Roma Boxing Night
The ultimate night of boxing at PalaTiziano celebrating 110 years of Italian boxing
About Roma Boxing Night
A night of elite boxing in the heart of Rome
The Roma Boxing Night brings professional boxing to the PalaTiziano, the historic Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome's Flaminio district. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the city's ring becomes the stage for a top-tier evening, designed to celebrate a major milestone: the 110th anniversary of the Italian Boxing Federation (FPI). This is more than just a boxing meet; it is a true celebration of the noble art, with four championship belts on the line and a crowd ready to pack the arena.
Championship bouts
The sporting heart of the event lies in the titles contested in a single night: an IBO women's world lightweight title, the prestigious EBU Silver bantamweight belt, and two Italian titles—the middleweight and heavyweight championships. It is a rare concentration of stakes, pitting established boxers, former national and European champions, and undefeated prospects against one another in front of the Roman crowd.
The all-Italian main event
Closing the card is the derby between Mauro Forte and Vincenzo Picardi, two renowned names in Italian boxing, fighting for the EBU Silver bantamweight belt. This highly anticipated clash between a reigning champion and a ring veteran with national and European titles is enough to make the evening at PalaTiziano unmissable.
A tribute to 110 years of Italian boxing
Roma Boxing Night was created as a grand celebration of Italian boxing. The Italian Boxing Federation, one of the oldest in the national sports movement, celebrates 110 years of history by choosing Rome and its iconic arena as the venue. The event is organized by the FPI in collaboration with The Art of Fighting (TAF) and De Carolis Promotion, with live television coverage on Mediaset bringing Italian boxing into homes across the country.
More than just an evening: a boxing weekend
The event extends beyond the fights themselves: the eve, Friday, July 3, 2026, features the official weigh-in and the face-off between the protagonists, hosted in the exceptional setting of the National Roman Museum at Palazzo Massimo. It is a way to bridge sport with the Capital's cultural heritage and give proper prominence to an event aimed at relaunching boxing as a popular spectacle in Rome.
Roma Boxing Night — edition 2026
The first edition of the Roma Boxing Night brought professional boxing back to the PalaTiziano in Rome, Lazio, to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Italian Boxing Federation. A rich card with four belts on the line and a mix of established champions and undefeated youngsters. The eve, Friday, July 3, took place at the National Roman Museum at Palazzo Massimo with the weigh-in and the face-off between the protagonists.
In the main event, Mauro Forte defended his EBU Silver bantamweight belt, winning by technical knockout in the tenth round against Vincenzo Picardi in a highly anticipated all-Italian derby.
Programme Roma Boxing Night 2026
Friday, July 3 — Face-to-Face and official weigh-in
The eve opened at the National Roman Museum at Palazzo Massimo, in the Conference Hall, with the official weigh-in and the face-off between the card's protagonists.
Saturday, July 4 — PalaTiziano
- 5:00 PM — Doors open
- 6:00 PM — First match (pre-card)
- 8:30 PM — Main card begins
Main event — EBU Silver Title, bantamweight
Mauro Forte (22-1) vs Vincenzo Picardi (12-1). In the all-Italian derby, Forte defended the EBU Silver belt, winning by TKO in the tenth round.
Co-main event — Italian Title, middleweight
Francesco Faraoni (8-1) vs Giovanni Rossetti (12-4), already a national and international champion.
IBO Women's World Title, lightweight
Pamela Noutcho (10-0) vs Jenny Tulcan (14-0): the world title challenge of the evening.
Italian Title, heavyweight
Antonio Carlesimo (10-0) vs Angelo Morejon (10-0), two undefeated fighters facing off for the national belt.
Other bouts
- Dario Morello (26-1) vs Francesco Russo (13-6) — middleweight
- Alessio Mastronunzio (14-7) vs Mattia Fraccarolli (6-1) — welterweight
- Davide Borrelli (3-0) vs Luca Khalil (2-1) — welterweight
The evening was broadcast live on Mediaset.
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Practical information — Roma Boxing Night
Venue
PalaTiziano (Palazzetto dello Sport), Viale Tiziano, Flaminio district, Rome (RM), Lazio.
How to get there
PalaTiziano is served by the Flaminio Metro A station and several tram and bus lines running along Viale Tiziano and Piazzale delle Belle Arti. Those arriving by car can use the parking facilities in the Flaminio area, which can be busy on event nights: public transport is recommended.
Tickets
Tickets are available for pre-sale on the official The Art of Fighting platform (ticket.taftheartofighting.com).
Schedule
Doors open at 5:00 PM, first match at 6:00 PM, and the main card starts at 8:30 PM.
On TV
The evening is broadcast live on Mediaset.
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Where does it take place — Roma Boxing Night
PalaTiziano (Palazzetto dello Sport)
Viale Tiziano, 00196 Roma