Umberto Branchini (1914-1997) was an Italian boxing promoter and manager.
Born in Modena, Italy, on 17 July 1914, he promoted or arranged fights on six continents during his career, which lasted for over fifty years. He was elected into the
International Boxing Hall of Fame
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as a "Non-participant" and was also inducted into the
World Boxing Hall of Fame
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in its "Expanded Category".
Branchini handled 10 world champions and 43 European Champions. Amongst the fighters he handled were:
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