Silvio Branco was born on 26 August 1966 and is an Italian former professional boxer of Romani origin.
10 Facts About Silvio Branco
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Silvio Branco challenged undefeated Richie Woodhall for the European title but was taken apart and KOd.
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Silvio Branco faced Cardamone twice more and lost both fights.
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Silvio Branco got a super middleweight IBF title fight but lost a lopsided decision against Sven Ottke.
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Silvio Branco went up again in 2003 and lost a bid for the vacant European light heavy title against southpaw Stipe Drvis.
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Silvio Branco lost the title 2004 in his very next fight against veteran Fabrice Tiozzo and lost a second European title bid to Thomas Ulrich by KO.
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Silvio Branco defeated Puerto Rican puncher Manny Siaca on Thursday 27 July 2006 to win the WBA interim light-heavyweight championship.
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When Tiozzo laid down his title on 19 October 2006, Silvio Branco became again the full WBA world champion.
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Silvio Branco lost this title on 28 April 2007 once more against the Croatian boxer Stipe Drvis.
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Silvio Branco lost to WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal in Montreal on 25 September 2009.