Giovani Segura

Giovani Segura
Born
Giovani Segura Aguilar

(1982-04-01) 1 April 1982 (age 42)
Other namesEl Guerrero Azteca
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Reach168 cm (66 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins33
Wins by KO29
Losses4
Draws1

Giovani Segura Aguilar (born 1 April 1982) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBA, WBO, Lineal and The Ring magazine light flyweight champion.

Amateur career

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Giovani began boxing at the age of 15 and had an amateur record of 38–4.[1]

Professional career

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Segura made his professional debut on March 28, 2003. He accumulated a record of 18–0–1, which included wins against future champion Carlos Tamara and former champion Daniel Reyes.

WBA Light Flyweight Champion

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Giovanni challenged Colombian César Canchila for the Interim WBA Light Flyweight title. Segura lost the bout by unanimous decision, but subsequently claimed the interim title by knocking out Canchila in a rematch on March 14, 2009.[citation needed]

He was elevated to full champion on June 5, 2009.[2][3] Segura defended his newly acquired title on July 25, 2009 by stopping Juanito Rubillar in six rounds. On November 21, 2009, he defended his title against Sonny Boy Jaro by first round knock out. On February 20, 2010, he defended his title for a third time against Walter Tello.[4]

Segura vs. Calderon I & II

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On August 28, 2010 Giovani fought undefeated WBO Light Flyweight champion Iván Calderón in a unification bout.[5][6] Segura went on to knock out Calderón in the eighth round, successfully unifying his WBA title with the Puerto Rican's WBO and Lineal Light Flyweight Championships.[7][8][9] In his next fight, he defeated former champion Manuel Vargas via 7th round stoppage.

Segura and Iván Calderón would meet again in April 2011. Segura won the rematch by third round knockout.[10] Following that victory, Segura vacated his titles in order to move up to the Flyweight division where he was KO by Brian Viloria.[11]

