Johnriel Casimero

Johnriel Casimero
Statistics
Real name John Riel Casimero
Nickname(s) Quadro Alas ("Square Ace")
Rated at Light Flyweight
Flyweight
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality Philippines Filipino
Born (1990-02-13) February 13, 1990
Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 24
Wins 21
Wins by KO 13
Losses 3
Draws 0

John Riel Casimero (born February 13, 1990 in Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines), more commonly known as Johnriel Casimero, is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a former IBF Junior Flyweight World Champion and a former WBO Light Flyweight Interim Champion. His moniker is of two languages; quadro is Italian for square and alas is Tagalog for ace.

Casimero currently resides in barangay Guizo in Mandaue City, Cebu, where he trains and lives in the city's IPI Gym.[1]

Boxing career

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.[2] 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.[3] Casimero successfully defended that title two bouts later against Ardin Diale, until he got the biggest break of his career.

Light Flyweight Division

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.[4]

This win can give Casimero a title shot against Iván Calderón of Puerto Rico, who previously defeated Filipino boxer Rodel Mayol.[5] 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 Division

Casimero got his first shot at a world title he challenged Moruti Mthalane of South Africa for the IBF flyweight title on March 26, 2011.[6] He was, however, stopped by the South African in five rounds, therefore marking his second career loss.[7]

Return to Light Flyweight Division

On February 11, 2012, in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Casimero won the IBF interim light flyweight title against Argentinian boxer Luis Lazarte via technical knock out, but after the fight, the audience got angry and threw chairs and a bottle of water, it became the biggest boxing brawl in Argentina. Casimero escaped by going under the boxing ring to protect himself from the angered fans.

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 in the IBF junior flyweight championship.[8]

After the riot, police escorted Casimero and his team to their hotel and provided protection for them. Alberto Lazarte later visited to apologize.[8]

The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest to the Argentine government after Argentine fans attacked John Riel Casimero, a Filipino fighter, in the ring after winning the title bout.[8][9]

Philippine Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez stated that his country's embassy filed a protest with Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting an explanation.[8] Boxer Alberto Lazarte was banned by IBF for threat, sparking ring riot.[9]

On July 19, 2012, Casimero was declared as the regular IBF Junior Flyweight World Champion because of the inability of Ulises Solis to defend his title on or before October 30.[10]

On his first defense of the IBF junior flyweight title, Casimero faced Pedro Guevarra of Mexico on August 4, 2012. He scored a knockdown in the opening round and fought to a split decision victory.[11]

He successfully made a second defense of his title against WBC Latino light flyweight champion Luis Alberto Rios on March 16, 2013.[12] His third defense was against Felipe Salguero on October 26, 2013 and he won by eleventh-round knockout.[13]

Back to flyweight division, following his win against Mauricio Fuentes and Armando Santos on 2014. Indoor Stadium, Huamark Bangkok Thailand, June 27, 2015 Casimero lost the bout via unanimous decision against IBF flywieght champion Amnat Ruenroeng in a controversial match up[14]

