Giovani Segura

Giovani Segura Aguilar (born April 1, 1982) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBA, WBO, Lineal and The Ring magazine light flyweight champion.[1]

Giovani Segura
Statistics
Real nameGiovani Segura Aguilar
Nickname(s)El Guerrero Azteca
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1982-04-01) April 1, 1982
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins33
Wins by KO29
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0

Amateur career

Giovani began boxing at the age of 15 years and had an Amateur Record of 38–4.[2]

Professional career

Segura made his professional debut on March 28, 2003. He accumulated a record of 18–0–1, which included wins against future champion Carlos Tamara and former champion Daniel Reyes.

WBA Light Flyweight Champion

Giovanni challenged Colombian César Canchila for the Interim WBA Light Flyweight title. Segura lost the bout by unanimous decision, but subsequently claimed the interim title by knocking out Canchila in a rematch on March 14, 2009.

He was elevated to full champion on June 5, 2009.[3][4] Segura defended his newly acquired title on July 25, 2009 by stopping Juanito Rubillar in six rounds. On November 21, 2009, he defended his title against Sonny Boy Jaro by first round knock out. On February 20, 2010, he defended his title for a third time against Walter Tello.[5]

Segura vs. Calderon I & II

On August 28, 2010 Giovani fought undefeated WBO Light Flyweight champion Iván Calderón in a unification bout.[6][7] Segura went on to knock out Calderón in the eighth round, successfully unifying his WBA title with the Puerto Rican's WBO and Lineal Light Flyweight Championships.[8][9][10] In his next fight, he defeated former champion Manuel Vargas via 7th round stoppage.

Giovani Segura and Iván Calderón would both meet again in April 2011. Segura won the rematch by third round knockout.[11] Following that victory, Segura vacated his titles in order to move up to the Flyweight division where he was KO by Brian Viloria.[12]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
38 fights 33 wins 4 losses
By knockout 29 2
By decision 4 2
Draws 1
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win 33-4-1 Ernesto Guerrero KO 3 (8) 2016-06-18 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
Loss 32-4-1 Juan Francisco Estrada TKO 11 (12) 2014-09-06 Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico For WBA (Super) and WBO Flyweight titles.
Win 32-3-1 Felipe Salguero TKO 10 (10) 2014-04-05 Arena Tecate, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win 31-3-1 Hernán Márquez KO 12 (12) 2013-11-02 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Win 30-3-1 Jonathan Gonzalez KO 4 (10) 2013-08-17 El San Juan Resort and Casino, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico Won Interim WBO Latino Flyweight title.
Loss29-3-1 Edgar Sosa UD122013-05-18Zitacuaro, Michoacán, Mexico For WBC Silver Flyweight title.
Win29-2-1 Omar Salado TKO9 (10)2013-02-23Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Loss28-2-1 Brian Viloria TKO8 (12)2011-12-10Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines For WBO World Flyweight title.
Win28-1-1 Eddy Zuniga TKO1 (10)2011-05-28Musica Hall, Toluca, Mexico
Win27-1-1 Iván Calderón KO3 (12)2011-04-02Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California Retained WBO, The Ring and Lineal Light Flyweight titles.
Win26-1-1 Manuel Vargas RTD7 (10)2010-11-27Tijuana, Baja California Bout held at Flyweight.
Win25-1-1 Iván Calderón KO8 (12)2010-08-28Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Unified the WBA (Super)/WBO/The Ring/Lineal Light Flyweight titles.
The Ring magazine's "Fight of the Year" (2010)
Win24-1-1 Ronald Ramos RTD4 (10)2010-04-27Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Baja California Bout held at Flyweight.
Win23-1-1 Walter Tello TKO3 (12)2010-02-20Discoteca El Alebrije, Acapulco, Guerrero Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title.
Win22-1-1 Sonny Boy Jaro KO1 (12)2009-11-21IXMLTUIL, Mérida, Mérida, Yucatán Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title.
Win21-1-1 Juanito Rubillar TKO6 (12)2009-07-25Grand Mayan, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title.
Win20-1-1 César Canchila TKO4 (12)2009-04-14Palenque del FEX, Mexicali, Baja California Won Interim WBA World Light Flyweight title.
Loss19-1-1 César Canchila UD122008-07-26MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada WBA World Light Flyweight title on the line.
Win19-0-1 Wilfrido Valdez KO1 (10)2007-10-26Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois Retained NABF Light Flyweight title.
Win18-0-1 Daniel Reyes KO1 (12)2007-06-08Hudson & Campbell Center, Gary, Indiana Retained NABF Light Flyweight title.
Win17-0-1 Jesus Martinez TKO5 (12)2007-02-16Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois Retained NABF Light Flyweight title.
Win16-0-1 Carlos Tamara UD122006-11-03Palo Duro Golf Club, Nogales, Arizona Won NABF Light Flyweight title.
Win15-0-1 Jair Jimenez TKO4 (12)2006-09-18Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas Won the IBA Light Flyweight title.
Win14-0-1 Valentin Leon KO3 (10)2006-05-05Activities Center, Maywood, California
Win13-0-1 Francisco Arce TKO1 (8)2006-03-03Activities Center, Maywood, California
Win12-0-1 Juan Carlos Perez KO1 (8)2006-01-20Activities Center, Maywood, California
Win11-0-1 Benjamin Garcia SD82005-11-25Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Win10-0-1 Juan Javier Lagos KO6 (8)2005-10-07The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win9-0-1 Francisco Soto TKO5 (8)2005-06-18Activity Center, Maywood, California Retained California State Flyweight Title.
Win8-0-1 Roberto Gomez TKO4 (6)2005-05-06Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Win7-0-1 Felipe Rivas UD62004-11-26Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win6-0-1 Jose Antonio Rico TKO1 (8)2004-04-23Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California Won California State Flyweight title.
Win5-0-1 Saidi Warandu TKO1 (4)2004-01-20Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California
Win4-0-1 Mynor Marquez TKO1 (4)2003-12-06Activities Center, Maywood, California
Win3-0-1 Vicente Maroquin KO1 (4)2003-11-21Club Ibiza, Whittier, California
Win2-0-1 Benjamin Garcia KO1 (4)2003-07-19Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California
Draw1-0-1 Benjamin Garcia SD42003-07-05Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California
Win1-0 Jesus Valadez UD42003-03-28Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California Segura's Professional Debut.

