Graciano Rocchigiani (born December 29, 1963 in Duisburg-Rheinhausen, Germany), was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. Rocchigiani turned pro in 1983 after a successful amateur career in which he was the 1982 German Light Middleweight National Amateur Champion. In 1988 he captured the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title by TKO'ing Vincent Boulware and defended the title three times before vacating his Title to step up to the Light Heavyweight Division. After limited success, he moved back down and in 1994 took on WBO Super Middleweight Title holder Chris Eubank, but lost a decision. Rocchigiani moved back up to light heavyweight, and took on Henry Maske in 1995 for the IBF Light Heavyweight Title. He lost the fight, and the rematch later in the year, by unanimous decision. In 1996 he lost via disqualification to WBO Light Heavyweight Title holder Dariusz Michalczewski. In 1998 he captured the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title by upsetting heavy favorite Michael Nunn by split decision, but was later stripped of the belt. In 2000 Rocchigiani rematched Michalczewski for the WBO belt, but lost via a 10th round TKO. After a short lived comeback in 2003 after a two year layoff, he retired from boxing. December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, Western Boxing, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists in... In boxing, the division between heavyweight over 175 pounds (79. ... The pound is the name of a number of units of mass, all in the range of 300 to 600 grams. ... This article or section seems not to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopaedia entry. ... Henry Maske (born January 6, 1964 in Treuenbrietzen) is a former German boxer, who was one of the most popular German sports figures, not only because of his success but also because of his exemplary mannerism and outstanding fair play. ... Dariusz Michalczewski pseudonym: Tiger (born May 5, 1968 in Gdańsk, Poland) is one of the most successful, if somewhat controversial boxing champion of recent years. ... Michael Nunn was an American boxer who was born March 14, 1964 in Davenport, Iowa. ...

Although he was a notable champion, perhaps Rocchigiani's most significant achievement was his victory in a lawsuit in 1998 against the WBC, in which he was awarded a $31 million judgment for damages over the loss of his light heavyweight title. When the WBC announced its intentions to dissolve, he settled for an undisclosed sum[1]. WBC is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: White blood cell World Boxing Council The WBC, a music group Westboro Baptist Church Wilkes-Barre Connecting Railroad White Blood Cells (album) Washington Bible College Widcombe Baptist Church World Baseball Classic World Boardgaming Championships Womens Business Council...

In 2006, he was sentenced to five months in jail for hitting a taxt driver [2].

Graciano is the younger brother of Ralf Rocchigiani, who also served as Graciano's trainer during the latter stages of his career.

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See also

• List of male boxers
• List of WBC world champions
• Notable boxing families

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External links

• Career boxing record