Victor Cayo

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Victor Cayo
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Real nameVictor Manuel Cayo
Nickname(s)Mermelada ("Marmalade")
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Nationality Dominican
Born (1984-11-17) November 17, 1984 (age 35)
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO23
Losses6
No contests1

Victor Manuel Cayo (born November 17, 1984) is a Dominican former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2014, and challenged once for the WBA interim super lightweight title in 2010.

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Professional career

Cayo made his professional debut on May 8, 2006, scoring a four-round unanimous decision over Hector Bello. For the next four years, Cayo would remain undefeated while fighting mainly in his native Dominican Republic. On March 27, 2010, he fought for his first major world championship—the WBA interim light welterweight title—against fellow hard-hitting puncher Marcos Maidana, who entered as champion. Cayo suffered his professional loss when he was knocked out in the sixth round from a body shot. [1]

Another high-profile fight on July 29, 2011, this time an eliminator for the IBF light welterweight title, saw Cayo getting knocked out by Lamont Peterson in the final few seconds of the last round. [2] Further losses mounted throughout the subsequent years, including a late-rounds stoppage against Nate Campbell on March 24, 2012. [3]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
39 fights32 wins6 losses
By knockout236
By decision90
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss32–6 (1) Jose Zepeda KO1 (10), 1:27Nov 8, 2014Gimnasio Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
38Loss32–5 (1) Roberto García TKO6 (10), 2:38May 1, 2014 Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
37Win32–4 (1)Ricardo VerasKO1 (10), 0:39Aug 24, 2013Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
36Loss31–4 (1)Emanuel TaylorTKO8 (10), 1:11Mar 8, 2013 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35Win31–3 (1)Vladimir BaezUD10Dec 17, 2012Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicWon Dominican Republic and vacant WBC Latino light welterweight titles
34Win30–3 (1)Pedro Rincon MirandaTKO1 (10), 0:34Sep 28, 2012Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic
33Win29–3 (1)Julio De JesusTKO3 (10), 1:36Aug 11, 2012Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
32Win28–3 (1)Jose Antonio RodriguezTKO1 (10), 1:23Jun 23, 2012Club El Millón, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
31Loss27–3 (1) Nate Campbell TKO9 (10), 0:45Mar 24, 2012Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
30Win27–2 (1)Nelson SanchezKO1 (6), 1:37Nov 6, 2011Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Higüey, Dominican Republic
29Loss26–2 (1) Lamont Peterson KO12 (12), 2:46Jul 29, 2011 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
28Win26–1 (1)Jovany Javier GomezKO1 (6)Oct 29, 2010Gimnasio, Mexicali, Mexico
27Win25–1 (1)Jose Alexis CastilloTKO2 (10), 2:04Aug 19, 2010Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
26Loss24–1 (1) Marcos Maidana KO6 (12), 1:38Mar 27, 2010 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA interim light welterweight title
25Win24–0 (1)Julio ReyesTKO3 (12), 0:43Dec 21, 2009Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicRetained WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title
24Win23–0 (1) Julio Díaz UD10Jul 31, 2009Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
23Win22–0 (1) Arturo Morua TKO1 (9), 2:02May 30, 2009UVI Sports and Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsRetained WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title
22Win21–0 (1) Wilson Alcorro UD9Mar 30, 2009Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicRetained WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title
21Win20–0 (1)Noe BolanosUD9Jan 30, 2009UVI Sports and Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
20Win19–0 (1)Augusto GamezTKO1Dec 20, 2008Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
19Win18–0 (1)Orlando EscobarKO6 (6), 2:59Nov 21, 2008 Casino Rama, Rama, CanadaRetained WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title
18Win17–0 (1)Mercedes NovaKO2 (9), 2:22Oct 3, 2008Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort and Convention Center, Higüey, Dominican RepublicWon vacant WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title
17Win16–0 (1)Harrison CuelloUD6Jun 21, 2008 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
16Win15–0 (1)Hector BelloTKO3 (6)Mar 15, 2008Club Paraiso, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
15Win14–0 (1)Alberto HernandezKO2 (10), 2:34Dec 17, 2007Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicWon vacant UBC Ibero-American light welterweight title
14Win13–0 (1)Arturo GomezUD12Nov 12, 2007Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
13Win12–0 (1)Yovanny AscencioTKO3 (6)Jul 29, 2007Club Calero, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
12Win11–0 (1)Axel Rodrigo SolisTKO3 (6)Jun 1, 2007Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicWon vacant WBCCABOFE light welterweight title
11Win10–0 (1)Ambioris FigueroKO2 (8)Apr 16, 2007Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10Win9–0 (1)Luis SosaTKO3 (6), 1:20Mar 17, 2007Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9Win8–0 (1)Luis Antonio GuzmanTKO3 (8)Feb 18, 2007 San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
8Win7–0 (1)Francisco Rios GilKO3 (6), 1:32Dec 18, 2006 Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7Win6–0 (1)George NunezKO2 (6), 0:58Nov 27, 2006Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win5–0 (1)Ramon JimenezPTS4Oct 27, 2006Club Luperon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
5Win4–0 (1)Leonardo EspinalPTS6Sep 24, 2006Club Paraiso, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
4NC3–0 (1)Leonardo EspinalNC2 (6)Aug 27, 2006Club Calero, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Cristian MartinezKO1 (6)Jul 22, 2006Polideportivo, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Francisco MelendezTKO2May 27, 2006Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Hector BelloUD4May 8, 2006Coliseo de boxeo Carlos "Teo" Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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References

  1. "Photos: Maidana Clocks Cayo, Guzman Decisions Funeka". BoxingScene. March 28, 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  2. Christ, Scott (Jul 31, 2011). "Global Boxing Results: Peterson KOs Cayo, Dib and Porpramook Nab Titles, Shumenov Retains, More". SB Nation . Vox Media. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  3. Gonzalez, Jhonny (March 25, 2012). "Nate Campbell Shocks Victor Cayo, Scores TKO Win". BoxingScene. March 25, 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Noel Cortez
WBCCABOFE
light welterweight champion

June 1, 2007 – July 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Pavel Miranda
Vacant
Title last held by
Rosemberg Gomez
WBA Fedecaribe
light welterweight champion

October 3, 2008 – March 27, 2010
Lost bid for interim world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Roberto Ortiz
Vacant
Title last held by
Vladimir Baez
Dominican Republic
light welterweight champion

December 17, 2012 – March 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Julio De Jesus
Vacant
Title last held by
Julian Alejandro Salas
WBC Latino
light welterweight champion

December 17, 2012 – March 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Ricardo Álvarez