Clemente Russo to make professional boxing debut at age 44

Two-time Olympic silver medalist Clemente Russo is returning to boxing after more than four years of retirement. At 44 years old, Russo will make his professional debut against the undefeated Mohamed Elmaghraby (15-0) on November 21 at the Allianz Cloud in Milan.

The match is part of the 'Taf - The Art of Fighting 14' event and will consist of eight rounds with a weight limit of 93 kilograms. The bout will be broadcast exclusively on Mediaset networks.

Elmaghraby, a 30-year-old Italian and international champion, views the match as a test of his career progress. Russo stated that his passion for boxing never truly faded and that he feels in peak physical condition for the comeback.