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Rocco Del Sesto · 11-23-2022, 01:43 PM

In beginning to look into Carl Gizzi's pro career which started off in early July 1964, I decided to look through the Boxing News from the bigging of the year 1964. Found some good information. Gizzi had apparently built-up a good reputation in the amateurs up to 1964 to the point he was being hailed as a heavyweight representative in the 1964 Olympics. Well, then events of early 1964 turned those aspirations south and events which led him to decide to go professional.

01/17/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi was being hailed as a possible Gold Medal candidate in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Well he took a bad turn on that journy as 19 year old Billy Gray outpointed Gizzi in a contest that Gray took on at last minute notice.

2/7/64 Boxing News - The speedy Tony Brogan used left hooks that he connected with accuracy and punch to them to defeat Carl Gizzi. Gizzi was the taller and heavier opponent, but he couldn't get out of the way of Brogan's lefts.

2/28/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi won the Welsh ABA Heavyweight title though his two opponents in the competition were deemed weak, thus not doing much to enhance Gizzi's reputation.

3/27/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi won a close decision over Torbay's southpaw Tony Brogan. Brogan started out well, beating Gizzi into retreats with solid hooks to the head and left crosses to the body, but Gizzi eventually brought his heavier weight and strength to bear in the fight. In the 2nd and 3rd rounds Gizzi was able to win back the points lost to Brogan, forcing him into retreating scoring with solid long left jabs. Gizzi used his size advantage to also crowd Brogan into clinches.

04/24/64 Boxing News - The heavyweight title for the 76th ABA Championships to be held at Empire Pool, Wembley, Middlesex, is felt to be contested in the end between London Champion and England international Colin Woodhouse vs Welsh Champion and International Carl Gizzi. Two other heavyweights are contending though, "giant soldier" Bruce Robertson and Droylsden's Ron Davies. Gizzi is felt by many it would seem as the favorite as he has been trumpeted for awhile as an Olympic hopeful.

05/01/64 Boxing News - Big dissapointment, Carl Gizzi turned out to be at the 76th ABA Championships as he was outpointed by Colin Woodhouse in the semi-finals. It was felt Gizzi was out hustled by Woodhouse and Gizzi did not take advantage of his height and reach.

5/22/64 Boxing News - Big letter headline on page 14 of the News.."Gizzi Shock-Stopped in First Round". Carl Gizzi was stopped in the first round at Abercynon in a Wales v. Holland match. He showed no defense getting boxed all around the ring and was quickly bloodied at the nose and mouth by his opponent E. Kiks.

5/28/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi found himself in the middle of another sensation story in amatuer boxing. He was due to represent Wales June 1st in a meet against Czechosiovakia in Prague. There started with some trouble concerning Gizzi needing to send his passport to the WABA. There was back and forth between WABA chairman, John Llewellyn and Carl and his father Don Gizzi who in the end notified the WABA he would not allow Carl to box for Wales if he, the father was allowed to travel to Prague with Carl. In the end, the WABA did not allow this and Carl was replaced on the Wales team. "Mr. Gizzi said that he had spent much money and time training Carl and brining him up to what he was in boxing, and it was time he, himself, got some reward and some return for his outlay." Hmmmm....forboding of what was to shortly come...

6/12/64 Boxing News - The page 15 headlines..."CONTROVERSIAL WELSH ABA CHAMPION TAKE BIG PLUNGE CARL GIZZI TURNS PRO AFTER ROW WITH WABA" After a week of conjecture if Gizzi would decide to turn pro after the altercation with the WABA, he makes that decision. Not the best of situations starting off a career after the rough year performance wise Gizzi had shown in the year up till now, but his new manager, Eddie Thomas from Merthyr's, felt that could all be wiped off the map with some hard work.

I'll include all this in his bio as I explore through is career.
Rocco

11-23-2022, 01:43 PM	#2068
Rocco Del Sesto Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watkinsville, Georgia Posts: 2,065	The Big Men of Boxing a Retrospective In beginning to look into Carl Gizzi's pro career which started off in early July 1964, I decided to look through the Boxing News from the bigging of the year 1964. Found some good information. Gizzi had apparently built-up a good reputation in the amateurs up to 1964 to the point he was being hailed as a heavyweight representative in the 1964 Olympics. Well, then events of early 1964 turned those aspirations south and events which led him to decide to go professional. 01/17/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi was being hailed as a possible Gold Medal candidate in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Well he took a bad turn on that journy as 19 year old Billy Gray outpointed Gizzi in a contest that Gray took on at last minute notice. 2/7/64 Boxing News - The speedy Tony Brogan used left hooks that he connected with accuracy and punch to them to defeat Carl Gizzi. Gizzi was the taller and heavier opponent, but he couldn't get out of the way of Brogan's lefts. 2/28/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi won the Welsh ABA Heavyweight title though his two opponents in the competition were deemed weak, thus not doing much to enhance Gizzi's reputation. 3/27/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi won a close decision over Torbay's southpaw Tony Brogan. Brogan started out well, beating Gizzi into retreats with solid hooks to the head and left crosses to the body, but Gizzi eventually brought his heavier weight and strength to bear in the fight. In the 2nd and 3rd rounds Gizzi was able to win back the points lost to Brogan, forcing him into retreating scoring with solid long left jabs. Gizzi used his size advantage to also crowd Brogan into clinches. 04/24/64 Boxing News - The heavyweight title for the 76th ABA Championships to be held at Empire Pool, Wembley, Middlesex, is felt to be contested in the end between London Champion and England international Colin Woodhouse vs Welsh Champion and International Carl Gizzi. Two other heavyweights are contending though, "giant soldier" Bruce Robertson and Droylsden's Ron Davies. Gizzi is felt by many it would seem as the favorite as he has been trumpeted for awhile as an Olympic hopeful. 05/01/64 Boxing News - Big dissapointment, Carl Gizzi turned out to be at the 76th ABA Championships as he was outpointed by Colin Woodhouse in the semi-finals. It was felt Gizzi was out hustled by Woodhouse and Gizzi did not take advantage of his height and reach. 5/22/64 Boxing News - Big letter headline on page 14 of the News.."Gizzi Shock-Stopped in First Round". Carl Gizzi was stopped in the first round at Abercynon in a Wales v. Holland match. He showed no defense getting boxed all around the ring and was quickly bloodied at the nose and mouth by his opponent E. Kiks. 5/28/64 Boxing News - Carl Gizzi found himself in the middle of another sensation story in amatuer boxing. He was due to represent Wales June 1st in a meet against Czechosiovakia in Prague. There started with some trouble concerning Gizzi needing to send his passport to the WABA. There was back and forth between WABA chairman, John Llewellyn and Carl and his father Don Gizzi who in the end notified the WABA he would not allow Carl to box for Wales if he, the father was allowed to travel to Prague with Carl. In the end, the WABA did not allow this and Carl was replaced on the Wales team. "Mr. Gizzi said that he had spent much money and time training Carl and brining him up to what he was in boxing, and it was time he, himself, got some reward and some return for his outlay." Hmmmm....forboding of what was to shortly come... 6/12/64 Boxing News - The page 15 headlines..."CONTROVERSIAL WELSH ABA CHAMPION TAKE BIG PLUNGE CARL GIZZI TURNS PRO AFTER ROW WITH WABA" After a week of conjecture if Gizzi would decide to turn pro after the altercation with the WABA, he makes that decision. Not the best of situations starting off a career after the rough year performance wise Gizzi had shown in the year up till now, but his new manager, Eddie Thomas from Merthyr's, felt that could all be wiped off the map with some hard work. I'll include all this in his bio as I explore through is career. Rocco