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. In 1965 he turned

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and was undefeated in his first 28 fights before losing to

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in 1969. He retired in 1973 after failing to come out for the bell in the 12th round against

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for the WBA and WBC

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titles. Bertini died on 27 June 2021, aged 81.Le Signe piangono Silvano Bertini: da oggi il mondo del pugilato è più triste

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