Duilio Loi Dies At 79!

**BoomBoom** · 01-21-2008 12:34 AM

One of Italys greatest fighters, and one of the greatest Light Welterweights of all time has passed away after struggling with Alzheimer's disease for many years. Loi's biggest wins were over the great Carlos Ortiz (2x). He finished his career with a remarkable record of 115-3-8. He was inducted into the hof in 2005. Rest in peace Champ.

**Spicoli** · 01-21-2008 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by BoomBoom

One of Italys greatest fighters, and one of the greatest Light Welterweights of all time has passed away after struggling with Alzheimer's disease for many years. Loi's biggest wins were over the great Carlos Ortiz (2x). He finished his career with a remarkable record of 115-3-8. He was inducted into the hof in 2005. Rest in peace Champ.

I think Loi lost the first of three but Ortiz rematched him in Loi's hometown (whoops) and then loi whipped him again.Ive never seen him fight,but read of his 1st fight draw with Perkins.Ref apparently had to coach them tomix it up and crowd starting throwing money into the ring ??
Alzheimers can be extremely brutal and almost inhuman how it ravages a loved one. RIP Champ indeed.

**BoomBoom** · 01-21-2008 01:16 AM

cc. Spicoli didnt know that about the Perkins fight. Loi was a defensive fighter and Perkins often was too so I could see those fights not being barnburners. Still Loi defeated every man he stepped in the ring with, avenging his few loses. Perkins was a very good fighter also.

ICB · 01-21-2008 01:26 AM

He beat every man he faced truly a legend and a credit to the sport of boxing, R.I.P Champ.

**Spicoli** · 01-21-2008 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by BoomBoom

cc. Spicoli didnt know that about the Perkins fight. Loi was a defensive fighter and Perkins often was too so I could see those fights not being barnburners. Still Loi defeated every man he stepped in the ring with, avenging his few loses. Perkins was a very good fighter also.

CC returned Boom,thanks for the insight on an undermentiond fighter.

**CutMeMick** · 01-21-2008 02:56 AM

I think in the 1st Ortiz fight Loi lost it by at least 3 points. How the one judge had it for Loi was shocking to me. The second fight I had it a draw and the 3rd fight I've only ever seen highlights of so I can't comment much other then Loi looked to be moving well and boxing Ortiz from a range.

May he R.I.P.

**DaxxKahn** · 01-21-2008 04:29 PM

A shame to hear...Rest in Peace to an old warrior...

It is always sad to hear when a fighter passes...But also good to know they lived a long full life