John Riel Casimero

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John Riel Casimero
Born
John Riel Reponte Casimero

(1989-02-13) February 13, 1989 (age 35)
Merida, Leyte, Philippines [1]
Boxing career
NationalityFilipino
Other namesQuadro Alas (Four Aces)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm) [2]
Reach64 in (163 cm) [2]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins34
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws1
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
Genre(s)Sports, vlog, entertainment, commentary, public service
Subscribers89,700 [3]
Total views12.41 million [3]
Associated actsBilly Jack Sanchez, Marc Yao, Boss Toyo
Last updated: November 22, 2024

John Riel Reponte Casimero (born February 13, 1989) is a Filipino professional boxer and YouTuber. He has held world championships in three weight classes; including the IBF junior-flyweight title from 2012 to 2013; the IBF flyweight title in 2016; and the WBO bantamweight title from 2019 to 2022. Quadro Alas is Tagalog for four of a kind when translated, his moniker means Four Aces.

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Professional career

Early career at flyweight and light-flyweight

On August 23, 2008, just a year after turning pro, Casimero defeated Rodel Quilaton for the then vacant Philippines Boxing Federeration (PBF) flyweight title, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds. [4] Following the bout, Casimero moved down one division, to light flyweight, defeating Liempetch Sor Veerapol of Thailand by technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round to claim the then vacant WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight title. [5] Casimero successfully defended that title two bouts later against Ardin Diale, until he got the biggest break of his career.

Light-flyweight

Casimero vs. Canchila

On December 19, 2009, in Managua, Nicaragua, Casimero won the then-vacant interim WBO light flyweight title, by defeating former interim WBA Light Flyweight champion César Canchila of Colombia. Canchila had a record of 28–2 coming into the bout, with his last loss coming from current WBA light flyweight world champion Giovanni Segura, whom he previously defeated for the interim title. Casimero gave a spectacular performance, the fight being his first outside his home country. He was able to knockdown Canchila multiple times until the referee finally stopped the bout in the 11th round of the scheduled 12 round interim title fight. [6] This win can give Casimero a title shot against Iván Calderón of Puerto Rico, who previously defeated Filipino boxer Rodel Mayol. [7]

Casimero vs. Hirales

Casimero fought Ramón García Hirales on July 3, 2010, for his first defense of the interim WBO light flyweight title but lost by split decision.

Flyweight

Casimero vs. Mthalane

Casimero got his first shot at a world title when he challenged Moruti Mthalane of South Africa for the IBF flyweight title on March 26, 2011. [8] He was, however, stopped by the South African in five rounds, therefore marking his second career loss. [9]

Return to light-flyweight

Casimero vs. Lazarte

On February 11, 2012, Casimero, and members of his team were kicked and assaulted when fans in Mar del Plata hurled chairs and stormed the ring following his 10th-round knockout of local Argentine fighter Luis Alberto Lazarte for the IBF interim junior flyweight championship. [10] After the riot, police escorted Casimero and his team to their hotel and provided protection for them. Lazarte later visited to apologize. [10] The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest to the Argentine government after Argentine fans attacked Casimero in the ring after winning the title bout. [10] [11] Philippine Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez stated that the Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires filed a protest with Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting an explanation. [10] Lazarte was banned by IBF for threat, sparking a ring riot. [11]

On July 19, 2012, Casimero was upgraded to the status of full IBF junior flyweight champion because of the inability of Ulises Solis to defend his title on or before October 30. [12]

Casimero vs. Guevara

On his first defense of the IBF junior flyweight title, Casimero faced Pedro Guevara of Mexico on August 4, 2012. He scored a knockdown in the opening round and fought to a split decision victory. [13]

He successfully made a second defense of his title against WBC Latino light flyweight champion Luis Alberto Rios on March 16, 2013. [14] His third defense was against Felipe Salguero on October 26, 2013, and he won by eleventh-round knockout. [15]

Return to flyweight

Casimero vs. Ruenroeng I & II

Following his win against Mauricio Fuentes and Armando Santos, Casimero moved back up to the flyweight division. On June 27, 2015, he lost his return to flyweight bout via unanimous decision against IBF champion Amnat Ruenroeng in a controversial match. [16] A rematch on May 25, 2016, Casimero challenged Ruenroeng again for the IBF flyweight title and this time he knocked Ruenreong out with a vicious left hook to the body in the fourth round to become a two-division world champion. [17]

