Quick Info
| Profession | Boxer |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Torre Annunziata, Naples, Italy |
Latest News about Irma Testa
27/08/2026
Irma Testa returned to international competition after a long absence and won gold in the 57 kg category at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto. She defeated France's Amina Zidani in a close final, using a strong third round to secure the victory.
21/05/2026
Irma Testa ended nearly two years away from competition by reaching the podium at the Belgrade Winner tournament. She beat Turkey's Esma Nur Lok and Montenegro's Bojana Gojkovic before losing the final to Serbia's Natalia Shadrina.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Butterfly |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Golden Brown |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Queer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Sister - Lucia Testa (Boxer) |
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Career
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| Current Role | Police Officer, Italy's National Civil Police (since 2015) |
| Boxing Weight Class | Featherweight (57 kg) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/iosonoirmatesta/ | |
| https://x.com/IrmaTesta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Irma Testa grew up in a middle-class family in Italy and took inspiration from her sister in pursuing boxing. | |
| 2. She was nicknamed 'Butterfly' due to her agile movements in the ring. | |
| 3. Irma made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals. | |
| 4. She publicly came out as homosexual in 2021 and emphasized the importance of discussing sexual orientation in sports. | |
| 5. Irma featured in a documentary titled 'Butterfly' that highlighted her journey to the Olympics. | |
| 6. She was nicknamed 'Butterfly' due to her agile and graceful movements in the ring. | |
| 7. She publicly came out as queer in 2021 and emphasized the importance of discussing sexual orientation in sports. | |
| 8. Irma has been an outspoken voice in a national campaign on violence against women since 2022. | |
| 9. She has written a book telling her story as a boxer, intended to inspire young boxers worldwide. | |
| 10. Irma is fluent in multiple languages. | |
| 11. She works as an officer in Italy's national civil police while maintaining her boxing career. |