| Lorenzo Villanueva | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Lorenzo G. Villanueva |
| Nickname(s) | Thunderbolt |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Born | November 11, 1985 Midsayap, Cotabato (del Norte), Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Lorenzo G. Villanueva, (born November 11, 1985) is a Filipino professional boxer in the Featherweight class. He is trained by famed trainer Freddie Roach. [1]
Villanueva turned professional in 2007.
In 2009, Villanueva won the WBO Oriental featherweight title by stopping previously unbeaten Eric Canoy in the 10th round.
His first fight in the United States was supposed to be on November 12, 2011, on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez III undercard against an undecided opponent, but visa issues prevented Villanueva from participating in the event. [2]
On May 5, 2012, he suffered his first defeat, after being knocked-out in round 2 by Indonesian's Daud Yordan held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore for the vacant International Boxing Organization Featherweight title.
| 37 fights | 33 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 29 | 3 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Loss | 33–3 (1) | Masayuki Ito | TKO | 9 (12) 1:40 | 13 Apr 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | For WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title |
| 36 | Win | 33–2 (1) | Richard Betos | RTD | 4 (8) 3:00 | 23 Dec 2016 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 35 | Win | 32–2 (1) | Jovany Rota | KO | 7 (10) 1:18 | 15 Oct 2016 | Pigkawayan, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 34 | Win | 31–2 (1) | Eusebio Baluarte | TKO | 3 (8) | 27 Aug 2016 | Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines | |
| 33 | Loss | 30–2 (1) | Jerry Castroverde | TKO | 5 (10) | 12 Dec 2015 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 32 | Win | 30–1 (1) | Hagibis Quinones | KO | 1 (10) 0:34 | 26 Jun 2015 | Davao City Recreational Center (Almendras Gym), Davao City, Philippines | |
| 31 | Win | 29–1 (1) | Jaime Barcelona | UD | 8 | 8 Dec 2014 | M'lang, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 30 | Win | 28–1 (1) | Gadwin Tubigon | TKO | 9 (10) 0:38 | 11 Oct 2014 | Davao City Recreational Center (Almendras Gym), Davao City, Philippines | Stoppage win for Villanueva after Tubigon was declared unfit to continue with a broken nose |
| 29 | Win | 27–1 (1) | Hendrik Barongsay | KO | 1 (10) 2:20 | 28 Jun 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 28 | Win | 26–1 (1) | Alvin Makiling | UD | 10 | 11 Sep 2013 | Plaridel Municipal Gymnasium, Plaridel, Philippines | |
| 27 | Win | 25–1 (1) | Ruben Santillanosa | TKO | 2 (6) | 4 Aug 2013 | M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippinesa | |
| 26 | Win | 24–1 (1) | Sonny Gonzalez | DQ | 6 (10) 0:55 | 12 Aug 2012 | Magpet, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 25 | Loss | 23–1 (1) | Daud Yordan | KO | 2 (12) 1:06 | 5 May 2012 | Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore | For vacant IBO featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Diego Ledesma | KO | 1 (10) 1:17 | 28 Jan 2012 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Jaime Acerda | KO | 1 (10) 1:27 | 4 Dec 2011 | M'lang, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Eddy Comaro | KO | 1 (10) 1:02 | 30 Jul 2011 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | James Mokoginta | KO | 5 (12) 2:14 | 9 Apr 2011 | University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod City, Philippines | Retained WBO Oriental featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Ruben Santillanosa | TKO | 2 (8) 0:19 | 26 Feb 2011 | Lagao Gym, General Snatos City, Philippines | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Balweg Bangoyan | RTD | 6 (12) 3:00 | 1 Aug 2010 | M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines | Retained WBO Oriental featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Eric Macas | KO | 2 (12) 2:23 | 14 Feb 2010 | M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang, Philippines | Retained WBO Oriental featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Jaime Barcelona | UD | 10 | 26 Sep 2009 | Midsayap, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Eric Canoy | TKO | 2 (12) 2:33 | 4 Jul 2009 | Midsayap Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion 6, Philippines | Won WBO Oriental featherweight title |
| 15 | NC-ND | 14–0 (1) | Eric Macas | NC-ND | 5 (10) 2:45 | 23 May 2009 | Medina Gymnasium, Barangay Maningcol, Ozamiz City, Philippines | Previously ruled as a 5th Round TKO victory for Eric Macas. The GAB decided on June 19, 2009 to declare the fight a No Decision, after a careful scrutiny of the affidavits of the persons concerned as well as the review of the recorded video of the fight. |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Viratnoi Sithsoei | TKO | 2 (8) 2:51 | 25 Apr 2009 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Joy Pol | KO | 2 (6) 1:56 | 21 Feb 2009 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Felipe Jun Dimecillo | TKO | 2 (10) 0:45 | 10 Jan 2009 | Makilala, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jun Pader | KO | 1 (10) 1:02 | 20 Dec 2008 | M'lang, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Sommai Suksawaeng | KO | 3 (10) 0:48 | 25 Nov 2008 | Midsayap Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion 6, Midsayap, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Big M or Boonchuay | TKO | 1 (8) 2:31 | 9 Aug 2008 | Magpet Municipal Gym, Magpet, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Rico Genon | TKO | 2 (10) 1:36 | 21 Jun 2008 | Midsayap Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion 6, Midsayap, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Arnold Montojo | TKO | 2 (8) 2:41 | 12 Apr 2008 | Municipal Gymnasium, Pigkawayan, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Marlon Mangubat | TKO | 3 (6) 0:45 | 19 Jan 2008 | Midsayap, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Danilo Logramonte | KO | 1 (6) 1:42 | 29 Sep 2007 | M'lang, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Kid Pamatian | KO | 2 (6) 0:35 | 10 Aug 2007 | Magpet Municipal Gym, Magpet, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Joefrey Mara mara | TKO | 1 (4) 0:48 | 30 Jun 2007 | Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Arnel Abellanosa | TKO | 1 (4) 2:24 | 28 Apr 2007 | Kidapawa City, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Lloyd Malinao | KO | 1 (4) 1:23 | 20 Jan 2007 | Notre Dame of Midsayap College Gym, Midsayap, Philippines |
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