Nino Benvenuti, Olympic Boxer Who Ruled the Ring in Italy, Dies at 87
A 1960 gold medalist in Rome, he overshadowed a young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay. He was celebrated as much for his charisma as his boxing skills. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Benvenuti, Nino (1938-2025)
Topics: skills, boxing, charisma, celebrated, Cassius, known, Muhammad, young, overshadowed, medalist, Italy, Ruled, Boxer, Olympic, Benvenuti
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/sports/nino-benvenuti-dead.html