Professional boxing record

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38 fights 33 wins 4 losses
By knockout 29 2
By decision 4 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Win 33–4–1 Ernesto Guerrero KO 3 (8) Jun 18, 2016 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
37 Loss 32–4–1 Juan Francisco Estrada TKO 11 (12) Sep 6, 2014 Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico For WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles
36 Win 32–3–1 Felipe Salguero TKO 10 (10) Apr 5, 2014 Arena Tecate, Tijuana, Mexico
35 Win 31–3–1 Hernán Márquez KO 12 (12) Nov 2, 2013 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
34 Win 30–3–1 Jonathan Gonzalez KO 4 (10) Aug 17, 2013 El San Juan Resort and Casino, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico Won WBO interim Latino flyweight title
33 Loss 29–3–1 Edgar Sosa UD 12 May 18, 2013 Zitácuaro, Mexico For WBC Silver flyweight title
32 Win 29–2–1 Omar Salado TKO 9 (10) Feb 23, 2013 Hermosillo, Mexico
31 Loss 28–2–1 Brian Viloria TKO 8 (12) Dec 10, 2011 Manila, Philippines For WBO flyweight title
30 Win 28–1–1 Eddy Zuniga TKO 1 (10) May 28, 2011 Musica Hall, Toluca, Mexico
29 Win 27–1–1 Iván Calderón KO 3 (12) Apr 2, 2011 Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico Retained WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles
28 Win 26–1–1 Manuel Vargas RTD 7 (10) Nov 27, 2010 Tijuana, Mexico
27 Win 25–1–1 Iván Calderón KO 8 (12) Aug 28, 2010 Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Retained WBA (Unified) light flyweight title;
Won WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles
26 Win 24–1–1 Ronald Ramos RTD 4 (10) Apr 27, 2010 Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
25 Win 23–1–1 Walter Tello TKO 3 (12) Feb 20, 2010 Discoteca El Alebrije, Acapulco, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Sonny Boy Jaro KO 1 (12) Nov 21, 2009 IXMLTUIL, Mérida, Mérida, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 Juanito Rubillar TKO 6 (12) Jul 25, 2009 Grand Mayan, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 César Canchila TKO 4 (12) Apr 14, 2009 Palenque del FEX, Mexicali, Mexico Won WBA interim light flyweight title
21 Loss 19–1–1 César Canchila UD 12 Jul 26, 2008 MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA interim light flyweight title
20 Win 19–0–1 Wilfrido Valdez KO 1 (10) Oct 26, 2007 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
19 Win 18–0–1 Daniel Reyes KO 1 (12) Jun 8, 2007 Hudson & Campbell Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
18 Win 17–0–1 Jesus Martinez TKO 5 (12) Feb 16, 2007 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
17 Win 16–0–1 Carlos Tamara UD 12 Nov 3, 2006 Palo Duro Golf Club, Nogales, Arizona, U.S. Won NABF light flyweight title
16 Win 15–0–1 Jair Jimenez TKO 4 (12) Sep 18, 2006 Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, U.S. Won vacant IBA light flyweight title
15 Win 14–0–1 Valentin Leon KO 3 (10) May 5, 2006 Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Francisco Arce TKO 1 (8) Mar 3, 2006 Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Juan Carlos Perez KO 1 (8) Jan 20, 2006 Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 Benjamin Garcia SD 8 Nov 25, 2005 Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 Juan Javier Lagos KO 6 (8) Oct 7, 2005 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Francisco Soto TKO 5 (8) Jun 18, 2005 Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S. Retained California State flyweight title
9 Win 8–0–1 Roberto Gomez TKO 4 (6) May 6, 2005 Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 Felipe Rivas UD 6 Nov 26, 2004 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Jose Antonio Rico TKO 1 (8) Apr 23, 2004 Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California, U.S. Won California State flyweight title
6 Win 5–0–1 Saidi Warandu TKO 1 (4) Jan 20, 2004 Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Mynor Marquez TKO 1 (4) Dec 6, 2003 Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Vicente Maroquin KO 1 (4) Nov 21, 2003 Club Ibiza, Whittier, California, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 Benjamin Garcia KO 1 (4) Jul 19, 2003 Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Benjamin Garcia SD 4 Jul 5, 2003 Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jesus Valadez UD 4 Mar 28, 2003 Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Giovani Segura Bio – Top Rank Boxing". Toprank.com. 2010-02-18. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  2. ^ "Giovani Segura – Boxer". Boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  3. ^ "Oficial Web Site >> World Boxing Association". Wbanews.com. 2009-06-05. Archived from the original on 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  4. ^ "Boxing Report and Photo Gallery: Giovanni Segura Takes Out Walter Tello". Doghouseboxing.com. 2010-02-21. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  5. ^ "Giovanni Segura is on Track For Calderon Fight Weight – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  6. ^ "Giovanni Segura: What Happens When I Clock Calderon? – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  7. ^ "Giovani Segura - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  8. ^ "Giovanni Segura KOs Ivan Calderon in the Eighth Round". Boxing FanHouse. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  9. ^ "Boxing: Ivan Calderon wilts under Giovani Segura's pressure – ESPN". ESPN. 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  10. ^ Giovani Segura Batters Ivan Calderon For The KO in Three – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com (2011-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-08-12.
  11. ^ Christ, Scott. (2011-04-22) Segura Going to 112, Golden Boy Working on July 30 PPV. Bad Left Hook. Retrieved on 2011-08-12.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA light flyweight champion
Interim Title

March 14, 2009 – June 5, 2009
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Reveco
Preceded by
Brahim Asloum
Status Changed
WBA light flyweight champion
June 5, 2009 – August 28, 2010
Status changed to Unified Champion
Succeeded by
Juan Carlos Reveco
Interim Champion promoted to Regular
New title WBA light flyweight champion
Unified Title

August 28, 2010 – November 26, 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Román González
Preceded by WBO light flyweight champion
August 28, 2010 – April 22, 2011
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jesús Géles
Interim Champ promoted
The Ring light flyweight champion
August 28, 2010 – September 12, 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Donnie Nietes
Awards
Previous:
Juan Manuel Márquez vs. Juan Díaz
The Ring Fight of the Year
vs. Iván Calderón

2010
Next:
Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz