Rocky Gattellari was the 2010 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Veterans category.
10 Facts About Rocky Gattellari
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Rocky Gattellari was selected in the Australian team for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
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Rocky Gattellari defeated Abdelkader Belghiti from Morocco before losing to eventual gold medalist Gyula Torok from Hungary.
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Rocky Gattellari defeated several accomplished boxers including Danny Lee, Orizu Obilaso, Ray Perez, Natalio Jimenez, Leo Zueleta, Eduardo Mojica before challenging for the World Flyweight title.
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On 11 December 1967 Rocky Gattellari fought Lionel Rose for the Australian bantamweight title, losing by a knockout in the 13th round.
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Rocky Gattellari made a comeback in 1979, fighting Paul Ferreri for the Australian featherweight title.
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Rocky Gattellari retired with a professional record of 21 wins, three losses and one draw.
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Rocky Gattellari contested the 1995 New South Wales state election as the Liberal candidate for Cabramatta.
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Rocky Gattellari was defeated by Labor incumbent Reba Meagher who sought an apprehended violence order against him.
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Rocky Gattellari died in Sydney on 23 June 2023, at the age of 81.