Pancho Villa
Born
Francisco Villaruel Guilledo

(1901-08-01)1 August 1901
Died14 July 1925(1925-07-14) (aged 23)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPancho Villa
Filipino Whirlwind
Little Brown Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 1 in (154 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights103 (17 NWS)
Wins89 (13 NWS)
Wins by KO22
Losses8 (4 NWS)
Draws4
No contests2

Francisco Villaruel Guilledo (August 1, 1901 – July 14, 1925), more commonly known as Pancho Villa, was a Filipino professional boxer. Villa, who stood only 5 feet and 1 inch (154 cm) tall and never weighed more than 114 pounds (51 kg), despite the racial discrimination of that time, rose from obscurity to become the first Asian to win the World Flyweight Championship in 1923, earning the reputation in some quarters as one of the greatest Flyweight boxers in history.[1][2] He was never knocked out in his entire boxing career, which ended with his sudden death at only twenty-three from complications following a tooth extraction.

Early life and Philippine boxing career

Guilledo was born in Ilog, Negros Occidental, the son of a cowhand who abandoned his family when Guilledo was just six months old. He grew up in the hacienda of a wealthy local, helping his mother raise goats she tended on the farm.

When Guilledo was 11, he sailed to Iloilo City to work as a bootblack. While in Iloilo, he befriended a local boxer and together they migrated to Manila, settling in Tondo. He would occasionally spar with friends and soon attracted the attention of local boxing habitués. He fought his first professional fight in 1919 against Alberto Castro. Within two years, he was the Philippine Flyweight Champion, having dethroned Terio Pandong. He nearly gave up boxing after being spurned by a woman he courted, actually returning to Negros early in 1922 to retire. The clamor of Filipino boxing fans compelled him to return to the ring.

It appears that during this period, Guilledo was under the tutelage of at least two important local boxing figures. One was the American boxing promoter based in Manila, Frank E. Churchill. Another was a Filipino ice plant executive and boxing manager named Paquito Villa. The renaming of Francisco Guilledo to Pancho Villa has been attributed to both men, depending on the source. One version tags Churchill as having renamed Guilledo into Villa, taking the name from the Mexican guerrilla leader.[3] Another version maintains that Paquito Villa had legally adopted Guilledo as early as 1918, renaming him Pancho.[4]

Not long before coming to America, he met future American World Junior Lightweight Champion Mike Ballerino nine times in Manila between January 1920, and October 1921 defeating him in six bouts. Ballerino would also be managed by Frank Churchill after coming to America.

World Flyweight Champion

Pancho Villa (left) vs. Jimmy Wilde (right)

In May, 1922, Villa received an invitation from famed boxing promoter Tex Rickard to fight in the United States. He accepted the invitation and sailed to America together with Churchill and Paquito Villa. Upon arrival he was set up with a very young but talented sparring partner in Enrique Chaffardet and immediately won his first overseas fight against Abe Goldstein in Jersey City on June 7, 1922. He then fought and defeated by Frankie Genaro on August 22, 1922. By this time, Villa had caught the attention of boxing aficionados and he was slated to fight against the American Flyweight Champion Johnny Buff on September 15, 1922.

Villa defeated Buff in an upset, knocking out the champion in the 11th round to win the American Flyweight Championship. At this point, Villa had been in the American phase of his career for only 4 months. Villa lost the title early the following year to Genaro, who defeated the Filipino on points in a widely criticized decision. The unpopularity of Villa's defeat on points proved fateful. Jimmy Wilde, the Welsh-born boxer and former World Flyweight Champion, had decided to end his recent retirement and seek the then vacant World Flyweight Championship in a fight to be staged in America. While Genaro, the American Champion, seemed as the logical choice to fight Wilde, Villa's growing popularity soon convinced promoters that the Filipino would prove as the better draw.

In what were described in that era as "pre-battle statements," the 31-year-old Wilde said: ~"I appreciate the fact that in Villa, I am going to meet one of the toughest little men in boxing. I appreciate the fact that I am going to be put to a real test, and that is what I have prepared for." In comments that summed up his fighting style, Villa said: ~"I am in condition and once in condition, my worries are over. I do not intend to give Wilde a minute's rest while we are in the ring."

