Arthur Villanueva

Arthur Villanueva (born January 20, 1989) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently under the Bantamweight division.

Arthur Villanueva
Statistics
Real nameArthur Cordero Villanueva
Nickname(s)"King Arthur"
"El Matador"
Weight(s)Super Flyweight Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1989-01-20) 20 January 1989
Bago, Negros Occidental, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins32
Wins by KO18
Losses4
Draws1

Early life

Villanueva is the second youngest of 12 children in their family. His father died when he was 15, leaving his mother to raise the family. To help his mother, he started driving a tricycle, making him to earn as much as 100 pesos ($2.50 USD) a day. Despite of these hardships, he was able to finish high school and immediately proceeded to college with AB Mathematics course.[1]

King as often called by his friends, is also an avid chess player. He earned 4 medals competing inner-city chess tournaments during his elementary and high school years. According to him, one of his greatest achievement, was coming in 2nd place in a tournament in 2004 against the best players in their hometown.[1]

The young Villanueva started boxing at the age of 16, losing only 7 out of his 50 amateur fights. He turned professional at age of 19.

Professional career

Villanueva made his professional debut on November 29, 2008, at the age of 19, defeating fellow debutant Alan Magno via TKO in the second round at PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines.[2]

On August 1, 2010, Villanueva won the vacant Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) flyweight title via TKO in the 7th round against Brix Ray.[3]

On December 19, 2012, "King" Arthur Villanueva won the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight title via unanimous decision against the Japanese Taiki Eto in a fight held at Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo.[4]

On July 13, 2013, Villanueva captured the vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title by defeating a Mexican fighter Arturo “Fuerte” Badillo via TKO on the 4th round.[5]

On October 26, 2013, at the Pinoy Pride XXII, Villanueva won the vacant WBO International super flyweight title after his devastation of Mexico's Edgar Martinez of whom he dropped twice on the very first round.

During the Pinoy Pride XXVII held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arthur Villanueva gained the IBF International Jr Bantamweight title by stopping Henry 'El Crespo' Maldonado of Nicaragua via split decision, scoring 117-110 and 116-113 from two judges.[6]

On July 19, 2015, "King" lost via controversial technical decision on former olympian Mcjoe Arroyo for the vacant world title. On November 28, 2015, Villanueva claimed the new WBC International Super Flyweight belt after he won their fight against Mexican Victor "Spock" Mendez via split decision in the main fight of Pinoy Pride 34 held at Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City.[7]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
34 fights 31 wins 3 losses
By knockout 17 1
By decision 14 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win 32-3-0 Renren Tesorio TKO 7 (10) 0:42 2018-06-09 Maasin City Sports Complex (Maasin City Gym), Maasin City, Philippines
Loss 31-3-0 Luis Nery TKO 6 (10) 2017-11-4 Estadio Gasmart, Tijuana, Mexico
Win 31-2-0 Richie Mepranum RTD 4 (10) 2017-09-16 Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City
Loss 30-2-0 Zolani Tete UD 12 2017-04-22 Leicester Arena, Leicester, Leicestershire For WBO interim Bantamweight title.
Win 30-1-0 Juan Jimenez KO 2 (12) 2016-09-24 StubHub Center, Carson, California Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
Win 29-1-0 Juan Jimenez KO 4 (12) 2016-05-28 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Won WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
Win 28-1-0 Victor Mendez SD 12 2015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu Won WBC International Super Flyweight title.[5]
Loss 27-1-0 McJoe Arroyo TD 10 (12) 2015-07-19 Don Haskin Convention Center El Paso, Texas For the vacant IBF Super flyweight title.
Win 27-0-0 Julio César Miranda UD 10 2015-02-07 University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win 26-0-0 Henry Maldonado SD 12 2014-09-05 Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Won vacant IBF International Super Flyweight title[6]
Win 25-0-0 Fernando Aguilar UD 10 2014-03-01 Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
Win 24-0-0 Edgar Martinez KO 1(12), 1:49 2013-10-26 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu Won vacant WBO International Super Flyweight title.
Win 23-0-0 Arturo Badillo TKO 4(12), 2:03 2013-07-13 Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight title.[5]
Win 22-0-0 Marco Demecillo UD 12 2013-04-20 University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur Retained OPBF Super Flyweight title
Win 21-0-0 Taiki Eto UD 12 2012-12-19 Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant OPBF Super Flyweight title[4]
Win 20-0-0 Pramuansak Posuwan UD 8 2012-09-22 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 19-0-0 Jeffrey Cerna SD 8 2012-06-02 Resorts World Hotel, Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Win 18-0-0 Rey Megrino UD 8(8) 2012-03-24 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 17-0-0 Rosel Alim RTD 5(10), 3:00 2011-06-25 Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Bohol
Win 16-0-0 Mark Anthony Geraldo TD 6(8), 1:52 2011-04-09 University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Oriental Fight stopped due to a cut above Villanueva's right eye produced from an accidental head-butt in Round 6.
Win 15-0-0 Samuel Apuya TD 1(12), 2:23 2011-02-26 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Retained Philippine Games and Amusement Board (GAB) flyweight title
Win 14-0-0 Nicardo Calamba RTD 5(10), 3:00 2010-11-20 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 13-0-0 Brix Ray TKO 7(12), 2:18 2010-08-01 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Won vacant Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Flyweight title[3]
Win 12-0-0 Nicardo Calamba TKO 5(8), 2010-05-29 2010-05-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 11-0-0 Daryl Amoncio KO 2(8), 1:19 2010-04-21 Agustin Gatuslao Memorial Gym, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Win 10-0-0 Sherwin Manatad KO 7(10), 1:41 2010-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 9-0-0 Jojo Bardon TKO 6(10), 0:36 2009-12-12 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 8-0-0 Daryl Amoncio TKO 8(10), 1:02 2009-11-28 Municipal Hall of Montevista, Montevista, Compostela Valley
Win 7-0-0 Fabio Marfa UD 10 2009-10-10 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 6-0-0 Geboi Mansalayao UD 8 2009-08-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 5-0-0 Mark Saloma UD 8 2009-07-11 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 4-0-0 Edcel Tunacao KO 2(6), 0:46 2009-05-30 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 3-0-0 Albert Villacampa UD 6 2009-03-21 Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (Nompac), Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 2-0-0 PJ Arong TKO 4(4), 1:14 2009-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 1-0-0 Alan Magno TKO 3(4), 2:48 2008-11-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Professional debut.[2]

Regional and Minor Titles

References

  1. Songalia, Ryan (February 28, 2014). "For Arthur Villanueva, Boxing is a Chess Match". Rappler. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  2. Bonsubre, Rene, Jr. (July 12, 2013). "Sabillo And Villanueva: Parallel Destinies". PhilBoxing.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  3. Cartujano, Maree (April 9, 2011). "Arthur Villanueva". SportsPundit. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. Bonsubre, Rene, Jr. (December 19, 2012). "Arthur Villanueva Wins OPBF Superfly Title". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  5. Umbao, Ed (July 15, 2013). "Arthur "King" Villanueva Defeated Badillo Captured WBO Title". PhilNews.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  6. Secuya, Dong (September 6, 2014). "Pinoy Pride XXVII: Servania, Villanueva, Bautista Win in Dubai". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  7. "Villanueva cops WBC International Super Flyweight belt". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
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