Casimero vs. Edwards

In his second title defence, Casimero faced undefeated Charlie Edwards, on September 10, 2016, on the undercard of Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook at The O2 Arena in London, England. Casimero was on the offensive for most of the fight, as Edwards was unable to deal with Casimero's ring craft. Casimero upped the pace in the tenth round, and dropped Edwards with a left hook. Edwards beat the count, but as soon as he got up, Casimero unleashed a flurry of punches towards the challenger, which prompted the referee to end the fight immediately. [18]

Super flyweight

On September 16, 2017, Casimero faced Jonas Sultan for IBF title eliminator. He lost via 12-round unanimous decision. [19]

Bantamweight

Following Casimero's successful title defense against Charlie Edwards in September 2016, he moved up in weight, fighting in non-title bouts at super-flyweight, bantamweight and even one bout against Jose Pech at featherweight before settling at the bantamweight division, [20] where he defeated Ricardo Espinoza Franco via twelfth-round knockout to win the WBO interim bantamweight title in his first fight in the United States on April 20, 2019. [21] He defended the interim title on August 24, 2019, against Cesar Ramirez, winning via tenth-round knockout, to become full WBO bantamweight titleholder Zolani Tete's mandatory challenger, setting up a showdown with Tete. [22]

Casimero vs. Tete

On 30 November 2019, Casimero challenged Zolani Tete for his WBO bantamweight title in Birmingham, England. Despite Tete being the favorite for the fight, Casimero scored a third-round knockout over the long-reigning champion to capture his WBO bantamweight title. The victory meant that Casimero became a three-division world champion. [23]

Cancelled bout vs. Naoya Inoue

Casimero have scheduled to face undefeated unified bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in a unification clash on April 25, 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused the fight to be cancelled. [24] He instead faced the undefeated Duke Micah, ranked #11 by the WBO, in his first WBO bantamweight title defense on September 26, 2020, on the undercard of The Charlos vs. Dereyvanchenko and Rosario. Casimero recorded another stoppage win, again in the third round, to retain his WBO belt. [25]

Casimero vs. Rigondeaux

It was announced on June 19, 2021, that WBC champion Nonito Donaire would replace Rigondeaux, [26] but when the fight between Casimero and Donaire fell apart over insults directed at Donaire's wife, [27] Rigondeaux stepped back in to fight Casimero as had been originally planned. [28] Casimero faced two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux on August 14, 2021. [29] In a low-key affair that saw the CompuBox record broken for fewest combined landed punches in a 12-round fight, Casimero pressured his opponent all night, fighting on the front foot and throwing more punches than Rigondeaux, who was reluctant to engage. Casimero was rewarded with a split decision victory, with scores of 117–111 and 116–112 in his favor, and 115–113 in favor of Rigondeaux. [30]

In his post-fight interview, Casimero criticized his opponent's extremely passive gameplan, saying "I'm focused on [the] knockout, but Rigondeaux always runs. Rigondeaux just always runs. No fighting." He continued by reaffirming that it is his intention to unify the bantamweight division, targeting the division's other titleholders, Nonito Donaire and Naoya Inoue. Casimero concluded his interview by issuing the middle finger to Inoue. [31]

Cancelled bout vs. Paul Butler

Casimero had been scheduled to fight his mandatory challenger and former IBF bantamweight champion Paul Butler on December 11, 2021, at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Casimero withdrew before the weigh-ins after being rushed to the hospital due to viral gastritis. [32] The bout had been rescheduled on April 22, 2022, at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England but Casimero was not permitted to fight by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) due to medical guidelines violation by using a sauna to cut weight "in close proximity" to the fight. [33] [34] Casimero's late replacement, fellow Filipino Jonas Sultan, lost to Butler by unanimous decision, making Butler the interim champion. [35] On May 4, the WBO stripped Casimero of the title, with Butler supplanting him. [36]

