HEAVYWEIGHT division
CARL GIZZI
RetiredBorn 1944-05-14, RHYL, WALES (died aged 80)· Died 2025-04-27· GBR
Residence: RHYL, WALES· Stance: orthodox
Debut: 1964-06-30· Career: 1964–1971 (8 years)
Wins
31
Losses
12
Draws
0
NC
0
Rated Fights
43
EARLY LIFE
AMATEUR CAREER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Gizzi was the Welsh heavyweight champion from 1965 to 1971, and a British heavyweight title challenger in 1971.
During his career, he defeated such opponents as Hubert Hilton, Ray Shiel, Dave Ould, Jack Whitaker, Giuseppe Ros, and Ray Patterson. He engaged Joe Bugner, Jack Bodell, Billy Gray, Richard Dunn, Danny McAlinden, Jack O’Halloran, Jose Menno, Jimmy Richards, and Mario Baruzzi, and also sparred with Muhammad Ali.
LIFE AFTER BOXING
After retirement, he worked as a bouncer, including at the now-closed Rhyl club The Bistro on West Parade, and as a window cleaner.
PERSONAL LIFE
DEATH
Died on 27th April 2025, following a battle with dementia at the age of 80.
LEGACY
Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare CARL GIZZI's career against any other fighter on record — records, ratings, common opponents, and any direct bouts.
Title Reigns — 1
1965-06-28 → 1976-03-29 · 10y 9m · 0 defences
Lost to NEVILLE MEADE · TKO
Complete Record — 43 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 11 OCT 1971 | LOSS | DENNIS AVOTH | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 SEP 1971 | LOSS | RICHARD DUNN | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 APR 1971 | LOSS | DANNY MCALINDEN | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 19 JAN 1971 | LOSS | JOE BUGNER | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 02 DEC 1970 | DEC | CHARLIE WHITE | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 10 APR 1970 | LOSS | MARIO BARUZZI | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 FEB 1970 | LOSS | JIMMY RICHARDS | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 13 OCT 1969 | LOSS | JACK BODELL | 15 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | TITLE |
| 🔒 07 JUL 1969 | LOSS | JACK O'HALLORAN | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 05 MAY 1969 | KO | BERNARD THEBAULT | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 27 NOV 1968 | LOSS | JACK BODELL | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 APR 1968 | DEC | BILLY GRAY | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 19 FEB 1968 | DEC | LLOYD WALFORD | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 NOV 1967 | DEC | HUBERT HILTON | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 OCT 1967 | DEC | GIUSEPPE ROS | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 JUL 1967 | DEC | ROCKY CAMPBELL | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 17 APR 1967 | DEC | GIUSEPPE ROS | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 26 SEP 1966 | LOSS | JOSE MENNO | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 08 SEP 1966 | LOSS | RENATO DE MORAES | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 12 JUL 1966 | DEC | RAY PATTERSON | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 MAY 1966 | DEC | RON REDRUP | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 19 APR 1966 | LOSS | RAY PATTERSON | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 MAR 1966 | TKO | OBE HEPBURN | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 24 JAN 1966 | TKO | RON GRAY | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 DEC 1965 | TKO | MICK COWAN | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 25 NOV 1965 | DEC | ROY ENIFER | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 23 SEP 1965 | TKO | JACK WHITTAKER | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 07 SEP 1965 | DEC | DAVE OULD | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 JUN 1965 | TKO | LEN ROCKY JAMES | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | TITLE |
| 🔒 01 JUN 1965 | TKO | RAY SHIEL | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 17 MAY 1965 | DEC | AL ROYE | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 08 APR 1965 | TKO | JIM MONAGHAN | 7 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 29 MAR 1965 | TKO | TONY SMITH | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 FEB 1965 | DEC | LEN ROCKY JAMES | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 01 FEB 1965 | DEC | JIM MONAGHAN | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 19 NOV 1964 | DEC | BILLY WYNTER | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 02 NOV 1964 | DEC | LLOYD WALFORD | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 26 OCT 1964 | DQ | JOE JOHNSON | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 21 SEP 1964 | DEC | JIM MONAGHAN | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 SEP 1964 | DQ | JIM MONAGHAN | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 07 SEP 1964 | DEC | LLOYD WALFORD | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 20 JUL 1964 | TKO | CLIFF PURNELL | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 30 JUN 1964 | TKO | BILLY WYNTER | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — |
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