Background
Sandro was born in Pontedera, Province of Pisa, and entered the world of professional boxing in 1961, in the superwelter division.
Sandro was born in Pontedera, Province of Pisa, and entered the world of professional boxing in 1961, in the superwelter division.
Of these matches, five were valid for the European title and 8 for the World title. The boxer remained in critical conditions for some days, with a skull fracture that would condition his career in the following years. On June 18, 1965 Mazzinghi faced Nino Benvenuti and lost by K.O. in the 6th round.
In their rematch, Mazzinghi barely escaped an early round knockout when he was floored, and apparently unable to rise in time, was saved by the bell in the second round.
On October 25 he fought against American Freddie Little, but was disqualified by the referee for an illegal blow. This decision was revoked and the result of the match was changed to a "no contest".
A few days later, the Italian Boxing Federation took away the title from Mazzinghi, after the WBA wouldn"t. In 1970 he left boxing for six years, and would make a comeback from 1976 to 1979.
He retired in 1979.
West.C. = World Championship
East.C. = European Championship.
Mazzinghi came back on the ring to defend his title in Genoa, Italy, against Tony Montano (Ko on 12th round) and in Rome, against Fortunato Manca (winning by decision in 15 rounds). Mazzinghi started again and gained the Superwelter European crown in Rome, Italy, on June 17, 1966 defeating Yoland Leveque. He defended his title four times.