“RIP Mario”: 12 Years After His Father’s Death, Former World Champion Evokes Emotional Response from Boxing World With His Recent Tribute

Very few get the chance to become a world champion, however, there are certain things in life that even a champion does not have control over. Enzo Maccarinelli won the WBU Cruiserweight title in 2003 by beating Bruce Scott. He went on to win many other championships including the WBO title. Unfortunately, belts cannot stop the passing of loved ones.

The retired boxer in an interview looked back into his childhood and said, “I used to go up to the gym with my dad, who owned the gym and had my first fight ever at ten.” His father, Mario, was a boxing champion in the Italian army. It is obvious where the former champion’s skills come from. Maccarinelli recently took to X, to tweet a tribute to his late father who passed away 12 years ago and many fans reacted to the post. Let us look into it.

Enzo Maccarinelli pays homage to his father

The Welshman recalls his moments with his father twelve years after his death. He wrote, “12 yrs ago today I lost my dad,without doubt my number 1 fan believed in me from the start,”. The former champion went on to say how his father only praised him when he deserved it. It is needless to say that Mario played a big role in Maccarinelli’s success.

Maccarinelli proceeded to praise his father and say, “made me not just a world champion but a proper man.” Maccarinelli even took to the comment section to reply to multiple fans asking questions about Mario and Enzo’s relationship with him. Let us see what the fans had to say.

Fans join Enzo Maccarinelli to pay tribute to Mario

Fans from all over the world celebrated Maccarinelli’s father’s life.

“Enzo What would he say about you still training your a** off now you have been long retired. One thought, Nobody really dies until everybody that loved them has died” said one fan asking what Mario would think of Enzo training even after retirement.

Another fan said, “We always remember our heroes and our fantastic dad’s Enzo”  remembering Mario and comparing him to the likes of heroes.

Someone stated, “Thinking of you today pal great pic mario was a lovely man take care” remembering Mario and appreciating the picture of the father-son duo.

Another applauded Maccarinelli saying, “To see his boy become a world champion. You did him proud” 

One user also commented, “Mario didn’t just help and support you Enz but hundreds of kids in your community.
RIP Mario.” appreciating Mario’s contribution to the community.

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With all of Mario’s achievements, a lot of the credit goes to his father who got him into the sport. Let us remember Mario and all his contribution to the world. Pour in your tributes to Enzo’s father as well in the comments section!

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