Ala Villamor

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Real nameEdito Platero Villamor
Nickname(s)Ala
Weight(s) Mini-flyweight
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1970-10-10) 10 October 1970 (age 53)
Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO26
Losses2
Draws1

Edito "Ala" Villamor (born October 10, 1970) is a Filipino former professional boxer. Competing from 1989 to 1996, he challenged twice for mini-flyweight world championships; the IBF title in 1993 and the WBC title in 1996.

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Biography and career

Villamor turned professional in 1989 along with his contemporaries were Andy Tabanas, Gerry Peñalosa, Rey Cosep and the Alfante brothers. He held the Philippines mini flyweight champion between 1990 and 1993, with never been defeated, by defeating many skilled boxers were Nico Thomas, Napa Kiatwanchai, Ronnie Magramo. During that time he was regarded as the rising star Filipino boxer who had hopes of becoming a future world champion.

He had the opportunity to challenge the world champion for the first time with Thailand's Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, the IBF mini flyweight title holder on June 27, 1993 at Nimibutr Stadium, National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand. He lost TKO in the seventh round, Sor Vorapin retained title for the second time, Villamor suffered his first defeat.

Villamor had the opportunity to challenge for world title for the second time with the WBC strawweight champion the undefeated Mexican Ricardo López on March 16, 1996 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. As a result, he lost TKO in the early eighth round with López's left uppercut. Villamor retired after this bout.

He worked as a trainer and matchmaker of ALA Promotions, a major boxing promotions company in the Philippines. [1] [2]

Professional boxing record

32 fights29 wins2 losses
By knockout262
By decision30
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–2–1 Ricardo López KO8 (12) 0:4016 Mar 1996 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, U.S.A.For WBC minimumweight title
31Win29–1–1Noknoi SurthanikulKO3 (10)24 Jun 1996 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
30Win28–1–1Orlando MaloneUD1011 Mar 1995 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
29Win27–1–1Hang Kyu JangKO8 (?)14 Nov 1994Tokyo, Japan
28Win26–1–1Kid NanzTKO3 (?)11 Nov 1994Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
27Win25–1–1Chris GalonTKO3 (?)14 Aug 1994Bogo, Cebu, Philippines
26Loss24–1–1 Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO7 (12) 2:0127 Jun 1993National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandFor IBF minimumweight title
25Win24–0–1Texas GomezKO2 (12) 2:242 Feb 1993 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, PhilippinesRetained Philippine Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
24Win23–0–1 Napa Kiatwanchai KO2 (?)20 Nov 1992 Metropolitan Gym, Tokyo, Japan
23Win22–0–1 Ronnie Magramo KO8 (12)13 Jun 1992 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesRetained Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
22Win21–0–1Jae Won KimKO1 (?)4 Apr 1992Cebu, Philippines
21Win20–0–1Said IskandarTKO3 (10) 1:2411 Jan 1992Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
20Draw19–0–1Yuichi HosonoSD1014 Oct 1991Tokyo, Japan
19Win19–0Sugar Ray MikeTKO8 (12)17 Aug 1991Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
18Win18–0Armando TenoriaKO4 (10)8 Jul 1991Tokyo, Japan
17Win17–0In Kyu HwangPTS1013 Apr 1991Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
16Win16–0Yasuo YogiKO9 (10) 0:5910 Dec 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
15Win15–0Rico MacaubosTKO5 (13) 1:4717 Nov 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
14Win14–0 Nico Thomas KO2 (10) 2:5429 Sep 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippones
13Win13–0Hae Suk KwonKO2 (?)13 Aug 1990Tokyo, Japan
12Win12–0Ded DonjadeeTKO3 (10) 1:4230 Jun 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
11Win11–0William Mohammed AlipKO3 (?)26 May 1990Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
10Win10–0PonidiTKO9 (?)31 Mar 1990Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
9Win9–0Max ForrosueloTKO8 (?)13 Jan 1990Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
8Win8–0Jonas TorregozaTKO6 (?)22 Dec 1989Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
7Win7–0Janni JavisTKO5 (?) 1:1511 Nob 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
6Win6–0Beuk Soo KimKO3 (?)14 Oct 1989Hong Kong S.A.R., China(Formerly/During the Time)
5Win5–0Rady PascudanTKO2 (?)29 Sep 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
4Win4–0Boy DianorlaTKO2 (?)19 Aug 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
3Win3–0 Ronnie Magramo PTS64 Aug 1989 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
2Win2–0Boy OrtegaKO2 (6) 1:4515 Jul 1989Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
1Win1–0Jun MendozaTKO6 (6)3 Jun 1989Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, PhilippinesProfessional Debut

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References

  1. ↑ B. Villaruel, Emmanuel (2020-08-24). "Grateful Edito Villamor "ALA" forevermore". The Freeman.
  2. ↑ Boxing record for Ala Villamor from BoxRec (registration required)
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