Franco Valle

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrancesco Giovanni "Franco"•Valle
Used nameFranco•Valle
Born15 February 1940 in Genova (Genoa), Genova (ITA)
Died10 April 2003 in Genova (Genoa), Genova (ITA)
Measurements177 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsSportiva Pejo Mameli Genova
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Franco Valle was an Italian boxer who lost in the semi-finals of the middleweight class at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, losing to German Emil Schulz. Valle turned professional after the Olympics but had a short career, fighting only six times. He won his first three pro bouts but then after three straight losses retired at age 26.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Boxing ITA Franco Valle
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) =3 Bronze