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Emilio La Russa vs Gianni Crocetta
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Italy-Apulia promoted show at Mauro Moffa Gym, Bari, taking place on 19/05/2026: Clearly AI Italy-Apulia have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily. Next up is the main event of the show. This is a final eliminator for the Italy-Apulia Heavyweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Emilio La Russa (11 - 9(1) - 3) who hails from Bari, Italy and Gianni Crocetta(5 - 9 - 5) from Bari, Italy. La Russa weighed in at 241 pounds And 15 ounces, while Crocetta weighed in at 229 pounds And 6 ounces. The referee tonight is Mario Losurdo, and the three ringside judges are Nico Fisco, Luca De Silvestri and Gianluca Menia. Round 1: Crocetta is looking to close the distance. La Russa throws a left hook, but Crocetta holds on to his opponent. Crocetta leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters. Crocetta advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. La Russa hits home with a left hook. La Russa tries to land a left uppercut, but Crocetta blocks the shot and counters with a cross. La Russa steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook. La Russa steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Crocetta sidesteps to the left of his opponent. La Russa lands a cross. Crocetta advances into close range and is on target with a left hook. La Russa is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Crocetta sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross. Crocetta is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first. La Russa lands a left hook. Crocetta hits home with a left hook. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...La Russa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 2: La Russa is on target with a cross. Crocetta sidesteps to the right of his opponent. La Russa throws a left hook, but Crocetta clinches his opponent. La Russa is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee breaks the clinch and warns La Russa to stop fouling. Crocetta digs in a left uppercut to La Russa's body. La Russa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross. Crocetta hits home with a left hook. Crocetta hits home with a left hook. Crocetta is on target with a jab. Crocetta gets on the inside. La Russa is on target with a left uppercut to Crocetta's ribs. Round 2 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: La Russa advances into close range and throws a left hook, but Crocetta holds on to his opponent. La Russa is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Crocetta's hold and signals for the fight to continue. La Russa gets on the inside and lands a right hook. Crocetta walks his opponent onto the ropes. La Russa lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head. La Russa steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross. La Russa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross. Crocetta steps inside. La Russa drives a left hook into his opponents body. La Russa is on target with a right hook. Round 3 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 1 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 11 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: La Russa attempts to land an overhand right, but Crocetta dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body. Crocetta is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook. Crocetta drives a left hook into La Russa's body. La Russa tries to land a jab, but Crocetta slips the shot and counters with a right hook. La Russa lands a double left hook to his opponents head. La Russa connects with a cross. La Russa steps away from his opponent and lands a jab. Crocetta sidesteps to the left of his opponent. La Russa digs in a right uppercut to Crocetta's ribcage. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...La Russa's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate. Round 4 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 5: La Russa hits home with a right hook. La Russa is on target with a jab. La Russa pivots to the right of his opponent. Crocetta connects with a cross. La Russa is on target with a left hook. La Russa lands a cross. La Russa steps inside and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. La Russa steps to the outside and connects with a cross. La Russa lands a straight 1 - 2. La Russa is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross. At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Crocetta's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent. Round 5 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 33 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 0 Body Shots Landed: 0 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Crocetta gets on the inside and connects with a left hook. Crocetta clinches his opponent. The ref separates the two fighters. La Russa lands a cross to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body. Crocetta hits home with a left uppercut. La Russa advances into close range. Crocetta lands a right hook. La Russa pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut. La Russa connects with a cross. La Russa steps to the outside and is on target with a jab. La Russa lands a cross. La Russa is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab. La Russa throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Crocetta steps inside and throws a left uppercut, but is off-target. Crocetta holds on to his opponent. Crocetta leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters. Crocetta sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Crocetta is on target with a left uppercut. Crocetta throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Crocetta's ribs. Crocetta sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into La Russa's liver. La Russa is on target with a cross to his opponents body. Round 6 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 3 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: La Russa tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab. La Russa lands a cross. La Russa steps inside. Crocetta hits home with a left hook. La Russa is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a cross, but Crocetta parries the shot and counters with a cross. La Russa steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. La Russa is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook. La Russa steps to the outside and lands an overhand right. La Russa hits home with a cross. La Russa is on target with a cross. La Russa pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. La Russa lands a left hook. La Russa is on target with a cross. Crocetta feints a left, and then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. La Russa lands a cross. Crocetta connects with a left hook. Crocetta throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Crocetta's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate. Round 7 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 39 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 40 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 14 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 8: La Russa tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. La Russa steps away from his opponent and lands a cross. La Russa is on target with a jab. La Russa tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross. La Russa throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. La Russa tries to keep the action at long range and connects with an overhand right. Crocetta closes the distance and manouvers La Russa into a neutral corner. Crocetta throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Crocetta hits home with a left hook. La Russa walks Crocetta into a neutral corner. La Russa digs in a left hook to Crocetta's liver. Round 8 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Crocetta tries to land a left hook, but La Russa blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Crocetta hits home with a right hook. Crocetta digs in a left hook to La Russa's body. La Russa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Crocetta is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Crocetta sidesteps to the left of his opponent. La Russa lands a cross to Crocetta's body. La Russa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab. Round 9 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 10: Crocetta pivots to the left of his opponent. La Russa lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. La Russa is looking to close the distance. La Russa pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook. La Russa is looking to keep the action on the outside and strikes his opponents body with a cross. La Russa lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Crocetta manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Crocetta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body. La Russa gets on the inside. Crocetta digs in a left hook to La Russa's liver. La Russa steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross. La Russa lands a cross. Round 10 Statistics La Russa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 2 Crocetta: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 9 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 97 - 93 97 - 93 97 - 93 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bari, Italy.... Emilio La Russa Fight Statistics La Russa: Total Punches Thrown: 303 Total Punches Landed: 80 Total Head Shots Thrown: 272 Total Head Shots Landed: 70 Total Body Shots Thrown: 31 Total Body Shots Landed: 10 Total Power Shots Thrown: 241 Total Power Shots Landed: 62 Total Jabs Thrown: 62 Total Jabs Landed: 18 Crocetta: Total Punches Thrown: 186 Total Punches Landed: 37 Total Head Shots Thrown: 149 Total Head Shots Landed: 27 Total Body Shots Thrown: 37 Total Body Shots Landed: 10 Total Power Shots Thrown: 156 Total Power Shots Landed: 34 Total Jabs Thrown: 30 Total Jabs Landed: 3