Ceferino Montano Garcia (August 26, 1906 – January 1, 1981) was a champion boxer born in Naval, Biliran, Philippines. He 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.[3] Garcia is commonly credited to as the first well known user of the bolo punch, which was later popularized by Cuban fighter Kid Gavilán.[4] He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1977 and the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1989.[5]
Ceferino Garcia | |
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Born | Ceferino Montano Garcia August 26, 1906 |
Died | January 1, 1981 | (aged 74)
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Bolo Punch Pedro |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 164 |
Wins | 120 |
Wins by KO | 76 |
Losses | 30 |
Draws | 14 |
Early life
editCeferino Garcia was the son of Fortunato Garcia and Pascuala Montano and was the oldest of six children.[6] He never completed first grade and indulged rather frequently in gambling.[6] At 17, he was feared by so many that nobody would take him in a street fight. He was also a skilled blacksmith.
Boxing success
editWhile working at a bakery in Cebu City, Garcia met a boxing promoter. This was where his career as boxer started.[6]
On September 23, 1937, Garcia first had a shot for a world title in the welterweight division. However, Barney Ross bested him by unanimous decision.
On October 2, 1939, Garcia fought Fred Apostoli for the world Middleweight title in the United States and won it by TKO in the 7th round. He defended that title three times until he lost to Ken Overlin on points. He was managed, during the final years of his career by George Parnassus.
Life after boxing
editAfter retiring from the ring he made a few uncredited appearances in Hollywood films with the exception of "Joe Palooka, Champ" in which he plays himself.[7] He was also employed for a time by actress Mae West as her chauffeur and bodyguard.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Garcia lived on 1042 S. Rowan St., in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.[8]
Garcia died on January 1, 1981, while in San Diego, California.[9] His grave is located at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.[10]
Professional boxing record
edit164 fights | 120 wins | 30 losses |
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By knockout | 76 | 6 |
By decision | 41 | 23 |
By disqualification | 3 | 1 |
Draws | 14 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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164 | Loss | 120–30–14 | Bill McDowell | PTS | 10 | Jan 15, 1945 | City Auditorium, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
163 | Win | 120–29–14 | George Baratko | KO | 3 (?) | Oct 16, 1944 | Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
162 | Win | 119–29–14 | Kid Azteca | PTS | 10 | Oct 6, 1944 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
161 | Win | 118–29–14 | Willis Johnson | TKO | 10 (10) | Sep 25, 1944 | Ocean Park Arena, Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
160 | Loss | 117–29–14 | California Jackie Wilson | UD | 10 | Feb 24, 1942 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
159 | Loss | 117–28–14 | Anton Christoforidis | PTS | 10 | Dec 1, 1941 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
158 | Draw | 117–27–14 | Billy Soose | TD | 8 (12) | Sep 15, 1941 | Gilmore Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
157 | Win | 117–27–13 | Bobby Pacho | KO | 3 (10) | Aug 19, 1941 | Ryan's Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
156 | Win | 116–27–13 | Jimmy Casino | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 11, 1941 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
155 | Loss | 115–27–13 | Steve Belloise | PTS | 10 | Sep 12, 1940 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
154 | Loss | 115–26–13 | Ken Overlin | UD | 15 | May 23, 1940 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Lost NYSAC middleweight title |
153 | Win | 115–25–13 | Allen Matthews | TKO | 4 (10) | Apr 24, 1940 | Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
152 | Draw | 114–25–13 | Henry Armstrong | PTS | 10 | Mar 1, 1940 | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Billed as a World Middleweight Title fight recognized only by California |
151 | Win | 114–25–12 | Glen Lee | TKO | 13 (15) | Dec 23, 1939 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Retained NYSAC middleweight title |
150 | Win | 113–25–12 | Fred Apostoli | KO | 7 (15) | Oct 2, 1939 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NYSAC middleweight title |
149 | Win | 112–25–12 | Bobby Pacho | KO | 5 (10) | Aug 8, 1939 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
148 | Win | 111–25–12 | Bobby Pacho | PTS | 10 | Jul 4, 1939 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
147 | Win | 110–25–12 | Walter Woods | KO | 4 (10) | Jun 15, 1939 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
