Franco Scisciani
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franco•Scisciani |
| Used name | Franco•Scisciani |
| Born | 8 January 1934 in Civitavecchia, Roma (ITA) |
| Died | 9 March 2018 in Civitavecchia, Roma (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Franco Scisciani was an Italian boxer who in 1955 won the World Military Championship (CISM) and took silver at the Mediterranean Games. He lost in the quarter-finals at Melbourne to Puerto Rican José Torres, later a world professional champion.
Scisciani also turned professional, in 1957. He fought as a pro through 1960, almost exclusively in Italy, and never leaving Europe. His career record was 20 wins (8 by KO), 3 losses, and 1 draw. He was Italian Champion several times, but never fought for a major title.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Boxing | ITA |
Franco Scisciani | |||
| Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1955 Barcelona BOX silver: welterweight -67 kg)