See also

References

  1. "Giovani Segura – Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  2. "Giovani Segura Bio – Top Rank Boxing". Toprank.com. 2010-02-18. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  3. "Giovani Segura – Boxer". Boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  4. "Oficial Web Site >> World Boxing Association". Wbanews.com. 2009-06-05. Archived from the original on 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  5. "Boxing Report and Photo Gallery: Giovanni Segura Takes Out Walter Tello". Doghouseboxing.com. 2010-02-21. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  6. "Giovanni Segura is on Track For Calderon Fight Weight – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  7. "Giovanni Segura: What Happens When I Clock Calderon? – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  8. "Giovani Segura - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  9. "Giovanni Segura KOs Ivan Calderon in the Eighth Round". Boxing FanHouse. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  10. "Boxing: Ivan Calderon wilts under Giovani Segura's pressure – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  11. Giovani Segura Batters Ivan Calderon For The KO in Three – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com (2011-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-08-12.
  12. Christ, Scott. (2011-04-22) Segura Going to 112, Golden Boy Working on July 30 PPV. Bad Left Hook. Retrieved on 2011-08-12.
Achievements
Preceded by
César Canchila
WBA light flyweight champion
Interim Title

March 14, 2009 – June 5, 2009
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Reveco
Preceded by
Brahim Asloum
Status Changed
WBA light flyweight champion
June 5, 2009 – August 28, 2010
Promoted to Super Champion
Succeeded by
Juan Carlos Reveco
Interim Champion promoted to Regular
New title WBA light flyweight champion
Super Title

August 28, 2010 – November 26, 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Román González
Preceded by
Iván Calderón
WBO light flyweight champion
August 28, 2010 – April 2011
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jesús Géles
Interim Champ promoted
The Ring light flyweight champion
August 28, 2010 – September 19, 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Donnie Nietes
Lineal light flyweight Champion
August 28, 2010 – September 19, 2011
Vacated
Vacant
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