Franco Udella
Franco Udella (born 1947-02-25 in Cagliari) is an Italian former world boxing champion.
Amateur career
Olympic games results
1968 (as a Light flyweight)
- Lost to Alberto Morales (Mexico) 0-5
1972 (as a flyweight)
- 1st round bye
- Defeated Felix Maina (Kenya) 5-0
- Lost to Boris Zoriktuyev (Soviet Union) 1-4
Pro career
Udella turned pro in 1972 and won the newly created WBC light flyweight title in 1975 with a disqualification win over Valentin Martinez in the 12th round. Udella was then stripped of the title in August 1975, for failing to defend against Rafael Lovera, who had never fought a professional fight. The following year he challenged WBC light flyweight title holder Luis Estaba, but lost by KO in the 3rd round. He never challenged for a major title again. He retired in 1979 after a loss to Charlie Magri for the EBU (European) flyweight title.
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
WBC Light Flyweight Champion 1975 Apr 4 – 1975 Aug Stripped |
Succeeded by Luis Estaba |