Antonio Pacenza
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Competitor for  Argentina
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1952 Helsinki | Light Heavyweight |
Antonio Pacenza (March 18, 1928 – February 7, 1999) was a boxer from Argentina, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur.
He was born in Buenos Aires.
Amateur career
Pacenza was the Light Heavyweight Olympic Silver Medalist in 1952.
Pro career
Pacenza turned pro in 1953 and spent most of his career fighting in Argentina. In late 1953 he was knocked out by Atilio Natalio Caraune, in a fight for the vacant Argentine (FAB) light heavyweight title, which was vacated by Amado Azar. Caraune relinquished title without defending it on August 1, 1956. Pacenza retired in 1956, having won 14, lost 4, and drawn 1.
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