Super Bantamweight

On December 3, 2022, Casimero fought Japan's Ryo Akaho in a match in South Korea that was initially ruled a no contest before being revised to a knockout in favor of Casimero by the Korean Boxing Member Commission (KBM), which reviewed the matter upon the Games and Amusements Board's appeal. Later on, Casimero officially signed a contract under Treasure Boxing Promotion with the Japanese startup led by former world champion and CEO Masayuki Ito in February 2023. [37] Casimero made a successful homecoming, dethroning Namibia's Fillipus Nghitumbwa via unanimous decision win to claim the WBO Global super bantamweight title at the Okada Manila in Paranaque City on May 13, 2023. [38]

Casimero made his debut in Japan by taking on former IBF super bantamweight champion Yukinori Oguni on October 12, 2023, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The bout ended with a Controversial Technical Draw because of an accidental headbutt. [39] On October 13, 2024, Casimero won the super bantamweight match after defeating Saul Sanchez via knockout on the first round in Yokohama. [40] On October 15, he was suspended by the Japan Boxing Commission for one year after he had exceeded the 122-pound weight-in limit prior to the match on October 12. [41]

Professional boxing record

39 fights34 wins4 losses
By knockout231
By decision113
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Win34–4–1 Saul Sanchez TKO1 (10), 2:41Oct 13, 2024Yokohama Budokan, Yokohama, Japan
38Draw33–4–1 Yukinori Oguni TD4 (10), 0:27Oct 12, 2023 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanSplit TD: Oguni cut from an accidental head clash
37Win33–4Fillipus NghitumbwaUD12May 13, 2023 Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, PhilippinesWon WBO Global super bantamweight title
36Win32–4Ryo AkahoKO2 (10), 2:25Dec 3, 2022Paradise City Plaza, Incheon, South KoreaOriginally a No Contest. It was changed to a KO after a review by the Korea Boxing Member Commission. [42]
35Win31–4 Guillermo Rigondeaux SD12 Aug 14, 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USRetained WBO bantamweight title
34Win30–4 Duke Micah TKO3 (12), 0:54 Sep 26, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, USRetained WBO bantamweight title
33Win29–4 Zolani Tete TKO3 (12), 2:14Nov 30, 2019 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, EnglandWon WBO bantamweight title
32Win28–4Cesar RamirezKO10 (12), 2:23Aug 24, 2019 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO interim bantamweight title
31Win27–4Ricardo Espinoza FrancoKO12 (12), 0:44Apr 20, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USWon WBO interim bantamweight title
30Win26–4Kenya YamashitaTKO6 (10), 0:47Feb 16, 2019Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines
29Win25–4Jose PechTKO2 (6), 1:41Jul 21, 2018Casino Hipodromo Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
28Loss24–4 Jonas Sultan UD12Sep 16, 2017Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
27Win24–3Jecker BuhaweUD6Jun 25, 2017 Iligan City, Philippines
26Win23–3 Charlie Edwards TKO10 (12), 1:57 Sep 10, 2016 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandRetained IBF flyweight title
25Win22–3 Amnat Ruenroeng KO4 (12), 2:10May 25, 2016 Diamond Court, Beijing, ChinaWon IBF flyweight title
24Loss21–3 Amnat Ruenroeng UD12Jun 27, 2015 Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, ThailandFor IBF flyweight title
23Win21–2 Armando Santos TKO2 (12)Dec 13, 2014Salón Las Palmas, Pesquería, Mexico
22Win20–2Mauricio FuentesKO1 (12), 2:59May 3, 2014 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
21Win19–2 Felipe Salguero TKO11 (12), 1:34Oct 26, 2013 Makati Coliseum, Makati, PhilippinesRetained IBF junior-flyweight title
20Win18–2Luis Alberto RiosUD12Mar 16, 2013Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City, PanamaRetained IBF junior-flyweight title
19Win17–2 Pedro Guevara SD12Aug 4, 2012Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, MexicoRetained IBF junior-flyweight title
18Win16–2 Luis Alberto Lazarte TKO10 (12), 1:09Feb 10, 2012Club Once Unidos, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaWon IBF interim junior-flyweight title
17Win15–2Roemart SentillasTKO2 (10)Oct 15, 2011Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
16Loss14–2 Moruti Mthalane TKO5 (12), 1:50Mar 26, 2011Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaFor IBF flyweight title
15Loss14–1 Ramón García Hirales SD12Jul 24, 2010Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoLost WBO interim light flyweight title
14Win14–0 César Canchila TKO11 (12), 1:40Dec 19, 2009 Dennis Martínez National Stadium, Managua, NicaraguaWon WBO interim light flyweight title
13Win13–0 Ardin Diale KO8 (12), 1:42May 28, 2009 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title
12Win12–0 Allan Ranada UD8May 8, 2009Sports Complex, Naga, Philippines
11Win11–0Phaiboon ChumthongTKO5 (12), 1:02Oct 3, 2008Sports Complex, Talisay, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title
10Win10–0Rodel QuilatonUD10Aug 23, 2008Eusebio Sestoso Memorial Coliseum, Alcoy, PhilippinesWon vacant PBF flyweight title
9Win9–0Roemart SentillasTKO3 (10)Jul 17, 2008 Compostela, Philippines
8Win8–0Roel HonorTKO1 (10)Jun 12, 2008 Baybay, Philippines
7Win7–0Daryl AmoncioMD8Apr 21, 2008City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
6Win6–0Jerome BontogKO3 (6)Mar 29, 2008City Plaza Square, Mandaue, Philippines
5Win5–0Rogen FloresTD6 (8)Jan 12, 2008Sports Center, Borbon, Philippines
4Win4–0Dodong ZaldeKO2 (6), 1:04Dec 16, 2007Sports Center, Carmen, Philippines
3Win3–0Roel HonorUD6Aug 26, 2007Sports Center, Daanbantayan, Philippines
2Win2–0Andrew PalTKO2 (4)Aug 16, 2007Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Alcoy, Philippines
1Win1–0Lobert BayoUD4Jun 3, 2007Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue, Philippines

