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Fernando Atzori

Died
November 9, 2020
Age
78 years

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Fernando Atzori, 78, Italian boxer, Olympic champion (1964).

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Fernando Atzori (1 June 1942 – 9 November 2020) was an Italian flyweight boxer who won a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics. In the final, he defeated Artur Olech of Poland, despite suffering an eye injury. After the Olympics, he turned professional and won the European title in 1967. Atzori defended it nine times before losing it in 1972. He then regained it and lost again in 1973. Atzori retired from the ring in 1975.

1964 Olympic results

Below are the results of Fernando Atzori, who competed for Italy as a flyweight boxer at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.

  • Round of 32: bye
  • Round of 16: defeated Darryl Norwood (Australia) on points, 5–0
  • Quarterfinal: defeated John McCafferty (Ireland) on points, 5–0
  • Semifinal: defeated Robert Carmody (USA) on points, 4–1
  • Final: defeated Artur Olech (Poland) on points, 4–1 (won gold medal)

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  1. 1.On what date was Fernando Atzori born?

    • A.15 June 1940
    • B.1 June 1964
    • C.1 June 1942correct
    • D.9 November 2020

    Fernando Atzori was born on 1 June 1942 according to the biographical details.

    Source: biographical introduction

  2. 2.What was the boxing weight class of Fernando Atzori?

    • A.Lightweight
    • B.Flyweightcorrect
    • C.Bantamweight
    • D.Featherweight

    Fernando Atzori competed as a flyweight boxer throughout his career.

    Source: biographical introduction

  3. 3.Who did Fernando Atzori defeat in the final match of the 1964 Olympics?

    • A.Artur Olechcorrect
    • B.Darryl Norwood
    • C.John McCafferty
    • D.Robert Carmody

    Fernando Atzori defeated Artur Olech of Poland in the 1964 Olympic final.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

  4. 4.What health issue did Fernando Atzori experience during the 1964 Olympic final?

    • A.Broken hand
    • B.Shoulder strain
    • C.Ankle injury
    • D.Eye injurycorrect

    Fernando Atzori won the gold medal despite suffering an eye injury during the final match.

    Source: biographical introduction

  5. 5.In what year did Fernando Atzori win the European boxing title?

    • A.1972
    • B.1967correct
    • C.1975
    • D.1964

    Fernando Atzori successfully won the European title in 1967 after turning professional.

    Source: biographical introduction

  6. 6.How many times did Fernando Atzori defend his European title?

    • A.Ninecorrect
    • B.Eight
    • C.Ten
    • D.Seven

    Fernando Atzori defended his European title a total of nine times before losing it in 1972.

    Source: biographical introduction

  7. 7.In what year did Fernando Atzori retire from professional boxing?

    • A.1972
    • B.1975correct
    • C.1973
    • D.1970

    Fernando Atzori officially retired from the ring in 1975.

    Source: biographical introduction

  8. 8.Who did Fernando Atzori defeat in the 1964 Olympic semifinal?

    • A.Darryl Norwood
    • B.Artur Olech
    • C.John McCafferty
    • D.Robert Carmodycorrect

    In the semifinal match of the 1964 Olympics, Fernando Atzori defeated Robert Carmody from the USA.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

  9. 9.What was the result of Fernando Atzori's round of 16 match at the 1964 Olympics?

    • A.Defeated by split decision
    • B.Defeated John McCafferty
    • C.Bye
    • D.Defeated Darryl Norwoodcorrect

    Fernando Atzori defeated Darryl Norwood from Australia by a score of 5-0 in the round of 16.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

  10. 10.Which opponent did Fernando Atzori face in the quarterfinal of the 1964 Olympics?

    • A.John McCaffertycorrect
    • B.Robert Carmody
    • C.Darryl Norwood
    • D.Artur Olech

    Fernando Atzori defeated John McCafferty from Ireland during the 1964 Olympic quarterfinals.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

  11. 11.How did Fernando Atzori fare in his first round at the 1964 Olympics?

    • A.Defeated an opponent
    • B.Lost on points
    • C.Byecorrect
    • D.Disqualified

    Fernando Atzori received a bye in the round of 32 at the 1964 Olympic Games.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

  12. 12.On what date did Fernando Atzori pass away?

    • A.9 November 2020correct
    • B.1 June 2020
    • C.1 June 1942
    • D.9 November 2019

    Fernando Atzori died on 9 November 2020.

    Source: biographical introduction

  13. 13.What was Fernando Atzori's age at the time of his death?

    • A.79
    • B.76
    • C.78correct
    • D.77

    Fernando Atzori was 78 years old when he passed away.

    Source: biographical introduction

  14. 14.Which country did Fernando Atzori represent in the Olympics?

    • A.Poland
    • B.Italycorrect
    • C.Australia
    • D.USA

    Fernando Atzori competed for Italy as a flyweight boxer at the 1964 Olympics.

    Source: 1964 Olympic results

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