Giorgio Visioli: The knockout artist ready to take over British boxing
Ahead of the Dixon vs Harper Matchroom card at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, on Saturday, September 28, SportsBoom managed to sit down with 21-year-old rising super-featherweight star Giorgio Visioli (4-0, 3KO), who promoter Eddie Hearn has touted as a future star of British boxing.
In this exclusive chat, exciting prospect Visioli reveals how he has taken to professional boxing and his aims to build his reputation under the guidance of Hearn and his team.
Newfound Power in the Pro Ranks
The Guilford based super-featherweight, who is scheduled to appear on the undercard of Rhiannon Dixon’s world title fight against Terri Harper this weekend, knocked out his first three opponents after turning pro following an impressive amateur career.
Despite being taken the distance in his last professional outing, a six-round contest against Tampela Maharusi, Visioli’s reputation as a concussive puncher remains intact and are expected to see him fast-tracked towards domestic honours.
But his brutal CV will come as a surprise to those who observed Visioli in the unpaid ranks, where the 21-year-old failed to register a single KO – albeit twice persuading referees to bring contests to a premature close.
Contrasting Amateur and Professional Boxing
“The pro-style suits me,” Visioli told SportsBoom.com.
“Now I can sit down on my shots properly, whereas in the amateurs you don’t get rewarded for that.
“It’s all bouncy, bouncy and trying to score by flicking them out.
“Being able to do that, combined with my speed, suits me a lot better.
“Plus, now I’m not wearing those massive, padded gloves. So, it all combines to maximise the shots.
“You see a lot of people in the amateurs who are always knocking people out. Then, when they step up, they can’t do it. I’m just doing things the other way around.
“You either have that ability to knock someone out or you don’t,” Visioli continued. “That’s my belief.
“I’m doing it in an unconventional way too – off the back foot. I manage to generate that power and speed, so maybe I’ve got strong legs?
“That’s what it is – accuracy allied with speed.”
Matchroom Partnership and Big Stage Exposure
Visioli, the latest talent to emerge from London’s world-famous Repton gym, is now signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable after being identified as ‘one to watch’ by the promoter’s scouts.
That partnership has already seen him gain exposure on global streaming platform DAZN and also invaluable experience of the big stage, having already appeared at the 3 Arena in Dublin, the Copper Box and First Direct Arena in Leeds ahead of Jack Catterall’s victory over former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor.
Building His Reputation
Visioli’s next bout will take place tomorrow, Saturday 28th September at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield, where he will be taking on 29-year-old Columbian Diego Lagos.
“At the moment, the most important thing is making a name for myself,” Visioli said.
“Getting that highlights reel sorted and getting my name out there being mentioned.
“I’m not that bothered about the rounds. The rounds will come as I go on. However I do it, the only thing I’m really interested in is trying to perform in the right manner and the best fashion possible.”