Arthur Villanueva

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Arthur Villanueva
Born
Arthur Cordero Villanueva

(1989-01-20) 20 January 1989 (age 36)
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Other names"King Arthur"
"El Matador"
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Flyweight Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins35
Wins by KO20
Losses6
Draws1

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

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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 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 and lost only 7 out of his 50 amateur fights. He turned professional at the age of 19. [1]

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.[ citation needed ]

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

42 fights35 wins6 losses
By knockout203
By decision153
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss35–6–1 Saul Sanchez UD82024-07-12Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
41Loss35–5–1 Elijah Pierce TKO4 (8) 2:572024-03-29 Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta Georgia
40Win35–4–1Chatre BuakaewdeeTKO4 (6) 1:432023-06-29Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
39Win34–4–1Saengthong Tor BuamasKO9 (10) 1:282022-06-11Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
38Win33–4–1Bryan TamayoUD62021-03-27IPI Compound, Mandaue City, Philippines
37Loss32–4–1 Nordine Oubaali RTD6 (12) 3:002019-07-06Barys Arena, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
36Draw32–3–1Carlo DemecilloMD102018-11-24 IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines
35Win32–3Renren TesorioTKO7 (10) 0:422018-06-09Maasin City Sports Complex (Maasin City Gym), Maasin City, Philippines
34Loss31–3 Luis Nery TKO6 (10)2017-11-4 Estadio Gasmart, Tijuana, Mexico
33Win31–2 Richie Mepranum RTD4 (10)2017-09-16Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
32Loss30–2 Zolani Tete UD122017-04-22Leicester Arena, Leicester, Leicestershire, UKFor WBO interim bantamweight title
31Win30–1Juan JimenezKO2 (12)2016-09-24StubHub Center, Carson, California, USARetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
30Win29–1Juan JimenezKO4 (12)2016-05-28La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Won WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
29Win28–1Victor MendezSD122015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines Won WBC International super flyweight title. [5]
28Loss27–1 McJoe Arroyo TD10 (12)2015-07-19Don Haskin Convention Center El Paso, Texas, USAFor the vacant IBF super flyweight title
27Win27–0 Julio César Miranda UD102015-02-07 University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
26Win26–0Henry MaldonadoSD122014-09-05 Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Won vacant IBF International super flyweight title [6]
25Win25–0Fernando AguilarUD102014-03-01 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
24Win24–0Edgar MartinezKO1(12), 1:492013-10-26 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Won vacant WBO International super flyweight title.
23Win23–0 Arturo Badillo TKO4(12), 2:032013-07-13 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title. [5]
22Win22–0Marco DemecilloUD122013-04-20 University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines Retained OPBF super flyweight title
21Win21–0Taiki EtoUD122012-12-19 Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant OPBF super flyweight title [4]
20Win20–0 Pramuansak Phosuwan UD82012-09-22 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
19Win19–0Jeffrey CernaSD82012-06-02 Resorts World Hotel, Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay, Metro Manila,Philippines
18Win18–0Rey MegrinoUD8(8)2012-03-24 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
17Win17–0Rosel AlimRTD5(10), 3:002011-06-25Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Bohol, Philippines
16Win16–0 Mark Anthony Geraldo TD6(8), 1:522011-04-09 University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Oriental, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut above Villanueva's right eye produced from an accidental head-butt in Round 6.
15Win15–0Samuel ApuyaTD1(12), 2:232011-02-26 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Retained Philippine Games and Amusement Board (GAB) flyweight title
14Win14–0Nicardo CalambaRTD5(10), 3:002010-11-20 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
13Win13–0Brix RayTKO7(12), 2:182010-08-01 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Won vacant Philippine Games and Amusement Board (GAB) flyweight title [3]
12Win12–0Nicardo CalambaTKO5(8), 2010-05-292010-05-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
11Win11–0Daryl AmoncioKO2(8), 1:192010-04-21 Agustin Gatuslao Memorial Gym, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
10Win10–0Sherwin ManatadKO7(10), 1:412010-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
9Win9–0Jojo BardonTKO6(10), 0:362009-12-12 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
8Win8–0Daryl AmoncioTKO8(10), 1:022009-11-28Municipal Hall of Montevista, Montevista, Compostela Valley, Philippines
7Win7–0Fabio MarfaUD102009-10-10 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
6Win6–0Geboi MansalayaoUD82009-08-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
5Win5–0Mark SalomaUD82009-07-11 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
4Win4–0Edcel TunacaoKO2(6), 0:462009-05-30 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
3Win3–0Albert VillacampaUD62009-03-21Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (Nompac), Bacolod, Negros Occidental Philippines
2Win2–0PJ ArongTKO4(4), 1:142009-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
1Win1–0Alan MagnoTKO3(4), 2:482008-11-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Professional debut. [2]

Regional and Minor Titles

References

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  2. 1 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. 1 2 3 Cartujano, Maree (April 9, 2011). "Arthur Villanueva". SportsPundit. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Bonsubre, Rene Jr. (December 19, 2012). "Arthur Villanueva Wins OPBF Superfly Title". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Umbao, Ed (July 15, 2013). "Arthur "King" Villanueva Defeated Badillo Captured WBO Title". PhilNews.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 Secuya, Dong (September 6, 2014). "Pinoy Pride XXVII: Servania, Villanueva, Bautista Win in Dubai". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
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