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)

1972 (as a flyweight)

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

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