Boxing
Giorgio Visioli: The Knockout Artist Ready to Take Over British Boxing
Rising British boxing star Giorgio Visioli, known for his knockout power, shares how his transition from amateur to pro boxing unlocked his true potential. Signed by Matchroom, Visioli is poised for domestic honours.
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Giorgio Visioli, one of the most exciting young prospects in British boxing, has revealed the reason behind his newfound knockout power.
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 later this month, knocked out his first three opponents after turning professional 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.”
“You see a lot of people in the amateurs who are always knocking people out. Then, when they step up, they can’t do it. I’m just doing things the other way around.”
“You either have that ability to knock someone out or you don’t,” Visioli continued. “That’s my belief.”
“I’m doing it in an unconventional way too - off the back foot. I manage to generate that power and speed, so maybe I’ve got strong legs?”
That’s what it is - accuracy allied with speed.
Giorgio Vicoli
Matchroom Partnership and Big Stage Exposure
Visioli, the latest talent to emerge from London’s world famous Repton gym, is now signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable after being identified as ‘one to watch’ by the promoter’s scouts.
That partnership has already seen him gain exposure on global streaming platform DAZN and also invaluable experience of the big stage, having already appeared at the 3 Arena in Dublin, the Copper Box and First Direct Arena in Leeds ahead of Jack Catterall’s victory over former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor.
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.”
“You see a lot of people in the amateurs who are always knocking people out. Then, when they step up, they can’t do it. I’m just doing things the other way around.”
“You either have that ability to knock someone out or you don’t,” Visioli continued. “That’s my belief.”
“I’m doing it in an unconventional way too - off the back foot. I manage to generate that power and speed, so maybe I’ve got strong legs?”
I’m not that bothered about the rounds. The rounds will come as I go on. “However I do it, the only thing I’m really interested in is trying to perform in the right manner and the best fashion possible.
Giorgio Vicoli
Neil has been a journalist for longer than he'd care to remember, having written for national newspapers and respected publications for over 25 years. For the last three years he has worked freelance for BBC Sport, working on the production desk as a sub-editor and also as a writer, covering a whole range of sports.