Villa did not disappoint the ever pleasing crowd. On June 18, 1923, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Villa was cheered on to victory over Wilde by more than 20,000 fans screaming "Viva Villa!" The win came by knockout in the 7th round, caused by a crashing right to Wilde's jaw.[5] Villa was described as relentless, pummeling Wilde with both hands and causing the Welshman to also drop in the fourth and fifth rounds. Wilde never fought again.

His wife Gliceria (née Concepcion) who was left in Manila, asked by the media outfits for reaction had this to say: "You cannot imagine the happiness I felt upon receiving the first notices of the victory of my husband. I cried not because of pain but emotion. I was hoping for his triumph."

Former President General Emilio Aguinaldo, voicing the sentiment of the entire nation said: "Congratulations, Pancho, Come back to us and defend your title here."

A hero's welcome greeted Pancho when he disembarked from the "SS President Grant," the same luxury liner that brought him to the United States on April 2, 1922 to launch his campaign in the land of promise.

A reception at the Malacanan Palace hosted by then President Manuel Quezon followed a massive parade from the airport passing through Manila's major streets where thousands greeted the returning sports hero.[6]

The new World Flyweight Champion successfully defended his title several times and never relinquished it until his death just two years later. Villa returned to a hero's welcome in Manila in September 1924, feted with a parade and a reception at Malacañan Palace. He also returned to his old haunts in Iloilo and his hometown in Negros Occidental. Before returning to the United States, he fought one more bout in Manila, against Clever Sencio, on May 2, 1925. Villa prevailed. None of the thousands of fans who saw that fight at Wallace Field knew that they had just witnessed Villa's final victory and the second to the last fight of his life.

Death

Francisco Guilledo historical marker.

Villa returned to the United States to prepare for his next match, a non-title fight against Jimmy McLarnin scheduled for July 4, 1925, at Ewing Field in San Francisco. In the days leading to the fight, Villa's face became swollen due to an ulcerated tooth. According to contemporary newspaper accounts, on the morning of the fight, Villa went to a dentist to have the tooth extracted. Despite the pain and swelling, Villa insisted on going ahead with the fight with McLarnin. Villa ended up spending most of the fight using one hand to protect his afflicted face. Given these circumstances, Villa naturally lost, though he managed to stay the distance. It was to be Villa's last fight.

Two or three days after the McLarnin fight, he had three more teeth extracted after an infection was discovered. Against his dentist's prescription of bed rest, Villa spent the next few days carousing with friends. His condition worsened, and by July 13, 1925, he had to be rushed to the hospital. It was discovered that the infection had spread to his throat, resulting in Ludwig's angina. Villa was rushed into surgery, but he lapsed into a coma while on the table and died the following day, July 14, 1925, 17 days before his 24th birthday.

His remains were returned to Manila, and in August 1925, he was buried at Manila North Cemetery.

Family

His younger half-brother, Eulogio Villaruel Tingson also known as "Little Pancho", was a professional boxer who compiled a record of 103(19 KO)–18–26 with 1 No Contest.

Honors

Villa's 1923 victory made him the first Asian in history to have won an international boxing championship. In October 1961, Villa was added by Ring Magazine to its own boxing hall of fame. He was inducted belatedly into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994, the second Filipino boxer so honored after Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, who was born nearly a decade after Villa's death.

Villa was ranked the 59th best fighter by Ring Magazine in 2002 in a list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.

He was voted as the #1 flyweight (along with Miguel Canto) of the 20th century by the Associated Press in 1999.[7]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[8] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

102 fights 77 wins 4 losses
By knockout 22 0
By decision 55 3
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 4
Newspaper decisions/draws 17

