Luca "Black Mamba" Giacon (now 29-1, 25 KO's) won big in Illescas, Spain.
He picked up the vacant IBF International super lightweight championship with an explosive knockout in the fifth round against Belgian Andrea Carbonello (now 14-4-1, 3 KO's).
Carbonello was down in the second, in the fourth and finally in the fifth. A good win for Giacon who had only one fight in the last 2 years. The fight was put together World Factory Events in collaboration with OPI Since 82.
IN OTHER NEWS: The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder will attend the 2017 Banquet of Champions on Saturday, June 10th as part of festivities planned for the 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 8-11th in Canastota.
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in action
The banquet, which will be held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY, is a one-of-a-kind event with over 35 boxing celebrities under one roof. The event consists of cocktails, dinner, celebrity comments, video highlights, a commemorative program and much more. Tickets are priced at $135 and corporate tables of 10 are available at $1350.
“I am excited and honored to be in Canastota, NY for the 2017 IBHOF festivities. It’s a blessing to be able to support this year’s inductees, especially legend and warrior Evander Holyfield,” said Wilder.
The fighting pride of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the 6’7” Wilder captured a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. He turned pro the same year and scored 32 consecutive knockouts before scoring a 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne in 2015 for the WBC belt. Five successful defenses, all by knockout, have followed, including wins over Artur Szpilka, Chris Arreola and Gerald Washington. Wilder’s record stands at 38-0 (37 KOs).
“The Hall of Fame is thrilled to have Deontay Wilder confirmed to attend the Banquet of Champions,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “It’s going to be special to have the reigning WBC heavyweight champion participate in the events and interact with his many fans in Canastota.”
In addition to the banquet, the June 8-11th Hall of Fame Weekend will feature many exciting events including a Friday Night Fiesta, golf tournament, parade, boxing autograph card show, cocktail party and the official Induction Ceremony honoring the Class of 2017.
The Class of 2017 includes Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera, Johnny “Mi Vida Loca” Tapia,Eddie Booker, trainer Johnny Lewis, ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr., judgeJerry Roth, journalist / broadcasterSteve Farhood and broadcaster Barry Tompkins.