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My Take
Nino Benvenuti reads, to me, like an artist inside the ropes. Born in Izola, Slovenia, and Italian by identity, he was a genuine two-division world champion, ruling both the middleweight and super-welterweight ranks before his 1992 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The elegant, precise boxing he delivered from his 180-centimeter frame is a joy to watch even on old footage. He carried that same charisma into acting and television hosting after retiring. He passed in 2025, but the history his fists wrote endures. I deeply respect fighters who pair grace with raw strength, and he had both.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nino Benvenuti
- Name (Japanese)
- ニノ・ベンベヌチ
- Reading
- にの・べんべぬち
- Born
- April 26, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Izola, Slovenia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / actor / film actor / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Gold Collar for Sports Merit
- 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBC World Middleweight Champion
- WBC World Super Welterweight Champion
- WBA World Middleweight Champion
- WBA World Middleweight Champion
- WBA World Super Welterweight Champion
- The Ring World Middleweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.ninobenvenuti.it
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%99%E3%83%8C%E3%83%81
Frequently asked questions
When was Nino Benvenuti born?
Born April 26, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Nino Benvenuti from?
Nino Benvenuti is from Izola, Slovenia.
What does Nino Benvenuti do?
Nino Benvenuti works as boxer, actor, film actor, television presenter.
How tall is Nino Benvenuti?
Nino Benvenuti is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.