Exhibition boxing record

1 fight1 win0 losses
By knockout10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Win1–0Billy Jack SanchezTKO3 (3), 1:40May 9, 2021Glenford Fitness Boxing Gym, Taguig, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Major world titles:

Interim titles:

Regional titles:

Awards and recognition

Controversy

Acts of lasciviousness

In 2022, Casimero was charged with acts of lasciviousness and sexual assault over the alleged molestation of a 17-year-old whom he had invited to his hotel room in Taguig in June 2021. [44] Casimero's brother and trainer, Jayson, called the charges “fabricated”. [45]

Personal life

Casimero has two daughters from a previous relationship. [46] [47]

Entertainment career

Internet

Casimero has a YouTube channel called Quadro alas tv vlog. Casimero also had a channel called Quadro Alas it's my boy but is now mainly managed by his brother and trainer, Jayson, since late 2021. [48]

Battle of the YouTubers

On August 20, 2021, Vloggers TV announced that Casimero will be fighting in the first Battle of the YouTubers Season 2 celebrity boxing card. [49] It was announced on December 22, 2021, that Casimero will be facing Jormiel Labador in the supporting bout scheduled on December 28, 2021, in Metro Manila, Philippines. [50] [51] However, Casimero was forced to pull out of the exhibition matched after the WBO prohibited Casimero from partaking in any event negotiations without the authorization of the sanctioning body and Probellum—the promoter of the card that was supposed to be topped by the postponed title defense against Paul Butler on December 11, 2021. [52] Casimero was replaced by his brother and trainer, Jayson, in the exhibition bout and won. [53]

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kermin Guardia 		WBO light flyweight champion
Interim title
December 19, 2009 - July 24, 2010		Succeeded by
New title IBF light flyweight champion
Interim title
February 10, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Promoted		Vacant
Title next held by
Milan Melindo
Preceded by
Ulises Solís
Stripped
 IBF light flyweight champion
July 20, 2012 - May 2, 2014
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Mendoza
Preceded by IBF flyweight champion
May 25, 2016 - December 20, 2016
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Donnie Nietes
Vacant
Title last held by
Zolani Tete 		WBO bantamweight champion
Interim title
April 20 – November 30, 2019
Won world title		Vacant
Title next held by
Paul Butler
Preceded by
Zolani Tete
 WBO bantamweight champion
November 30, 2019 - May 3, 2022
Stripped
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