Nino Benvenuti

Nino Benvenuti

athlete Italy

Nino Benvenuti was a legendary Italian boxer, born in 1938 in Isola d'Istria. He gained fame as an Olympic gold medalist at the 1960 Rome Olympics and went on to become a world champion in multiple weight classes, including super welterweight and middleweight. Known for his technical skills and resilience, Benvenuti had a storied rivalry with Emile Griffith and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992, becoming the first Italian boxer to receive this honor. He passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of boxing.

Born on Apr 26, 1938 (87 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,173
Power
1,163$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 60,461,826 35,173 $2,000,000 1,163$
Totals 1 60,461,826 35,173 $2,000,000 1,163$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Nino Benvenuti was an Italian boxer who won the welterweight title at the 1960 Rome Olympics. 7

The New York Times: Nino Benvenuti, Olympic Boxer Who Ruled the Ring in Italy, Dies at 87

Italy Italy: Nino Benvenuti flew to America to support his dying rival, Emile Griffith. 9

Corriere della Sera: Il Caffè di Gramellini | Due amici | Il Caffè di Massimo Gramellini

Slovenia Slovenia: Nino Benvenuti was a legendary boxer from Italy, known for winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and being a world champion in multiple weight categories. 9

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Umrl je legendarni boksar, po rodu iz Izole