Franco Scisciani

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranco•Scisciani
Used nameFranco•Scisciani
Born8 January 1934 in Civitavecchia, Roma (ITA)
Died9 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