Victor Bisbal
Victor Bisbal | |
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| Born | Victor José Bisbal Melero 2 July 1980 Salinas, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Other names | Vitito |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Puerto Rico | ||
| Men's Boxing | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
| File:Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg | 2003 Santo Domingo | Super Heavyweight |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | ||
| File:Gold medal icon (G initial).svg | 2002 San Salvador | Heavyweight |
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Victor José Bisbal Melero (born 2 July 1980) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games in the heavyweight division[1] and bronze at the 2003 Pan American Games. He also participated at the 2004 Olympics in the super heavyweight division.[2]
Personal life
Victor Bisbal began in the sport at the age of 15 years. Before beginning boxing, he competed in hurling and discus, winning four LAI championship rings in University competition and holding many Puerto Rican distance records. He graduated in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico. Victor got married on March 13, 2010 to Mariler Mejias, a volleyball player. Victor has three siblings, brothers Ricardo and Gerardo and sister Mayela. His brother Gerardo Bisbal is also a boxer and National Champ of Puerto Rico, bronze medallist in 2002 in 81 kg, 2006 in +91 kg and 2010 gold medallist Central American and Caribbean Games, having participated in 2003 in 91 kg and 2007 in +91 kg Pan American Games. Bisbal worked with the Sports and Recreation Department and the Salinas municipal gym for years.[3] However, he was ousted when Ricardo Rosselló won the 2016 elections.[3] Afterwards, Bisbal joined his brother (who is a mechanic by profession, like their father) in operating a workshop at Salinas.[3]
Amateur achievements
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Record 60–11 Puerto Rican National Champ 1999–2004 Bisbal began boxing as an amateur at 18 years old; he had victories against Jason Estrada (USA) (2 times), David Cadieux (CAN) (2 times), Davin King (USA) (1-1), George Garcia (USA,MEX)(1-1) He was defeated by Manuel Azar (ARG)(once), Pedro Carrion and Michel López Núñez (CUB)(once), Davin King, George Garcia and Calvin Brock (USA)(once), Andrey Derevtsov (RUS)(once), Bermane Stiverne (CAN), Sebastian Koeber (GER), Jaroslav Jakstov (LIT)(once) He participated in 1999 Pan American Games Qualification Tournament for Central American - Salinas, Puerto Rico. These were his first amateur fights. Results were: won against Benjamin Garcia (MEX) 11:10 quarterfinal won against Leon Palmer (JAM) RSC 3 semifinal won against Juan Romans (COS) 9:6 final Participated in 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada with only 7 fights, results were: +91 kg lost against Manuel Azar (ARG) 14:7 quarterfinal Participated in 2000 Boxing Olympic Qualifications, results were: lost against Calvin Brock (USA) RSCH 3 Participated in 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, Cartagena, Colombia results were: 91 kg won gold medal won against Cesar Uribe (MEX) KO 1, bodyshot, quarter final won against Elibert Cova (VEN) walkover, semifinal won against Kertson Manswell (TRI) RSCO 4, final Participated 2002 World cup, Azerbaijan results were: +91 kg Participated with Mexican team because Puerto Rico did not participate. Mexico vs Korea won against Mouzafar Saipov (KOR) walkover Mexico vs Russia Lost against Andrey Derevtsov (RUS) 21:19 After this fight the spectators booed the decision.
- 2003 Pan American Games, Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana results were: +91 kg won bronze medal
- won against David Cadieux (CAN) 19:12 quarter-final
- lost against Michel López Núñez (CUB) 17:13 semifinal
- 2004 Titan Games Atlanta, USA result were:
- lost against Sebastian Koeber (GER) 25-18
- 2004 Boxing Olympic Qualifications Tijuana, Mexico results were:
- lost against Bermane Stiverne (CAN) points doubtful decision
- after Bermane Stiverne lost against George Garcia (MEX)
- 2004 Boxing Olympic Qualifications Rio de Janeiro, Brasil results were:
- won against Freeman Smith (BER) RSCO semifinal
- won against George Garcia (MEX) 23-19 final
- 2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece result were:
- lost against Jaroslavas Jaksto (LTU) 26:17 preliminaries
Professional career
Bisbal signed with Top Rank for his professional debut in the year 2005,[4] but after a defeat he continued his career without a promoter. He continued fighting and his manager was Evangelista Cotto, Bisbal posting a record of 13-1 11 knockouts. In 2009, a year since his fight number 15, Victor Bisbal began with a new manager Orlando Piñeiro, who also manages Juan Manuel Lopez, hoping that his career will reach many championship titles. Victor and Juan Manuel are very good friends, Victor can always be seen in the ring before and after Juan Manuel's importants fights.