146 | Win | 109–25–12 | Al Romero | TKO | 10 (10) | Apr 21, 1939 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
145 | Win | 108–25–12 | Chief Parris | KO | 3 (10) | Mar 28, 1939 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
144 | Win | 107–25–12 | Lloyd Marshall | TKO | 5 (10) | Mar 17, 1939 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
143 | Win | 106–25–12 | Lloyd Marshall | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1939 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
142 | Win | 105–25–12 | Al Trulmans | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 7, 1939 | Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
141 | Win | 104–25–12 | Dick Foster | TKO | 8 (10) | Jan 27, 1939 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
140 | Loss | 103–25–12 | Henry Armstrong | UD | 15 | Nov 25, 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
139 | Win | 103–24–12 | Jackie Burke | TKO | 2 (15) | Jul 25, 1938 | Ogden Stadium, Ogden, Utah, U.S. | |
138 | Win | 102–24–12 | Jackie Burke | KO | 4 (10) | Jul 4, 1938 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
137 | Win | 101–24–12 | Frankie Blair | TKO | 3 (10) | Jun 17, 1938 | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
136 | Win | 100–24–12 | Glen Lee | PTS | 10 | May 6, 1938 | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
135 | Win | 99–24–12 | Tony Roccaforte | KO | 1 (10) | Mar 25, 1938 | Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii | |
134 | Win | 98–24–12 | Otto Blackwell | KO | 9 (10) | Mar 19, 1938 | Lihue, Honolulu, Hawaii | |
133 | Win | 97–24–12 | Otto Blackwell | KO | 7 (10) | Mar 12, 1938 | Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii | |
132 | Win | 96–24–12 | Manuel Victoria | KO | 4 (10) | Feb 18, 1938 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
131 | Win | 95–24–12 | Mickey Serrian | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 28, 1938 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
130 | Win | 94–24–12 | Otto Blackwell | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 1, 1938 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
129 | Loss | 93–24–12 | Barney Ross | UD | 15 | Sep 23, 1937 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
128 | Win | 93–23–12 | Bobby Pacho | TKO | 9 (10) | Jul 22, 1937 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
127 | Win | 92–23–12 | Phil Furr | PTS | 10 | Jun 11, 1937 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
126 | Win | 91–23–12 | George Salvadore | PTS | 10 | May 21, 1937 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
125 | Win | 90–23–12 | Phil McQuillan | KO | 2 (10) | May 7, 1937 | Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, U.S. | |
124 | Win | 89–23–12 | Aaron Wade | TKO | 1 (10) | Mar 23, 1937 | Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
123 | Loss | 88–23–12 | Glen Lee | PTS | 10 | Feb 23, 1937 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
122 | Win | 88–22–12 | Chief Parris | KO | 4 (10) | Feb 5, 1937 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
121 | Win | 87–22–12 | Otto Blackwell | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 12, 1937 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
120 | Win | 86–22–12 | Ray Acosta | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 18, 1936 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
119 | Draw | 85–22–12 | Izzy Jannazzo | PTS | 15 | Oct 30, 1936 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
118 | Win | 85–22–11 | Cleto Locatelli | PTS | 10 | Sep 11, 1936 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
117 | Win | 84–22–11 | Leon Zorrita | KO | 5 (10) | Aug 11, 1936 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
116 | Win | 83–22–11 | Kid Azteca | KO | 5 (10) | Jul 17, 1936 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
115 | Win | 82–22–11 | Young Peter Jackson | PTS | 10 | Jun 9, 1936 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
114 | Win | 81–22–11 | Jackie Burke | TKO | 8 (10) | May 8, 1936 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
113 | Win | 80–22–11 | Lou Halper | TKO | 6 (10) | Mar 27, 1936 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
112 | Draw | 79–22–11 | Jackie Burke | PTS | 10 | Mar 2, 1936 | Orpheum Theatre, Ogden, Utah, U.S. | |
111 | Win | 79–22–10 | Gordon Wallace | PTS | 10 | Feb 7, 1936 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
110 | Loss | 78–22–10 | Al Manfredo | PTS | 10 | Jan 13, 1936 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | Lost USA California State welterweight title |
109 | Loss | 78–21–10 | Barney Ross | UD | 10 | Nov 29, 1935 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
108 | Win | 78–20–10 | Gordon Wallace | MD | 12 | Nov 20, 1935 | Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
