Carlo ORLANDI

Italy

Born: 1910

Deceased: 29 Jul 1983

Gender: m

Carlo Orlandi won gold as a lightweight at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. He turned professional after the Olympics and fought from 1929-44 as a pro. Orlandi boxed exclusively in Europe and almost exclusively in Italy. He won both the Italian lightweight and welterweight titles, and in 1934 won the European lightweight title by defeating François Sybille on points. Orlandi ended his professional career with a record of 97 wins (12 by KO), 19 losses, and 10 draws. Orlandi became a world-class boxer despite being deaf. He was a legend in the 1930s in Italy, renowned for his boxing skill despite his handicap.

Source: Olympedia