Franco Udella (born 1947-02-25 in Cagliari) is an Italian former world boxing champion.

Contents 1 Amateur Career 1.1 Olympic games results 2 Pro career 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Amateur Career

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] See also

• List of WBC world champions

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Franco Udella from Boxrec