Vinny Pazienza vs. Abdel Marbi ~ "The Paz Gets Sliced Up In Italy"

[Bill Paxtom]

Abdelkader 'Abdel' Marbi

The Pazienza Camp completely underestimated the 'Moroccan Marauder'.

Abdel Marbi was a 30 year-old fighter who was based in France. Abdel was an experienced fighter, as he had a distinguished
Amateur Career where he claimed a record of 187-26 {43 KO's} over 8 Years {from 1973 thru 1981}.

Abdel had started his career late {Age; 26 1/2} in October 1981. After losing '2' early career bouts, Abdel ran off '22-Straight' wins.
thru July 1984. That put Abdel at 24-2-0 {14 KO's}.

Then on July 14, 1984 in France, Abdel scored a 'major upset', when he scored a TKO 4 over the highly-regarded and 'undefeated'
French Lightweight Champion - Frederic Geoffrey.

A rematch was set up 3-Months later {October 12, 1984}, and Frederic Geoffrey returned the favor, and stopped {TKO 7} Abdel by cuts.

That put Abdel at 25-3-0 {15 KO's}, and ended his 23-Bout {2 1/2 Year} winning streak.

Abdelkader Marbi >
"I've seen this kid fight. He comes in 'crazy' and wide open. He's still an Amateur."

"His style may work against low-ranking fighters, but that style won't work agains an experienced fighter like me.
He walks in wide-open and is easy to hit. I'll pick him apart, and slice him up. I'll be waiting for him to charge in,
and then I'll rip him up."