Piero Brandi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Piero•Brandi |
| Used name | Piero•Brandi |
| Born | 22 January 1939 in Pergine Valdarno, Laterina Pergine Valdarno, Arezzo (ITA) |
| Died | 23 November 2004 in Arezzo, Arezzo (ITA) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | C.P.S. Libertas Arezzo, Anghiari (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Piero Brandi was an Italian boxer. As an amateur he was a silver medalist at the 1959 European Championships in Lucerne, beaten by the Soviet Vladimir Engibaryan, a gold medalist in Melbourne, and in 1960 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Roma Olympics.
Turning professional in April 1962, Brandi became Italian super-lightweight champion in September 1964, beating his great rival Sandro Lopopolo, but losing to him in a rematch in March 1965. In May 1966 Brandi challenged Willy Quatuor for the European title but lost by knock-out in round eight. Brandi finished his pro career with a record of 33 wins (10 by KO), 5 losses (4 by KO) and 2 draws.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Boxing | ITA |
Piero Brandi | |||
| Light-Welterweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |