Franco De Piccoli
Italian boxer (1937–2026)
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Francesco De Piccoli (29 November 1937 – 22 May 2026) was an Italian boxer, who won the gold medal in the heavyweight division (+91 kg) at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Born29 November 1937
Campalto, Italy
Died22 May 2026 (aged 88)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
De Piccoli in 1960 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 29 November 1937 Campalto, Italy | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | 22 May 2026 (aged 88) | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Amateur career
De Piccoli started training in boxing in 1955, and won national heavyweight titles in 1959 and 1960. At the 1960 Olympics, he easily reached the final, in which he knocked out Daan Bekker after 90 seconds. He turned professional right after the Olympics. After retiring in 1965 he worked as a driving instructor.[1][2]
Death
De Piccoli died on 22 May 2026, at the age of 88.[3]
