Nicolas Santoro wins Elite regional boxing title in Mesagne

Nicolas Santoro, representing Pugilistica Quero of Taranto, has won the Elite regional boxing title in the 55 kg category. The competition took place in Mesagne at the Appia Antica shopping center.

In the final match, Santoro defeated Giuseppe Diomede of School Boxing Bari. The bout was described as intense and high-paced, with Santoro securing the victory through effective offensive combinations and tactical management. Santoro, the son of professional boxer Antonio Santoro, now moves on to the interregional phase in Montecatini Terme scheduled for late November, aiming for a spot in the Italian Elite Absolute Championships in Cuneo.

Other notable results from the event included a bronze medal for Marco Vezzoli in the 70 kg category, who was eliminated in the semifinals by Giuseppe Marasco.