Abel Laudonio
Laudonio (2nd left) at the 1960 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 August 1938 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 12 August 2014 (aged 75) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Medal record | |
Abel Ricardo Laudonio (30 August 1938 – 12 August 2014) was an Argentine lightweight boxer. As an amateur he competed in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze medal in the lightweight division in 1960. In 1961, he turned professional and in 1965 challenged Nicolino Locche for the South American lightweight title, but lost by decision. Laudonio retired the same year with a record of 48 wins (37 by knockout), 6 losses, and 2 draws. He later ran a fitness center in Buenos Aires.