About Romano Caneva
Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 75). Romano Caneva was an Italian boxer.
Romano Caneva (December 11, 1904 in Milan – August 8, 1980 ) was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Ted Morgan.
1928 Olympic results Below is the record of Romano Caneva, an Italian welterweight boxer who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Harry Dunn (Great Britain) on points Quarterfinal: lost to Ted Morgan (New Zealand) on points
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Who was Romano Caneva?
Italian boxer
When was Romano Caneva born?
Romano Caneva was born on 11 December 1904 in Milan.
When did Romano Caneva die?
Romano Caneva died on 8 August 1980 in Milan.
What was Romano Caneva's occupation?
Romano Caneva was a boxer.
What nationality was Romano Caneva?
Romano Caneva was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Romano Caneva. https://biography.guide/romano-caneva/
MLA: "Romano Caneva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/romano-caneva/.
Chicago: "Romano Caneva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/romano-caneva/.
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