Giorgio Visioli: The knockout artist ready to take over British boxing

Ahead of the Dixon vs Harper Matchroom card at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, on Saturday, September 28, SportsBoom managed to sit down with 21-year-old rising super-featherweight star Giorgio Visioli (4-0, 3KO), who promoter Eddie Hearn has touted as a future star of British boxing.

In this exclusive chat, exciting prospect Visioli reveals how he has taken to professional boxing and his aims to build his reputation under the guidance of Hearn and his team.


Newfound Power in the Pro Ranks

The Guilford based super-featherweight, who is scheduled to appear on the undercard of Rhiannon Dixon’s world title fight against Terri Harper this weekend, knocked out his first three opponents after turning pro following an impressive amateur career.

Despite being taken the distance in his last professional outing, a six-round contest against Tampela Maharusi, Visioli’s reputation as a concussive puncher remains intact and are expected to see him fast-tracked towards domestic honours.

But his brutal CV will come as a surprise to those who observed Visioli in the unpaid ranks, where the 21-year-old failed to register a single KO – albeit twice persuading referees to bring contests to a premature close.


Contrasting Amateur and Professional Boxing

“The pro-style suits me,” Visioli told SportsBoom.com.

“Now I can sit down on my shots properly, whereas in the amateurs you don’t get rewarded for that.

“It’s all bouncy, bouncy and trying to score by flicking them out.

“Being able to do that, combined with my speed, suits me a lot better.

“Plus, now I’m not wearing those massive, padded gloves. So, it all combines to maximise the shots.



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