Vinnie Curto
Vinnie Curto (born July 10, 1955 in East Boston) is a retired American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division. Curto was managed by actor Sylvester Stallone and trained by Angelo Dundee.[1]
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Real name | Vincent Joseph Curto |
Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | East Boston, Massachusetts | July 10, 1955
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 76 |
Wins | 62 |
Wins by KO | 26 |
Losses | 10 |
Draws | 3 |
Boxing career
IBF Super Middleweight Championship
Curto lost twice to IBF Champion Chong-Pal Park. The first bout was a very disputed decision in South Korea and then a stoppage loss with just seconds left.[2]
WBF Super Cruiserweight Championship
On September 20, 1996, Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title in Lincoln, Nebraska.[3]
Acting career
Curto has made various film and television appearances. He made his on-screen debut on November 9, 1984, when he appeared on the first season of Miami Vice in Episode 7 entitled "No Exit". He played a bodyguard for Tony Amato, played by Bruce Willis.
Personal
Curto was born to a couple who allegedly were both homosexual; his father was also allegedly an alcoholic who abused Curto sexually.[4]
Professional boxing record
62 Wins (26 knockouts), 10 Losses (3 knockouts), 3 Draws, 1 No Contest[5] | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 62-10-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 12,12 | 1996-09-20 | ![]() |
Won WBF Super Cruiserweight Title |
Win | 61-10-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2,6 | 1996-07-14 | ![]() |
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Win | 60-10-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 5,10 | 1996-05-16 | ![]() |
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Loss | 59-10-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 5,5 | 1995-07-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 59-9-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2,4 | 1994-11-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 58-9-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 4,4 | 1994-11-12 | ![]() |
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No Contest | 57-9-3 | ![]() |
NC | 2 | 1991-05-17 | ![]() |
Double disqualification as Curto attacked Sanchez during a low blow timeout and uncontrolled melee followed. |
Loss | 57-9-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 1988-11-23 | ![]() |
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Loss | 57-8-3 | ![]() |
KO | 7,12 | 1987-04-20 | ![]() |
For USA California State Light Heavyweight Title |
Loss | 57-7-3 | ![]() |
KO | 15,15 | 1986-04-11 | ![]() |
For IBF Super Middleweight Title |
Win | 57-6-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1985-12-26 | ![]() |
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Win | 56-6-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 8,10 | 1985-11-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 55-6-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 9,10 | 1985-08-31 | ![]() |
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Loss | 54-6-3 | ![]() |
UD | 15,15 | 1985-06-30 | ![]() |
For IBF Super Middleweight Title |
Win | 54-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 12,12 | 1984-08-25 | ![]() |
Won WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title |
Win | 53-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 6,10 | 1984-05-23 | ![]() |
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Win | 52-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 6,10 | 1983-03-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 51-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1982-10-30 | ![]() |
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Win | 50-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1982-09-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 49-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 4,10 | 1982-06-01 | ![]() |
Marks was stopped on cuts. |
Win | 48-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1982-04-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 47-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1982-04-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 46-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1981-06-25 | ![]() |
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Win | 45-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2,10 | 1981-03-06 | ![]() |
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Win | 44-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1980-12-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 43-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 9,10 | 1980-05-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 42-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1980-05-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 41-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 5,10 | 1980-03-11 | ![]() |
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Win | 40-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 3,10 | 1980-01-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 39-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1979-11-06 | ![]() |
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Win | 38-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 8,8 | 1979-10-02 | ![]() |
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Win | 37-5-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2,8 | 1979-08-21 | ![]() |
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Win | 36-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1979-07-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 35-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 5 | 1979-07-17 | ![]() |
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Win | 34-5-3 | ![]() |
UD | 8,8 | 1979-06-26 | ![]() |
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Win | 33-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 5 | 1979-05-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 32-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 1,10 | 1979-04-30 | ![]() |
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Win | 31-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 4,10 | 1979-02-19 | ![]() |
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Win | 30-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 8,8 | 1978-12-05 | ![]() |
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Win | 29-5-3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1978-06-27 | ![]() |
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Draw | 28-5-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1978-04-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 28-5-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1978-03-07 | ![]() |
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Win | 27-5-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1977-08-27 | ![]() |
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Loss | 26-5-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1977-06-17 | ![]() |
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Win | 26-4-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1977-05-06 | ![]() |
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Win | 25-4-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1977-03-30 | ![]() |
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Win | 24-4-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1977-03-12 | ![]() |
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Win | 23-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10,10 | 1977-02-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 22-4-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1977-01-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 21-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 6,10 | 1976-12-21 | ![]() |
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Loss | 20-4-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1976-08-17 | ![]() |
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Win | 20-3-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1976-07-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-3-2 | ![]() |
SD | 10,10 | 1976-02-17 | ![]() |
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Draw | 18-3-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1975-09-23 | ![]() |
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Loss | 18-3-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1975-08-08 | ![]() |
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Draw | 18-2-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1975-04-07 | ![]() |
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Loss | 18-2-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1975-02-13 | ![]() |
For USBA Middleweight Title |
Win | 18-1-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1974-11-26 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17-1-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1974-10-25 | ![]() |
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Win | 17-0-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1974-05-28 | ![]() |
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Win | 16-0-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10,10 | 1974-01-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 15-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7,10 | 1973-12-18 | ![]() |
Main Event |
Win | 14-0-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1973-11-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 13-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8,10 | 1973-09-18 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-0-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1973-08-28 | ![]() |
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Win | 11-0-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1973-07-31 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-0-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10,10 | 1973-06-19 | ![]() |
First Main Event for Curto |
Win | 9-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2,8 | 1973-05-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-0-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8,8 | 1973-05-01 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-0-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8,8 | 1973-04-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 6-0-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8,8 | 1973-04-03 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1,6 | 1973-03-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-0-0 | ![]() |
KO | 2,6 | 1973-03-13 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-0-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8,8 | 1973-02-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-0-0 | ![]() |
KO | 4,6 | 1973-01-30 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-0-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5,6 | 1972-10-10 | ![]() |
Filmography
Film credits include:[6]
Year | Film | Role |
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1984 | Miami Vice | Tony's Bodyguard |
1988 | Nitti: The Enforcer | |
1989 | Amen | Windmill Pearson |
1989 | Quantum Leap | Link |
1990 | Downtown | Mr. Lopez |
1990 | Backstreet Dreams | Gus |
1991 | 29th Street | Zippers Bad Lungs |
1992 | Night Rhythms | Joseph |
1992 | Equinox | Gangster |
1992 | Intent to Kill | 'Mooch' |
1993 | No Escape No Return | Vice Cop #1 |
1993 | Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence | Kenyon |
1994 | Bad Blood | Will Sharp |
1995 | Deadly Past | Nick |
1996 | Barb Wire | Aide to Pryzer |
1996 | Unhook the Stars | Danny |
1997 | Brotherhood | Harry |
1998 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Goon #1 |
1998 | Surface to Air | Kurdish Soldier |
1998 | Logan's War: Bound by Honor | Johnny |
2002 | Stealing Harvard | Loach's Friend |
2004 | Cross Bronx | Eddie Fusco |
2006 | Hitman: Blood Money | Rudy Menzana |
References
- http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Vinnie_Curto
- http://artic les.latimes.com/1986-04-10/sports/sp-3225_1_vinnie-curto
- http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=16203&cat=boxer
- http://worldboxingfederation.net/articles/article0584.htm
- Vinnie Curto's Professional Boxing Record –. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2012-12-07.
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0193028/