Fabio Turchi Wins WBO Global Title by Decision Over Milans
Fabio Turchi defeated Milans Volkovs by unanimous decision in a 10-round cruiserweight bout in Florence, Italy, on June 8, 2025. The vacant WBO Global cruiserweight title was at stake, and the judges scored the fight 97–93, 97–93 and 97–94 for Turchi. The result gave the Italian a title win in front of his home crowd.
A full 10 rounds for the vacant belt
The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds and went the distance. Turchi and Volkovs traded through a competitive contest before the judges returned three scorecards in Turchi’s favor. The margins were consistent but not identical, with one official scoring the fight 97–94 and two scoring it 97–93. That detail is useful context because the bout ended by decision rather than by the kind of stoppage suggested by some promotional descriptions.
Turchi entered with experience at cruiserweight and had the advantage of fighting in Florence. Volkovs, a Latvian boxer, traveled to challenge for a vacant title. Both men completed the scheduled distance, and Turchi secured the belt with the judges’ support. The result page lists the winner and scorecards; ESPN’s event preview confirms the title that was on the line.
What the title win means
The WBO Global belt gives Turchi a recognized regional title within the organization’s cruiserweight structure. It does not make him a world champion, and the distinction should remain clear in headlines and recaps. A regional championship can help a boxer’s position and future opportunities, but a world-title opportunity would require additional steps and sanctioning decisions.
Volkovs’ defeat was his first in several outings, but the scorecards suggest a competitive bout rather than a one-sided blowout. A separate Latvian report noted criticism of the verdict, showing that the decision was debated by some observers. That criticism is not itself proof that the judges were wrong, so the defensible summary is to report the official unanimous decision and provide the scores for readers.
The contest took place at Piazza Santa Croce as part of an outdoor boxing event in Florence. Local interest was high because Turchi was fighting at home for a vacant title. The result added another chapter to his career after previous setbacks and return bouts, while giving Volkovs a chance to reassess after a close championship-level challenge.
The video above supports the fight recap. The event and result references below verify the date, venue, title and official scores, so readers can distinguish confirmed information from opinion about the judging. Turchi’s win was clear on all three cards, though the exact margins varied by four to six points.
Sources
- BoxingScene event result and scorecards
- ESPN: Turchi vs. Volkovs and vacant title details
- TV3 Latvia report on Volkovs’ title fight
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