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
104 Loss 77–4–4 (19) Jimmy McLarnin PTS 10 Jul 4, 1925 Oaks Ballpark, Emeryville, California, U.S.
103 Win 77–3–4 (19) Clever Sencio UD 15 May 2, 1925 Wallace Field, Manila, Philippines Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
102 Win 76–3–4 (19) Francisco Pilapil KO 8 (15) Mar 9, 1925 Iloilo City, Philippines
101 Win 75–3–4 (19) Amos 'Kid' Carlin NWS 15 Aug 18, 1924 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
100 Win 75–3–4 (18) Frankie Murray NWS 6 Jul 28, 1924 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
99 Win 75–3–4 (17) Willie Woods PTS 10 Jul 21, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
98 Win 74–3–4 (17) Henny Catena KO 5 (12), 1:58 Jul 2, 1924 Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
97 Win 73–3–4 (17) Charles 'Bud' Taylor UD 12 Jun 10, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 72–3–4 (17) Frankie Ash UD 15 May 30, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
95 Draw 71–3–4 (17) Eddie McKenna PTS 10 Mar 23, 1924 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 71–3–3 (17) Billy Bonillas NWS 4 Mar 22, 1924 10th Street Arena, Modesto, California, U.S.
93 Win 71–3–3 (16) Georgie Lee PTS 4 Mar 21, 1924 L Street Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
92 Loss 70–3–3 (16) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Mar 6, 1924 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
91 Win 70–3–3 (15) George Marks UD 15 Feb 8, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 69–3–3 (15) Midget Mike Moran UD 10 Jan 21, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 68–3–3 (15) Tony Norman PTS 10 Jan 1, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 67–3–3 (15) Patsy Wallace PTS 10 Dec 10, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 66–3–3 (15) Donnie Mack KO 4 (10) Dec 5, 1923 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
86 Win 65–3–3 (15) Joey Schwartz NWS 10 Nov 19, 1923 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
85 Win 65–3–3 (14) Jabez White NWS 8 Oct 22, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 65–3–3 (13) Benny Schwartz PTS 15 Oct 12, 1923 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
83 Win 64–3–3 (13) Tony Thomas PTS 10 Sep 24, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
82 Win 63–3–3 (13) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Sep 8, 1923 Hawthorne Race Course, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
81 Win 63–3–3 (12) Jackie Feldman KO 3 (10) Aug 22, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 62–3–3 (12) Kid Williams NWS 8 Jul 31, 1923 Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 62–3–3 (11) Abe Friedman PTS 10 Jul 20, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
78 Win 61–3–3 (11) Jimmy Wilde KO 7 (15) Jun 18, 1923 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NBA and inaugural NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
77 Loss 60–3–3 (11) Bobby Wolgast NWS 8 May 24, 1923 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Win 60–3–3 (10) Battling Al Murray NWS 10 May 11, 1923 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
75 Win 60–3–3 (9) Clarence Rosen NWS 10 Apr 23, 1923 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
74 Win 60–3–3 (8) Willie Darcy PTS 12 Mar 24, 1923 State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
73 Win 59–3–3 (8) Young Montreal NWS 8 Mar 19, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Loss 59–3–3 (7) Frankie Genaro SD 15 Mar 1, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost American flyweight title
71 Win 59–2–3 (7) Henry 'Kid' Wolfe KO 3 (8) Feb 20, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Win 58–2–3 (7) Frankie Mason KO 5 (10) Feb 13, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained American flyweight title
69 Win 57–2–3 (7) Battling Al Murray NWS 8 Jan 1, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 57–2–3 (6) Terry Martin UD 15 Dec 29, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 56–2–3 (6) Young Montreal PTS 10 Nov 27, 1922 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66 Win 55–2–3 (6) Abe Goldstein UD 15 Nov 16, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 54–2–3 (6) Patsy Wallace NWS 8 Oct 30, 1922 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Win 54–2–3 (5) Danny Edwards PTS 10 Oct 23, 1922 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
63 Win 53–2–3 (5) Johnny Buff TKO 11 (12), 0:27 Sep 14, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. Won American flyweight title
62 Loss 52–2–3 (5) Frankie Genaro PTS 10 Aug 22, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 52–1–3 (5) Sammy Cohen PTS 8 Aug 15, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 51–1–3 (5) Johnny Hepburn PTS 6 Aug 2, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 50–1–3 (5) Terry Miller NWS 12 Jul 29, 1922 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
58 Win 50–1–3 (4) Frankie Murray PTS 6 Jul 19, 1922 Margolies A.C., Averne, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Loss 49–1–3 (4) Frankie Genaro NWS 12 Jul 6, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
