Joey Giardello

Joey Giardello
Giardello, circa 1954
Born
Carmine Orlando Tilelli

(1930-07-16)July 16, 1930
DiedSeptember 4, 2008(2008-09-04) (aged 78)
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights133
Wins97
Wins by KO31
Losses26
Draws8

Carmine Orlando Tilelli (July 16, 1930 – September 4, 2008) was an American boxer who was the world middleweight champion from 1963 to 1965. He adopted the name Joey Giardello (the name of a cousin's friend) in order to join the U.S. Army while underage, and continued to use the pseudonym throughout his boxing career.