Vito Antuofermo
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vito Antuofermo |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 9, 1953(1953-02-09) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Palo del Colle |
| Country | Italy |
| Birth City | Apulia |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Vito Antuofermo Biography
| Name | Vito Antuofermo |
| Birthday | Feb 9 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Palo del Colle |
| Home Town | Apulia |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Pasquale Antuofermo |
Vito Antuofermo is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 9, 1953 in Palo del Colle, Apulia, Italy. Italian World Middleweight Champion who was defending his title against Italian World Middleweight Champion who defended his title against Marvin Hagler in a controversial 15-round draw. in an unpopular 15-round draw.
His victory in his place in the World Middleweight Championship was famously made public by the legendary broadcaster His defense of the World Middleweight Championship was famously announced by broadcasting legend Howard Cosell…
Antuofermo won the 1970 147 lb New York Golden Gloves Championship, defeating Thomas Chestnut in the finals. In 1971, Antuofermo was defeated by future Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Gregory in the finals of the 147 lb Open division. Antuofermo trained at the Police Athletic Leagues Sweeney Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1979, Antuofermo became World Middleweight Champion by beating defending champion Hugo Corro by a decision in 15 rounds at Monte Carlo. According to an article in The Ring, Howard Cosell, who was working on that fight’s live broadcast to the USA, was telling viewers that Corro was, in his opinion, way ahead on the judges’ cards. When someone on the American television crew found out it was Antuofermo who was actually leading on the cards, Cosell then began to say he had Antuofermo ahead.
His family relocated into the United States from Italy when at the age of 17.
Vito Antuofermo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vito Antuofermo is one of the richest Boxer from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vito Antuofermo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He says he learned to combat the difficult zones that are New York City as a youngster.
After his boxing career, he was an actor, appearing in films such as The Godfather III.
Vito Antuofermo (Italian pronunciation: [anˌtwɔˈfermo] ; born February 9, 1953) is an Italian American actor and retired professional boxer. He is a former undisputed World Middleweight Champion.
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Facts & Trivia
Vito Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Vito Antuofermo celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.
Top Facts about Vito Antuofermo
- Vito Antuofermo is a retired Italian boxer.
- He was born on April 9, 1953 in Italy.
- Antuofermo won the middleweight title in 1979.
- He had a professional record of 50 wins and 7 losses.
- Antuofermo fought some of the greatest boxers of his time.
- He was known for his toughness and durability in the ring.
- Antuofermo retired from boxing in 1985 at age 32.
- He later became an actor and appeared in several films.
- In retirement, he also worked as a boxing trainer and promoter.
- Antuofermo was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010.
Where is Vito Antuofermo?
birth nameVito Gabrielo Antuofermo
stance| orthodox
height| 5′ 7½″ / 171cm
reach| 69″ / 175cm
residence| Brooklyn, New York, USA
Who was the boxer from The Sopranos?
Boxer-turned-actor Frank Albanese dies at 84; played Tony Soprano’s forgetful Uncle Pat. Frank Albanese and Tony Sirico in 2010 in New York City. Albanese played Uncle Pat in “The Sopranos”, while Sirico was a show regular as Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri.
How many times did Hagler fight Antuofermo?
Vito Antuofermo, the Howard Beach resident and former middleweight boxing champion, was sorry to learn of the loss of Marvin Hagler last Saturday. Hagler, 66, considered one of the greatest champions in the sport’s history, fought Antuofermo twice.
Who fought Marvin Hagler?
No.ResultOpponent
67| Loss| Sugar Ray Leonard
66| Win| John Mugabi
65| Win| Thomas Hearns
64| Win| Mustafa Hamsho
Who fought Alan Minter?
No.ResultOpponent
48| Loss| Mustafa Hamsho
47| Win| Ernie Singletary
46| Loss| Marvin Hagler
45| Win| Vito Antuofermo