56 Loss 49–1–3 (3) Abe Goldstein NWS 12 Jun 7, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
55 Win 49–1–3 (2) Pete Sarmiento PTS 15 Apr 1, 1922 Manila, Philippines
54 Win 48–1–3 (2) Max Mason KO 4 (?) Mar 19, 1922 Iloilo City, Philippines
53 Win 47–1–3 (2) Georgie Lee PTS 15 Feb 12, 1922 Manila, Philippines
52 Win 46–1–3 (2) Kid Abayan PTS 8 Jan 12, 1922 Manila, Philippines
51 Win 45–1–3 (2) Battling Ongay KO 1 (?) Dec 29, 1921 Manila, Philippines
50 Win 44–1–3 (2) Jimmy Taylor PTS 8 Dec 15, 1921 Grand Opera House, Manila, Philippines
49 Win 43–1–3 (2) George Mendies KO 3 (10) Dec 8, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
48 Win 42–1–3 (2) Kid Garcia PTS 8 Nov 17, 1921 Manila, Philippines
47 Win 41–1–3 (2) Kid Aquila PTS 8 Nov 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
46 Win 40–1–3 (2) Kid Aquila PTS 8 Oct 19, 1921 Manila, Philippines
45 Win 39–1–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 20 Oct 5, 1921 Manila, Philippines
44 Win 38–1–3 (2) Leoncio Bernabe PTS 8 Sep 21, 1921 Manila, Philippines
43 Win 37–1–3 (2) Syd Keenan PTS 8 Sep 7, 1921 Manila, Philippines
42 Win 36–1–3 (2) Desiderio 'Cowboy' Reyes PTS 15 Sep 3, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Won vacant Oriental bantamweight title
41 Win 35–1–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 20 Aug 23, 1921 Manila, Philippines
40 Loss 34–1–3 (2) Eddie Moore DQ 10 (?) Aug 9, 1921 Manila, Philippines
39 Draw 34–0–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 Jul 25, 1921 Manila, Philippines
38 Win 34–0–2 (2) Young Modejar PTS 6 Jul 11, 1921 Manila, Philippines
37 Draw 33–0–2 (2) Leoncio Bernabe PTS 6 Jun 20, 1921 Manila, Philippines
36 Win 33–0–1 (2) Pete Alberto PTS 8 Jun 6, 1921 Manila, Philippines
35 Win 32–0–1 (2) Knockout Lewis KO 4 (?) May 22, 1921 Manila, Philippines
34 Win 31–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 May 8, 1921 Manila, Philippines
33 Win 30–0–1 (2) Stiff Irineo KO 2 (?) Apr 24, 1921 Manila, Philippines
32 Win 29–0–1 (2) Kid Garcia PTS 8 Apr 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
31 Win 28–0–1 (2) Timoteo Santos KO 7 (?) Mar 26, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
30 Win 27–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 10 Mar 5, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
29 Win 26–0–1 (2) Terio Pandong PTS 8 Feb 21, 1921 Manila, Philippines
28 Win 25–0–1 (2) Kid Moro KO 3 (?) Feb 7, 1921 Manila, Philippines
27 Win 24–0–1 (2) Sailor Johnny Candelaria KO 4 (?) Jan 23, 1921 Manila, Philippines
26 Draw 23–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 Jan 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
25 Win 23–0 (2) Stiff Irineo PTS 6 Jul 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
24 Win 22–0 (2) Kid Cortez PTS 6 Jun 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
23 Win 21–0 (2) Sailor Johnny Candelaria PTS 6 May 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
22 Win 20–0 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 6 Apr 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
21 ND 19–0 (2) Mike Ballerino ND 6 Mar 25, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
20 Win 19–0 (1) Mike Ballerino PTS 6 Mar 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
19 ND 18–0 (1) Mike Ballerino ND 6 Feb 25, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
18 Win 18–0 Jose de la Cruz PTS 6 Feb 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
17 Win 17–0 Pedro Capitan KO 4 (?) Jan 1, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
16 Win 16–0 Baguio Bearcat PTS 4 Nov 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
15 Win 15–0 Baguio Bearcat PTS 4 Oct 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
14 Win 14–0 Pedro Olongapo PTS 4 Sep 10, 1919 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
13 Win 13–0 Jose de la Cruz PTS 4 Aug 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
12 Win 12–0 Kid Elino PTS 4 Jul 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
11 Win 11–0 Young Duarte PTS 4 Jun 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
10 Win 10–0 Young Edwards PTS 4 May 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
9 Win 9–0 Jose Mendoza KO 2 (?) May 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
8 Win 8–0 Pete Alberto PTS 4 Apr 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
7 Win 7–0 Kid Moro KO 2 (?) Apr 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
6 Win 6–0 Kid Cortez PTS 4 Mar 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
5 Win 5–0 Jamie Desiderio KO 2 (?) Mar 1, 1919 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
4 Win 4–0 Terio Pandong PTS 4 Feb 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
3 Win 3–0 Cesareo Siguion KO 2 (?) Feb 1, 1919 Palomar Pavilion, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
2 Win 2–0 Kid Castro PTS 5 Jan 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
1 Win 1–0 Alberto Castro KO 3 (?) Jan 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines

