Abel Laudonio
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| Bronze | 1960 Rome | Lightweight |
Abel Ricardo Laudonio (30 August 1938 – 12 August 2014) was a boxer from Argentina, who competed in the Lightweight division during his career as an amateur.[1]
Amateur career
Laudonio won a Lightweight Bronze Medal at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games as a Member of the Argentine Olympic Team.
Pro career
Laudonio turned pro in 1961 and challenged Nicolino Locche for the South American lightweight title, but lost a decision.
Health
In 2004, Laudonio was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[2] In 2009, he suffered a stroke.[2]
Death
Laudonio died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 75 from a stroke.[3]
References
- ↑ Carlos Arbía. "Murió el ex campeón olímpico de boxeo Abel Laudonio". Infobae. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Olympic boxer Abel Laudonio dies at 75". Buenos Aires Herald.com. August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Murió el ex campeón olímpico de boxeo Abel Laudonio". Infobae.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
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