Sandro Lopopolo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alessandro Lopopolo
Statistics
Rated at	Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 5+1/2 in
Nationality	Italian
Born	(1939-12-18)18 December 1939 Milan, Italy
Died	26 April 2014(2014-04-26) (aged 74) Milan, Italy
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	76
Wins	58
Wins by KO	20
Losses	10
Draws	7
No contests	1
Medal record Men's Boxing Representing  Italy Olympic Games Silver 1960 Rome Lightweight

Alessandro "Sandro" Lopopolo (born December 18, 1939 – died April 26, 2014) was a famous Italian boxer. He was an amateur champion in 1959 and 1960. Later, he became a world boxing champion as a professional. He competed in the light welterweight division. Sandro started his boxing journey in 1957.

Sandro Lopopolo's Boxing Career

Sandro Lopopolo was a popular boxer from his hometown. He was a favorite to win at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He competed in the lightweight division. Sandro proudly won a silver medal for Italy at these Olympic Games.

Olympic Journey and Professional Start

At the Olympics, Sandro had four easy wins early on. He then beat Abel Laudino from Argentina in the semifinals. This win was decided by a split decision from the judges. In the final match, he lost to Kazimierz Paździor. This loss was by a majority decision.

Sandro decided to become a professional boxer in early 1961. He had a very long and successful career. For most of his professional career, he fought in the light-welterweight category.

Winning Titles and Becoming a World Champion

Sandro won the Italian light-welterweight titles in 1963 and 1965. His biggest achievement was holding the European and World light-welterweight titles. He held these titles from April 1966 to April 1967.

He won the Lineal, WBA, and WBC light welterweight titles. He took these from Carlos Morocho Hernández on April 29, 1966. Sandro won by outpointing his opponent. He lost his world title to Paul Takeshi Fuji on April 30, 1967. This happened by a technical knockout in the second round.

Sandro's Boxing Style and Legacy

Sandro Lopopolo finished his career with a great record. He had 58 wins (20 by knockout), 10 losses, and 7 draws. He liked to box from a distance, which means he kept his opponents away. Sandro was part of a special time in Italian boxing. This time is often called "the golden era." Other famous Italian boxers from this period included Duilio Loi, Nino Benvenuti, Sandro Mazzinghi, Bruno Arcari, and Carmelo Bossi.

Sandro Lopopolo passed away in 2014. He was 74 years old. He died in his hometown of Milan. His death was due to a breathing problem.

Sandro Lopopolo's Professional Boxing Record Summary

Sandro Lopopolo had a long and impressive professional boxing career. Here is a quick look at his record:

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See also

• List of world light-welterweight boxing champions
• In Spanish: Sandro Lopopolo for kids