Vito Antuofermo is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 9, 1953 in Palo del Colle, Apulia, Italy. Italian World Middleweight Champion who was defending his title against Italian World Middleweight Champion who defended his title against Marvin Hagler in a controversial 15-round draw. in an unpopular 15-round draw.
His victory in his place in the World Middleweight Championship was famously made public by the legendary broadcaster His defense of the World Middleweight Championship was famously announced by broadcasting legend Howard Cosell…
Antuofermo won the 1970 147 lb New York Golden Gloves Championship, defeating Thomas Chestnut in the finals. In 1971, Antuofermo was defeated by future Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Gregory in the finals of the 147 lb Open division. Antuofermo trained at the Police Athletic Leagues Sweeney Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1979, Antuofermo became World Middleweight Champion by beating defending champion Hugo Corro by a decision in 15 rounds at Monte Carlo. According to an article in The Ring, Howard Cosell, who was working on that fight’s live broadcast to the USA, was telling viewers that Corro was, in his opinion, way ahead on the judges’ cards. When someone on the American television crew found out it was Antuofermo who was actually leading on the cards, Cosell then began to say he had Antuofermo ahead.
His family relocated into the United States from Italy when at the age of 17.
