Carlo Orlandi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarlo•Orlandi
Used nameCarlo•Orlandi
Nick/petnamesEl Negher
Born23 April 1910 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Died29 July 1983 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Carlo Orlandi won gold as a lightweight at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. He turned professional after the Olympics and fought from 1929-44 as a pro. Orlandi boxed exclusively in Europe and almost exclusively in Italy. He won both the Italian lightweight and welterweight titles, and in 1934 won the European lightweight title by defeating François Sybille on points. Orlandi ended his professional career with a record of 97 wins (12 by KO), 19 losses, and 10 draws. Orlandi became a world-class boxer despite being deaf. He was a legend in the 1930s in Italy, renowned for his boxing skill despite his handicap.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Boxing ITA Carlo Orlandi
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes