Sardegna (in Italian). Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  3. Liebling, A. J. (2016). A Neutral Corner: Boxing Essays. New York: North Point Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-0865474956.
  4. Roberts, James B.; Skutt, Alexander G. (2006). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book. Ithaca, New York: McBooks Press. p. 484. ISBN 1-59013-121-5.
  5. Roberts & Skutt 2006, p. 487.
  6. "Duilio Loi - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  7. Fischer, Doug (9 January 2018). "10: Best final acts". The Ring. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  8. "Class of 2005". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  9. Mohamed, Khalid (15 November 2005). "Duilio Loi, History's forgotten great". Boxing247.com. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  10. "Ieri i funerali di Duilio Loi". Il Tirreno (in Italian). 24 January 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  11. "Palazzo Marino, Palmeri ricorda in Aula Duilio Loi". Comune di Milano (in Italian). 24 January 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  12. Signori, Riccardo (17 September 2009). "In mostra la Milano di Duilio Loi". Il Giornale. Retrieved 19 August 2018.

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Achievements
Preceded byCarlos Ortiz Lineal Light Welterweight Champion
WBA Light Welterweight Champion

10 May 1961 – 14 September 1962
Succeeded byEddie Perkins
Preceded byEddie Perkins Lineal Light Welterweight Champion
WBA Light Welterweight Champion

15 December 1962 – 1962
Retired
Succeeded byRoberto Cruz


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