Franco Nenci

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranco•Nenci
Used nameFranco•Nenci
Born27 January 1935 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Died15 May 2020 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Franco Nenci was a boxer who competed at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, winning a silver medal after losing in the final to Soviet boxer Vladimir Engibaryan. Nenci competed while he worked days at the harbor, and trained in the gym in the evenings. He later turned professional, boxing as a pro from September 1957 to July 1967. His career pro record was 36 wins (3 by KO), 13 losses, and 8 draws. In April 1964 he fought for the Italian welterweight title but lost by TKO to Fortunato Manca.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Boxing ITA Franco Nenci
Light-Welterweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver