Overview

• Vianello stopped Canada’s Alexis Barriere with a right hand in the fifth round at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center after scoring a knockdown in the fourth.
• He lifted the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight belt, a regional title that can improve ranking and visibility but does not guarantee a world‑title shot.
• Post‑fight, Vianello called for a bout with Anthony Joshua, mentioning London or Rome’s Colosseum, with no matchup confirmed.
• He framed the win as his best performance, crediting a May‑to‑October camp under coach Simone D’Alessandri with added input from Giovanni De Carolis.
• The victory follows an April points loss to Richard Torrez Jr., and Italian federation figures and media say it strengthens his position for higher‑profile fights; Barriere was widely listed as unbeaten at 12‑0 with 10 KOs entering the bout.