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 23 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 17 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 28 | Loss | 23–5 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Devin Vargas | DQ | 8 (8), 1:02 | 18 Jan 2020 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, US | Bisbal disqualified for repeated low blows |
| 27 | Loss | 23–4 | File:Flag of Cuba.svg Frank Sánchez | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 31 Aug 2019 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | For vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Edson Roberto Dos Santos Borges | TKO | 1 (10), 1:01 | 7 Dec 2018 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Cancha Ruben Zayas Montanez, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico | Won WBO interim Latino heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 | File:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Frankenide Farias Mola | TKO | 5 (8), 1:03 | 18 Jun 2016 | File:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Gimnasio Wilfredo Rivera, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Dominic Breazeale | TKO | 4 (8), 1:28 | 7 Mar 2015 | File:Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 23 | Loss | 21–2 | File:Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Abdusalamov | TKO | 5 (10), 1:12 | 8 Mar 2013 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | For WBC–USNBC Silver heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alex González | TKO | 6 (8), 1:23 | 6 Oct 2012 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Robert Daniels | TKO | 3 (8), 1:10 | 2 Mar 2012 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Willie Herring | UD | 8 | 16 Apr 2011 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Brock Stodden | TKO | 1 (6), 2:50 | 25 Sep 2010 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Whittom | KO | 1 (6), 2:33 | 10 Jul 2010 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Charles Davis | UD | 6 | 26 Feb 2010 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ruben Rivera | UD | 4 | 24 Oct 2009 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Zack Page | UD | 6 | 12 Sep 2009 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Bellamy | TKO | 4 (6) | 1 Nov 2008 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Matt Green | KO | 1 (8), 1:27 | 31 May 2008 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | File:Flag of the Bahamas.svg Jerry Butler | TKO | 5 (8), 2:54 | 1 Mar 2008 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg William Cook | TKO | 2 (6), 1:26 | 1 Feb 2008 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Vernon Woodward | KO | 2 (8), 1:44 | 11 Aug 2007 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jimmy Suarez | KO | 1 (4), 1:52 | 11 May 2007 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose Lugo | TKO | 3 (6) | 24 Feb 2007 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Robbie McClimans | UD | 6 | 8 Dec 2006 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, US | |
| 6 | Loss | 5–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Domonic Jenkins | KO | 2 (6), 1:31 | 8 Apr 2006 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | File:Flag of the United States.svg James Harling | TKO | 3 (6), 1:29 | 3 Feb 2006 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Bridger Bercier | TKO | 5 (6), 0:46 | 12 Nov 2005 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Victor James | TKO | 2 (4), 1:23 | 22 Jun 2005 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose Lugo | KO | 1 (4), 1:50 | 26 Feb 2005 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Douglas Robertson | UD | 4 | 22 Jan 2005 | File:Flag of the United States.svg American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US |
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References
- ↑ Paese, Gabrielle (2003) "Puerto Rico Gears Up For Pan Am Games", Puerto Rico Herald, August 1, 2003. Retrieved November 23, 2013
- ↑ Paese, Gabrielle (2004) "P.R. Olympics-Bound Boxers Tune Up", Puerto Rico Herald, June 4, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Bisbal se da una nueva oportunidad – the Gondol".
- ↑ Rafael, Dan (2005) "Diaz hits books, then opponent", USA Today, January 19, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2013
External links
- Yahoo! Sports
- Boxing record for Victor Bisbal from BoxRec (registration required)
- 1980 births
- Living people
- People from Salinas, Puerto Rico
- Super-heavyweight boxers
- Heavyweight boxers
- Boxers at the 2003 Pan American Games
- Boxers at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Olympic boxers for Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rican male boxers
- Pan American Games bronze medalists for Puerto Rico
- Pan American Games medalists in boxing
- Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for Puerto Rico
- Competitors at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games
- Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in boxing
- Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games
- 21st-century American sportsmen