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Zebelini, Nessim

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
A French flyweight in the 1970s, Zebelini fought Manuel Carrasco in San Sebastian, Spain in February 1977 and lost a ten-round decision. Eight months later, he took on Franco Udella for the European flyweight championship but lost on a ninth-round technical knockout. In February 1978, Zebelini then fought future WBC world champ Charlie Magri and lost on a third-round TKO. Three months later, he had a rematch with Manuel Carrasco, again in San Sebastian, and lost an eight-round decision. He fought professionally until 1980.

Origin:
France


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References:
Jewish Sports Review, September/October 2001 issue (Volume 3, Number 1, Issue 25)