Alessandro Riguccini from Italy won the World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Lightweight title on April 22 in Rosarito, Mexico, and is the WBF Boxer of the Month for April 2017.
Based in Mexico for most of his pro career, Riguccini took on native Mexican Jesus Antonio Rios and made a real statement by stopping his experienced foe in the third round.
The 29-year-old from Toscana is 17-0 (13) since turning professional in 2012. All but one of his fights, his debut, has taken place in Mexico.
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Alessandro Riguccini TKO 3 Jesus Antonio Rios Fight Report.
Alessandro Riguccini Professional Record.
See previous Boxers Of The Month in the Awards section.
