Page 1 of 1
Duilio Loi , what a record!
Posted: 03 Jun 2007, 19:38
by Expug
Never seen him fight.
That record 115-3 is fantastic.
He had some outstanding wins including winning a series with Carlos Ortiz.
What kind of style did he fight ?
Anyone see this guy?
Posted: 04 Jun 2007, 12:21
by KOJOE90
My thoughts from another thread.
Duilio Loi was a very much avoided Lightweight contender in the late 1950's. He was a teak tough, highly skilled southpaw who could box well when required but could slug it out with the best of them as well. He also has a very good defence.
He finally got a shot at the newly created Light-Welterweight held by the oustanding Carlos Oritz but lost a very close decision. But Loi got his revenge soon after.
Duilio Loi was an oustanding fighter who should have got a title shot a few years earlier. Maybe he doesn't get the credit he should as he fought mostly in Europe and maybe at the time the Light-Welter crown seemed a lesser title maybe?
Posted: 04 Jun 2007, 15:05
by computerrank
... he was extraordinary ... and is definitely underrated
World All Time Light Welterweight Ratings
Name Points Career W-L-D
1 Duilio Loi 2,034 1948 - 1962 115-3-8
2 Carlos Hernandez 1,625 1959 - 1972 60-13-4
3 Julio Cesar Chavez 1,171 1980 - 2005 108-6-2
4 Nicolino Locche 1,107 1958 - 1976 117-4-14
5 Eddie Perkins 1,058 1956 - 1975 75-20-2
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 03:14
by Aldo Pravisani
I cannot believe this, especially from people so well informed as yourselves!!!
Time and time again I have read on forum such as this that Loi was a southpaw.
To set the record straight, the fact is that he was NOT a southpaw, but he could switch guard very effectively, therefore confusing his opponents.
If you do not believe me ask Messrs. Ortiz, Marconi, Visintin, Wallace Smith and Joe (Old Bones) Brown who succeded in avoiding like as the plague.