The contest served as a significant platform for Vianello to showcase his technical skills in front of his home crowd after years of training and competing primarily in the United States. While Vianello entered as a heavy favorite with a high knockout percentage, McFarlane proved to be a durable and "game" opponent who forced the prospect to go the full distance for the first time in his professional career. Guido Vianello ("The Gladiator") Jay McFarlane ("The Ghost") 9-0-1 (9 KOs) 13-6 (5 KOs) Origin Rome, Italy Glasgow, Scotland Stature "Chunky" physical build Result Winner (Unanimous Decision) Loser (Unanimous Decision) Scorecards 80-72 (x2), 79-73
The heavyweight showdown between and Jay McFarlane occurred on October 28, 2022, at the Pala Atlantico in Rome, Italy. In a bout billed as a homecoming main event for the Italian Olympian, Vianello secured a unanimous decision victory after eight rounds of action. Fight Overview Guido Vianello vs Jay McFarlane