Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Graciano Rocchigiani (1st meeting)
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Dariusz Michalczewski 174 lbs beat Graciano Rocchigiani 174 lbs by DQ at 2:35 in round 7 of 12
- Date: 1996-08-10
- Location: Wilhelm-Koch-Stadion, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany
- Referee: Joe O'Neill
- Judge: Harold Gomes 58-58
- Judge: Aaron Kizer 56-58
- Judge: Jose Hiram Rivera 56-58
- World Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Title (7th. defending of Michalczewski)
- Time: 2:35
- Weights: Michalczewski 174 lbs, Rocchigiani 173.5 lbs
Comment(s):
- Rocchigiani lost via disqualification to WBO light-heavyweight title holder Dariusz Michalczewski after hitting Michalczewski on the break during round seven. Michalczewski's prolonged, theatrical reaction to the punch was seen by many as way of getting out of a fight he was losing. Initially the result was a technical draw, later changed to a disqualification.
- A rematch took place on April 15, 2000; Michalczewski won via a 9th round TKO.