Rome, May 20 (LaPresse) – "Farewell to Nino Benvenuti, an extraordinary champion and a symbol of a proud, courageous Italy capable of rising again. He was one of the greatest boxers in our history, but also much more: deeply attached to his Istrian roots, he was an tireless witness to the tragedy of the Foibe massacres and the Julian-Dalmatian exodus, helping to tell a story that had long gone untold. My heartfelt thoughts go to his family and all who loved him. Thank you, Nino, for your fights in the ring and for those in defense of truth. Italy will not forget you." This message was posted on social media by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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