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Ostia Boxing Gym damaged in Overnight Explosion: Mafia Ties Investigated
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An explosion rocked Ostia, Rome, in the early hours of June 26, 2025, causing significant damage to a boxing gym owned by Gianni di Napoli, father of boxer Kevin Di Napoli.The incident, suspected to be the result of a paper bomb, is under investigation by Rome police, with potential links to organized crime being scrutinized.
Explosion Details in Ostia
The blast, which occurred at approximately 2:30 AM local time, resonated throughout the neighborhood, awakening residents and causing widespread alarm.The boxing gym, located on Via delle Azzorre 451, sustained considerable damage, with the shutters blown off and the premises substantially impacted.Nearby scooters and a car were also damaged, and the facade of a neighboring shop was blackened by the explosion [1].
Residents of the building housing the gym were evacuated as a precautionary measure, but no injuries were reported. Bomb squads from the Rome Police Headquarters are currently on-site, conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and nature of the explosion.
Reactions to the Ostia Incident
Did You Know? The use of explosives in attacks targeting businesses is a tactic historically associated with organized crime groups seeking to exert influence or send a message.
Roman comic actor Enzo Salvi, an Ostia resident, shared his reaction on social media, stating, “We in Ostia wake up with the bombs. Eyed machines. All the windows of the building exploded. Terrified people.” The incident has sparked widespread concern among residents and local officials alike.
Kevin di Napoli’s Connection
The focus of the investigation is partly on the gym’s owner, Gianni di Napoli, and his son, Kevin Di Napoli, a boxer with a history of involvement in criminal investigations. Kevin Di Napoli was previously the victim of an ambush in casoria on July 31, where he sustained injuries. His name also surfaced in the “Large Criminal Fitting” survey related to the activities of Fabrizio “Diabolik” Piscitelli, a prominent figure in Roman organized crime [2].
Past Investigations
Years prior, Kevin Di Napoli was implicated in the “Mavenerik investigation” concerning the gang of Er Tartaruga, lead by Salvatore Sibio, who had ties to both the Maranella gang and the Magliana band. Although acquitted on appeal for accusations related to aiding Sibio, Di Napoli has faced scrutiny for alleged debt recovery activities on behalf of criminal groups.
Official Response
Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri addressed the incident, stating, “Maximum attention on what happened this night in Ostia… is a vrey serious fact on which I hope full light is made quickly.” He emphasized the need for a “constant and targeted commitment” to strengthen legality in Ostia and enhance its growth potential.
Federico Ruffo