Unofficial record

102 fights 90 wins 8 losses
By knockout 22 0
By decision 68 7
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 4

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
104 Loss 90–8–4 (2) Jimmy McLarnin PTS 10 Jul 4, 1925 Oaks Ballpark, Emeryville, California, U.S.
103 Win 90–7–4 (2) Clever Sencio UD 15 May 2, 1925 Wallace Field, Manila, Philippines Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
102 Win 89–7–4 (2) Francisco Pilapil KO 8 (15) Mar 9, 1925 Iloilo City, Philippines
101 Win 88–7–4 (2) Amos 'Kid' Carlin NWS 15 Aug 18, 1924 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
100 Win 87–7–4 (2) Frankie Murray NWS 6 Jul 28, 1924 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
99 Win 86–7–4 (2) Willie Woods PTS 10 Jul 21, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
98 Win 85–7–4 (2) Henny Catena KO 5 (12), 1:58 Jul 2, 1924 Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
97 Win 84–7–4 (2) Charles 'Bud' Taylor UD 12 Jun 10, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 83–7–4 (2) Frankie Ash UD 15 May 30, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
95 Draw 82–7–4 (2) Eddie McKenna PTS 10 Mar 23, 1924 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 82–7–3 (2) Billy Bonillas NWS 4 Mar 22, 1924 10th Street Arena, Modesto, California, U.S.
93 Win 81–7–3 (2) Georgie Lee PTS 4 Mar 21, 1924 L Street Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
92 Loss 80–7–3 (2) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Mar 6, 1924 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
91 Win 80–6–3 (2) George Marks UD 15 Feb 8, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 79–6–3 (2) Midget Mike Moran UD 10 Jan 21, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 78–6–3 (2) Tony Norman PTS 10 Jan 1, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 77–6–3 (2) Patsy Wallace PTS 10 Dec 10, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 76–6–3 (2) Donnie Mack KO 4 (10) Dec 5, 1923 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
86 Win 75–6–3 (2) Joey Schwartz NWS 10 Nov 19, 1923 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
85 Win 74–6–3 (2) Jabez White NWS 8 Oct 22, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 73–6–3 (2) Benny Schwartz PTS 15 Oct 12, 1923 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles
83 Win 72–6–3 (2) Tony Thomas PTS 10 Sep 24, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
82 Win 71–6–3 (2) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Sep 8, 1923 Hawthorne Race Course, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
81 Win 70–6–3 (2) Jackie Feldman KO 3 (10) Aug 22, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 69–6–3 (2) Kid Williams NWS 8 Jul 31, 1923 Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 68–6–3 (2) Abe Friedman PTS 10 Jul 20, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
78 Win 67–6–3 (2) Jimmy Wilde KO 7 (15) Jun 18, 1923 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NBA and inaugural NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
77 Loss 66–6–3 (2) Bobby Wolgast NWS 8 May 24, 1923 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Win 66–5–3 (2) Battling Al Murray NWS 10 May 11, 1923 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
75 Win 65–5–3 (2) Clarence Rosen NWS 10 Apr 23, 1923 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
74 Win 64–5–3 (2) Willie Darcy PTS 12 Mar 24, 1923 State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
73 Win 63–5–3 (2) Young Montreal NWS 8 Mar 19, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Loss 62–5–3 (2) Frankie Genaro SD 15 Mar 1, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost American flyweight title
71 Win 62–4–3 (2) Henry 'Kid' Wolfe KO 3 (8) Feb 20, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Win 61–4–3 (2) Frankie Mason KO 5 (10) Feb 13, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained American flyweight title
69 Win 60–4–3 (2) Battling Al Murray NWS 8 Jan 1, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 59–4–3 (2) Terry Martin UD 15 Dec 29, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 58–4–3 (2) Young Montreal PTS 10 Nov 27, 1922 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66 Win 57–4–3 (2) Abe Goldstein UD 15 Nov 16, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 56–4–3 (2) Patsy Wallace NWS 8 Oct 30, 1922 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Win 55–4–3 (2) Danny Edwards PTS 10 Oct 23, 1922 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
63 Win 54–4–3 (2) Johnny Buff TKO 11 (12), 0:27 Sep 14, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. Won American flyweight title
62 Loss 53–4–3 (2) Frankie Genaro PTS 10 Aug 22, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 53–3–3 (2) Sammy Cohen PTS 8 Aug 15, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 52–3–3 (2) Johnny Hepburn PTS 6 Aug 2, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 51–3–3 (2) Terry Miller NWS 12 Jul 29, 1922 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