Professional boxing record

24 fights;21 Wins (13 knockouts), 3 Losses[15]
Res. Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
N/A N/AThailand Amnat Ruenroeng N/A -(12) 2016-05-25 China Beijing For theIBF Flyweight title.
Loss21–3Thailand Amnat Ruenroeng UD 12 2015–06–27 Thailand Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok For IBF Flyweight title.
Win21–2Mexico Armando Santos TKO 2 (12) 2014–12–13 Mexico Salón Las Palmas, Pesquería, Nuevo León
Win20–2Colombia Mauricio Fuentes KO 1 (12), 2:59 2014–05–03 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu For vacant IBF Light flyweight title.
Casimero lost the title on the scales after failing to make weight, title at stake for Fuentes only.
Win19–2Mexico Felipe Salguero TKO 11 (12), 1:34 2013–10–26 Philippines Makati Coliseum, Makati City, Metro Manila Retained IBF Light flyweight title.
Win18–2Panama Luis Alberto Rios UD 12 2013–03–16 Panama Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City Retained IBF Light flyweight title.
Win17–2Mexico Pedro Guevara SD 12 2012–08–04 Mexico Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, Sinaloa Retained IBF Light flyweight title.
Win16–2Argentina Luis Alberto Lazarte TKO 10 (12), 1:09 2012–02–10 Argentina Club Once Unidos, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Won interim IBF Light flyweight title.
Win15–2Philippines Roemart Sentillas TKO 2 (10) 2011–10–15 Philippines Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Loss14–2South Africa Moruti Mthalane TKO 5 (12), 1:50 2011–03–26 South Africa Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng For IBF Flyweight title.
Loss14–1Mexico Ramón García Hirales SD 12 2010–07–24 Mexico Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa Lost interim WBO Light flyweight title.
Win14–0Colombia César Canchila TKO 11 (12), 1:40 2009–12–19 Nicaragua Dennis Martínez National Stadium, Managua Won interim WBO Light flyweight title.
Win13–0Philippines Ardin Diale KO 8 (12), 1:42 2009–05–28 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu Retained WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight title.
Win12–0Philippines Allan Ranada UD 8 2009–05–08 Philippines Naga Sports Complex, Naga, Cebu
Win11–0Thailand Liempetch Sor Veerapol TKO 5 (12), 1:02 2008–10–03 Philippines Talisay Sports Complex, Talisay, Cebu Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight title.
Win10–0Philippines Rodel Quilaton UD 10 2008–08–23 Philippines Eusebio Sestoso Memorial Coliseum, Alcoy, Cebu Won vacant Filipino Flyweight title.
Win9–0Philippines Roemart Sentillas TKO 3 (10) 2008–07–17 Philippines Compostela, Cebu
Win8–0Philippines Roel Honor TKO 1 (10) 2008–06–12 Philippines Baybay, Leyte
Win7–0Philippines Daryl Amoncio MD 8 2008–04–21 Philippines Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Win6–0Philippines Jerome Bontog KO 3 (6) 2008–03–29 Philippines Mandaue City Plaza Square, Mandaue, Cebu
Win5–0Philippines Rogen Flores TD 6 (8) 2008–01–12 Philippines Borbon Sports Center, Borbon, Cebu
Win4–0Philippines Dodong Zalde KO 2 (6), 1:04 2007–12–16 Philippines Carmen Sports Center, Carmen, Cebu
Win3–0Philippines Roel Honor UD 6 2007–08–26 Philippines Daanbantayan Sports Center, Daanbantayan, Cebu
Win2–0Philippines Andrew Pal TKO 2 (4) 2007–08–16 Philippines Alcoy Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Alcoy, Cebu
Win1–0Philippines Lobert Bayo UD 4 2007–06–03 Philippines Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue, Cebu

See also

References

  1. ↑ "GETTING TO KNOW JOHN RIEL CASIMERO". philboxing.com. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  2. ↑ "ALCOY RESULTS AND PHOTOS". philboxing.com. 24 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
  3. ↑ "MARCIAL, CASIMERO WIN IN TALISAY". philboxing.com. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
  4. ↑ "BREAKING NEWS: CASIMERO DOWNS CANCHILA FIVE TIMES EN ROUTE TO 11TH ROUND TKO VICTORY, WINS TITLE". philboxing.com. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
  5. ↑ "Casimero gets shot at Calderon’s world crown". FightFan.com. 03-02-2010. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ Ronnie Nathanielsz (March 1, 2011). "CASIMERO BATTLES MTHALANE FOR IBF FLYWEIGHT TITLE". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
  7. ↑ Edward Chaykovsky (March 26, 2011). "Ndlovu Shocks Molitor To Win, Mthalane KOs Casimero". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2011-03-27.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Philippines protests attack on boxer in Argentina – SI.com – Boxing. Sportsillustrated.cnn.com (2012-02-15). Retrieved on 2012-03-03.
  9. 1 2 Boxer Luis Lazarte banned by IBF for threat, sparking ring riot – ESPN. Espn.go.com (2012-02-17). Retrieved on 2012-03-03.
  10. ↑ "IBF DECLARES CASIMERO NEW JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION". philboxing.com. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  11. ↑ Felipe Leon. "Casimero retains IBF jr flyweight belt". Fightnews.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  12. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/john-riel-casimero-tops-luis-alberto-rios-dull-affair--63443
  13. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/332679/sports/boxing/casimero-retains-ibf-light-flyweight-title-with-tko-victory-over-salguero
  14. ↑ http://fightword.com/boxing/2015/amnat-ruenroeng-retains-title-in-foul-fest-vs-casimero/
  15. ↑ "John Riel Casimero Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com.

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Sporting positions
New title WBO Light Flyweight Champion
Interim Title
December 19, 2009 – July 24, 2010 		Succeeded by
Ramón García Hirales
New title IBF Junior Flyweight Champion
Interim Title
February 10, 2012 – July 19, 2012 		Promoted
Preceded by
Ulises Solís
Stripped		 IBF Junior Flyweight Champion
July 19, 2012 – May 2, 2014
Stripped 		Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Mendoza
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