107 | Win | 77–20–10 | Otto Blackwell | PTS | 10 | Nov 12, 1935 | Ice Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | |
106 | Draw | 76–20–10 | Gordon Wallace | PTS | 10 | Oct 23, 1935 | Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
105 | Win | 76–20–9 | Joe Bernal | PTS | 10 | Oct 18, 1935 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
104 | Loss | 75–20–9 | Barney Ross | PTS | 10 | Sep 13, 1935 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
103 | Win | 75–19–9 | Sammy Brown | KO | 3 (10) | Aug 16, 1935 | Frank Chance Field, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
102 | Win | 74–19–9 | Baby Joe Gans | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 19, 1935 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
101 | Win | 73–19–9 | Sammy O'Dell | KO | 5 (10) | Jul 4, 1935 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
100 | Win | 72–19–9 | Al Romero | PTS | 10 | Jun 21, 1935 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
99 | Win | 71–19–9 | Meyer Grace | KO | 1 (10) | May 31, 1935 | Watsonville, California, U.S. | |
98 | Win | 70–19–9 | Al Manfredo | PTS | 10 | May 17, 1935 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
97 | Win | 69–19–9 | Guy McKinney | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 26, 1935 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
96 | Loss | 68–19–9 | Al Manfredo | PTS | 10 | Apr 18, 1935 | L Street Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
95 | Win | 68–18–9 | Baby Joe Gans | KO | 1 (10) | Mar 26, 1935 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
94 | Loss | 67–18–9 | Bep van Klaveren | PTS | 10 | Dec 7, 1934 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
93 | Win | 67–17–9 | Manuel Victoria | KO | 3 (10) | Nov 16, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, U.S. | |
92 | Win | 66–17–9 | Bep van Klaveren | PTS | 10 | Oct 30, 1934 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
91 | Win | 65–17–9 | Erwin Bige | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 28, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, U.S. | |
90 | Win | 64–17–9 | Flash Butler | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 24, 1934 | Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | Won vacant USA California State welterweight title |
89 | Win | 63–17–9 | Tony Roccaforte | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 11, 1934 | Ryan's Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
88 | Win | 62–17–9 | Joe Glick | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 1, 1934 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
87 | Win | 61–17–9 | Jimmy Evans | PTS | 10 | Aug 9, 1934 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
86 | Win | 60–17–9 | Mike Payan | TKO | 1 (10) | Jul 27, 1934 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
85 | Win | 59–17–9 | Andy DiVodi | KO | 1 (10) | Jul 3, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
84 | Win | 58–17–9 | Tommy Herman | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 14, 1934 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
83 | Win | 57–17–9 | Billy Boggs | TKO | 5 (10) | Jun 1, 1934 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
82 | Win | 56–17–9 | Johnny Martinez | TKO | 3 (10) | May 18, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, U.S. | |
81 | Win | 55–17–9 | Tommy Martinez | KO | 4 (10) | May 4, 1934 | Madison Square Garden, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
80 | Win | 54–17–9 | Baby Sal Sorio | KO | 4 (10) | Apr 20, 1934 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
79 | Loss | 53–17–9 | Young Peter Jackson | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 10, 1934 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost USA California State welterweight title |
78 | Win | 53–16–9 | Tommy Herman | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 23, 1934 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
77 | Win | 52–16–9 | Eddie Cerda | TKO | 6 (10) | Mar 6, 1934 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
76 | Win | 51–16–9 | Paulie Walker | PTS | 10 | Feb 9, 1934 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
75 | Win | 50–16–9 | Bobby Pacho | KO | 3 (10) | Jan 16, 1934 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
74 | Win | 49–16–9 | Mike Payan | PTS | 10 | Dec 22, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
73 | Win | 48–16–9 | Baby Joe Gans | PTS | 10 | Dec 12, 1933 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
72 | Win | 47–16–9 | Vincent Martinez | PTS | 6 | Nov 25, 1933 | Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
71 | Loss | 46–16–9 | Andy Callahan | PTS | 10 | Oct 27, 1933 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
70 | Win | 46–15–9 | King Tut | KO | 7 (10) | Oct 13, 1933 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
69 | Win | 45–15–9 | Meyer Grace | KO | 10 (10) | Sep 22, 1933 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
