Vianello (14-3-1, 12 KOs), a 2016 Italian Olympian, has quietly rebuilt momentum after suffering a unanimous decision loss to unbeaten Richard Torrez Jr. in April 2025. He bounced back six months later by blasting out previously unbeaten Alexis Barriere in just 26 seconds to capture the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title.
The 6-foot-6 contender also owns an impressive eighth-round stoppage victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in August 2024, handing the hard-hitting Canadian his second professional defeat.
While Vianello has fallen short against the highest level of opposition, dropping decisions to Torrez and Efe Ajagba, he has consistently remained competitive against quality heavyweights and possesses the power to trouble contenders.
The signing further bolsters Frank Warren’s already formidable heavyweight stable, which includes IBF champion Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley, Moses Itauma, Filip Hrgovic, David Adeleye and Joe Joyce. Queensberry has established itself as one of the sport’s premier destinations for heavyweight talent, giving Vianello access to several meaningful in-house matchups.
With his combination of size, power and experience, Vianello gives Queensberry another viable contender in a division that remains one of the company’s biggest strengths. Whether he is matched against another member of the stable or positioned toward an eliminator, the signing provides the Italian with an opportunity to revive his world title ambitions under one of boxing’s leading promotional banners.