58 Win 50–3–3 (2) Frankie Murray PTS 6 Jul 19, 1922 Margolies A.C., Averne, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Loss 49–3–3 (2) Frankie Genaro NWS 12 Jul 6, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
56 Loss 49–2–3 (2) Abe Goldstein NWS 12 Jun 7, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
55 Win 49–1–3 (2) Pete Sarmiento PTS 15 Apr 1, 1922 Manila, Philippines
54 Win 48–1–3 (2) Max Mason KO 4 (?) Mar 19, 1922 Iloilo City, Philippines
53 Win 47–1–3 (2) Georgie Lee PTS 15 Feb 12, 1922 Manila, Philippines
52 Win 46–1–3 (2) Kid Abayan PTS 8 Jan 12, 1922 Manila, Philippines
51 Win 45–1–3 (2) Battling Ongay KO 1 (?) Dec 29, 1921 Manila, Philippines
50 Win 44–1–3 (2) Jimmy Taylor PTS 8 Dec 15, 1921 Grand Opera House, Manila, Philippines
49 Win 43–1–3 (2) George Mendies KO 3 (10) Dec 8, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
48 Win 42–1–3 (2) Kid Garcia PTS 8 Nov 17, 1921 Manila, Philippines
47 Win 41–1–3 (2) Kid Aquila PTS 8 Nov 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
46 Win 40–1–3 (2) Kid Aquila PTS 8 Oct 19, 1921 Manila, Philippines
45 Win 39–1–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 20 Oct 5, 1921 Manila, Philippines
44 Win 38–1–3 (2) Leoncio Bernabe PTS 8 Sep 21, 1921 Manila, Philippines
43 Win 37–1–3 (2) Syd Keenan PTS 8 Sep 7, 1921 Manila, Philippines
42 Win 36–1–3 (2) Desiderio 'Cowboy' Reyes PTS 15 Sep 3, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Won vacant Oriental bantamweight title
41 Win 35–1–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 20 Aug 23, 1921 Manila, Philippines
40 Loss 34–1–3 (2) Eddie Moore DQ 10 (?) Aug 9, 1921 Manila, Philippines
39 Draw 34–0–3 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 Jul 25, 1921 Manila, Philippines
38 Win 34–0–2 (2) Young Modejar PTS 6 Jul 11, 1921 Manila, Philippines
37 Draw 33–0–2 (2) Leoncio Bernabe PTS 6 Jun 20, 1921 Manila, Philippines
36 Win 33–0–1 (2) Pete Alberto PTS 8 Jun 6, 1921 Manila, Philippines
35 Win 32–0–1 (2) Knockout Lewis KO 4 (?) May 22, 1921 Manila, Philippines
34 Win 31–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 May 8, 1921 Manila, Philippines
33 Win 30–0–1 (2) Stiff Irineo KO 2 (?) Apr 24, 1921 Manila, Philippines
32 Win 29–0–1 (2) Kid Garcia PTS 8 Apr 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
31 Win 28–0–1 (2) Timoteo Santos KO 7 (?) Mar 26, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
30 Win 27–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 10 Mar 5, 1921 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
29 Win 26–0–1 (2) Terio Pandong PTS 8 Feb 21, 1921 Manila, Philippines
28 Win 25–0–1 (2) Kid Moro KO 3 (?) Feb 7, 1921 Manila, Philippines
27 Win 24–0–1 (2) Sailor Johnny Candelaria KO 4 (?) Jan 23, 1921 Manila, Philippines
26 Draw 23–0–1 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 15 Jan 10, 1921 Manila, Philippines
25 Win 23–0 (2) Stiff Irineo PTS 6 Jul 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
24 Win 22–0 (2) Kid Cortez PTS 6 Jun 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
23 Win 21–0 (2) Sailor Johnny Candelaria PTS 6 May 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
22 Win 20–0 (2) Mike Ballerino PTS 6 Apr 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
21 ND 19–0 (2) Mike Ballerino ND 6 Mar 25, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
20 Win 19–0 (1) Mike Ballerino PTS 6 Mar 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
19 ND 18–0 (1) Mike Ballerino ND 6 Feb 25, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
18 Win 18–0 Jose de la Cruz PTS 6 Feb 10, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
17 Win 17–0 Pedro Capitan KO 4 (?) Jan 1, 1920 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
16 Win 16–0 Baguio Bearcat PTS 4 Nov 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
15 Win 15–0 Baguio Bearcat PTS 4 Oct 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
14 Win 14–0 Pedro Olongapo PTS 4 Sep 10, 1919 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
13 Win 13–0 Jose de la Cruz PTS 4 Aug 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
12 Win 12–0 Kid Elino PTS 4 Jul 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
11 Win 11–0 Young Duarte PTS 4 Jun 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
10 Win 10–0 Young Edwards PTS 4 May 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
9 Win 9–0 Jose Mendoza KO 2 (?) May 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
8 Win 8–0 Pete Alberto PTS 4 Apr 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
7 Win 7–0 Kid Moro KO 2 (?) Apr 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
6 Win 6–0 Kid Cortez PTS 4 Mar 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
5 Win 5–0 Jamie Desiderio KO 2 (?) Mar 1, 1919 Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
4 Win 4–0 Terio Pandong PTS 4 Feb 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
3 Win 3–0 Cesareo Siguion KO 2 (?) Feb 1, 1919 Palomar Pavilion, Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
2 Win 2–0 Kid Castro PTS 5 Jan 10, 1919 Manila, Philippines Precise date unknown at this time
1 Win 1–0 Alberto Castro KO 3 (?) Jan 1, 1919 Manila, Philippines

