Michele Piccirillo

Michele Piccirillo (born 29 January 1970 in Modugno, Italy) is a professional boxer in the welterweight () division.
Professional career.
Known as "Gentleman", Piccirillo turned pro in 1992 and captured the Vacant IBF Welterweight Title with a decision win over Cory Spinks in 2002. He lost the belt the following year in a rematch to Spinks. In 2005 he challenged Ricardo Mayorga for the vacant WBC light middleweight title, but lost a decision. Despite the defeat, Piccirillo continues to fight, mainly in his home country of Italy.
Piccirillo again fought for the WBC light middleweight belt on 1 December 2007, losing to Vernon Forrest by way of an 11th-round TKO.