68 | Win | 44–15–9 | Eddie Frisco | TKO | 7 (10) | Aug 25, 1933 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
67 | Loss | 43–15–9 | Kid Azteca | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 25, 1933 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
66 | Win | 43–14–9 | Lloyd Smith | KO | 4 (10) | Jul 18, 1933 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
65 | Loss | 42–14–9 | Kid Azteca | PTS | 10 | Jul 11, 1933 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
64 | Win | 42–13–9 | Johnny Martinez | KO | 5 (10) | Jul 3, 1933 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
63 | Loss | 41–13–9 | Eddie Ran | DQ | 3 (10) | May 29, 1933 | Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
62 | Win | 41–12–9 | Leonard Bennett | PTS | 6 | May 9, 1933 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
61 | Win | 40–12–9 | Howard Fritz | TKO | 8 (10) | Apr 28, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
60 | Win | 39–12–9 | Tommy Huffman | PTS | 10 | Apr 19, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
59 | Win | 38–12–9 | Jesus Macias | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 12, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
58 | Draw | 37–12–9 | Mike Payan | PTS | 10 | Mar 24, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
57 | Win | 37–12–8 | Johnny Romero | PTS | 10 | Mar 10, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
56 | Win | 36–12–8 | Frankie Diaz | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 3, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | Retained USA California State welterweight title |
55 | Win | 35–12–8 | Johnny Romero | KO | 8 (10) | Feb 10, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | Won USA California State welterweight title |
54 | Win | 34–12–8 | Charlie Cobb | TKO | 5 (10) | Jan 27, 1933 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
53 | Loss | 33–12–8 | Tommy King | PTS | 10 | Jan 20, 1933 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
52 | Win | 33–11–8 | Andy DiVodi | KO | 4 (10) | Nov 22, 1932 | Ryan's Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
51 | Loss | 32–11–8 | Young Corbett III | PTS | 10 | Oct 25, 1932 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
50 | Loss | 32–10–8 | Freddie Steele | KO | 2 (4) | Sep 20, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
49 | Draw | 32–9–8 | Tommy King | PTS | 10 | Sep 2, 1932 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
48 | Draw | 32–9–7 | Jimmy Britt | MD | 6 | Jul 13, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
47 | Win | 32–9–6 | Oakland Jimmy Duffy | TKO | 7 (10) | Jun 22, 1932 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
46 | Loss | 31–9–6 | Joey Goodman | PTS | 10 | May 24, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
45 | Loss | 31–8–6 | Freddie Steele | KO | 2 (6) | May 18, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
44 | Win | 31–7–6 | David Velasco | PTS | 10 | May 6, 1932 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
43 | Loss | 30–7–6 | Young Corbett III | PTS | 10 | Apr 12, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
42 | Win | 30–6–6 | Joe Saldivar | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 1, 1932 | Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
41 | Loss | 29–6–6 | Tommy Herman | TKO | 10 (10) | Mar 11, 1932 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
40 | Win | 29–5–6 | Vearl Whitehead | TKO | 7 (10) | Feb 19, 1932 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
39 | Win | 28–5–6 | David Velasco | PTS | 10 | Jan 26, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
38 | Win | 27–5–6 | Alfredo Gaona | TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 19, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
37 | Win | 26–5–6 | Tony Gora | PTS | 10 | Nov 14, 1931 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
36 | Win | 25–5–6 | Ignacio Fernandez | PTS | 12 | Jul 18, 1931 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
35 | Win | 24–5–6 | Ignacio Fernandez | DQ | 9 (12) | May 16, 1931 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
34 | Win | 23–5–6 | Frank Malinao | PTS | 12 | Apr 18, 1931 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
33 | Win | 22–5–6 | Joe Hall | PTS | 12 | Mar 7, 1931 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
32 | Loss | 21–5–6 | Jimmy Hill | PTS | 12 | Dec 22, 1928 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
31 | Win | 21–4–6 | Joe Sacramento | KO | 4 (?) | Nov 26, 1928 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
30 | Draw | 20–4–6 | Irineo Flores | PTS | 10 | Oct 3, 1928 | Fort Stotsenburg, Barangay Sapang Bato, Angeles City, Philippines | |
29 | Win | 20–4–5 | Joe Hall | DQ | 6 (12) | Aug 4, 1928 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
