(PRIMASPORT) BUDVA – Italy achieved a significant result at the European Under-17 Boxing Championships, held in Budva, Montenegro, winning seven medals: one gold and six bronze.
Raul Barone won the gold medal in the 66 kg category, while the other six bronze medals testify to the talent of the Italian athletes and the effective work of the federal coaches.
At the same time, Italian boxing also celebrated successes in the professional sector: Francesco De Rosa won the EBU European super bantamweight title by defeating Romanian Ionut Baluta by unanimous decision, while Salvatore Cavallaro won the WBC Mediterranean super middleweight champion belt by defeating Spanish-Moroccan Ayub El Fahmi.
The president of the Italian Boxing Federation, Flavio D'Ambrosi, highlighted the significance of the results, "which are part of a significant growth path," noting that since 2025, the Azzurri have achieved 68 podium finishes in European and world competitions, as well as World Cups.
Furthermore, he emphasized that approximately 701 TP3T of medals come from the U15, U17, and U19 youth categories, emphasizing the commitment of sports clubs to nurturing young talent. D'Ambrosi finally reiterated that the Federation is the reference point for aspiring boxers at both amateur and professional levels, within the scope and recognition of international sports organizations. (PRIMASPORT)