Boxing Hall of Fame

Filipino Hall of Fame Boxers

NumberNameYear InductedTitleNotes
1Flash ElordeInternational Boxing Hall of Fame (1993)NBA Super featherweight (130)
The Ring Super Featherweight (130)
WBC Super featherweight (130)
Holds the record at super featherweight division for longest title reign, spanning seven years. "Modern inductee"
2Pancho VillaInternational Boxing Hall of Fame (1993)NYSAC Flyweight (112)
NBA Flyweight (112)
The Ring Flyweight (112)
First Filipino/Asian World Champion. "Old-timer inductee"
3Ceferino GarciaThe Ring magazine Hall of Fame (1977)NYSAC Middleweight (160)Holds the most victories ever achieved by a Filipino boxer and is also the only boxer from the Philippines to become world champion in the middleweight division. Also credited as the first well known user of the "bolo punch".


See also

References

  1. IBHOF / Pancho Villa at www.ibhof.com
  2. "The Top 25 Flyweights of All-Time – Top Ten". 11 August 2009.
  3. IBHOF / Pancho Villa at www.ibhof.com
  4. Filipinos in History, Volume II, National Historical Institute, pp. 169
  5. "Francisco Guilledo – World Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  6. "June 18, 1923: Pancho Villa Becomes Asia's First World Champion".
  7. "ESPN.com: BOXING – AP Fighters of the Century list". Static.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  8. "BoxRec: Login".
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