28 | Loss | 19–4–5 | Kid Moro | PTS | 12 | Apr 28, 1928 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | Lost Orient welterweight title |
27 | Win | 19–3–5 | Luis Logan | PTS | 12 | Feb 18, 1928 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | Won Orient welterweight title |
26 | Win | 18–3–5 | Young Harry Wills | PTS | 12 | Dec 10, 1927 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
25 | Win | 17–3–5 | Joe Sacramento | KO | 4 (?) | Nov 26, 1927 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
24 | Win | 16–3–5 | Irineo Flores | PTS | 12 | Jul 9, 1927 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
23 | Win | 15–3–5 | Pedro Campo | PTS | 12 | Jun 18, 1927 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
22 | Win | 14–3–5 | Pedro Campo | PTS | 12 | May 7, 1927 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
21 | Win | 13–3–5 | Ignacio Fernandez | PTS | 12 | Feb 26, 1927 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
20 | Draw | 12–3–5 | Harry Stone | PTS | 10 | Dec 18, 1926 | Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
19 | Loss | 12–3–4 | Kid Moro | PTS | 12 | Nov 6, 1926 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
18 | Loss | 12–2–4 | Irineo Flores | PTS | 12 | Sep 18, 1926 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | For vacant Orient lightweight title |
17 | Win | 12–1–4 | Harry Stone | PTS | 12 | Sep 4, 1926 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
16 | Draw | 11–1–4 | Irineo Flores | PTS | 12 | Jul 3, 1926 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | For vacant Orient lightweight title |
15 | Draw | 11–1–3 | Irineo Flores | PTS | 12 | May 29, 1926 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
14 | Win | 11–1–2 | Fighting Nelson | PTS | 12 | Mar 6, 1926 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
13 | Win | 10–1–2 | Fighting Nelson | DQ | 3 (?) | Feb 6, 1926 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
12 | Win | 9–1–2 | Irineo Boison | PTS | 12 | Jan 16, 1926 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
11 | Win | 8–1–2 | Max Jim | KO | 1 (?) | Jan 2, 1926 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
10 | Win | 7–1–2 | Jimmy Hall | KO | 4 (?) | Dec 19, 1925 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
9 | Draw | 6–1–2 | Young Harry Wills | PTS | 6 | Nov 14, 1925 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
8 | Win | 6–1–1 | Pedro Syap | TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 31, 1925 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
7 | Win | 5–1–1 | Terrible Dagua | TKO | 4 (?) | Oct 17, 1925 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
6 | Win | 4–1–1 | Harry Tunney | PTS | 6 | Oct 3, 1925 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
5 | Loss | 3–1–1 | Antonio Garcia | TKO | 4 (?) | Jun 28, 1924 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Cornelio Coronel | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 14, 1924 | Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
3 | Win | 2–0–1 | G Vargas | PTS | 4 | Sep 22, 1923 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
2 | Win | 1–0–1 | M Flores | PTS | 4 | May 12, 1923 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines | |
1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | Pedro del Mundo | PTS | 6 | May 5, 1923 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Pampanga, Philippines |
Boxing Hall of Fame
editFilipino Hall of Fame Boxers
editNumber | Name | Year Inducted | Title | Notes |
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1 | Flash Elorde | International 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" |
2 | Pancho Villa | International Boxing Hall of Fame (1993) | NYSAC Flyweight (112) NBA Flyweight (112) The Ring Flyweight (112) |
First Filipino/Asian World Champion. "Old-timer inductee" |
3 | Ceferino Garcia | The 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". |
References
edit- ^ Ceferino Garcia on California, Los Angeles Passenger Lists, 1907-1948. Familysearch.org. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
- ^ California Death Index, 1940-1997
- ^ "Ceferino Garcia the first Filipino Champ of the World!". Boxing360.com. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Ceferino Garcia - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Ceferino Garcia". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ a b c "Where Is Ceferino Garcia?". Archived from the original on October 27, 2009. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ Ceferino García - Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
- ^ "Filipino Boxer's Home Robbed of Radios" Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1940.
- ^ AP (1981-01-02). "Ceferino Garcia, Former Boxer - Won Middleweight Crown in '39". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ The Freeman
External links
edit- Boxing record for Ceferino Garcia from BoxRec (registration required)