Ceferino Garcia

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Montano and the surname or paternal family name is Garcia.
Ceferino Garcia
Born
Ceferino Montano Garcia

August 26, 1906
Naval, Biliran, Philippine Islands[1]
DiedJanuary 1, 1981(1981-01-01) (aged 74)
San Diego, California, United States[2]
NationalityFilipino
Other namesBolo Punch
Pedro
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights164
Wins120
Wins by KO76
Losses30
Draws14

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]

Early life

Ceferino 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

While 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

After 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

164 fights 120 wins 30 losses
By knockout 76 6
By decision 41 23
By disqualification 3 1
Draws 14
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
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


Filipinos in the International Boxing Hall of Fame & The Ring magazine Hall of Fame
Number Name Year inducted Notes
1 Ceferino Garcia 1977 NYSAC Middleweight Champion and was inducted by The Ring magazine Hall of Fame. 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".
2 Flash Elorde 1993 NBA Super featherweight (130), The Ring Super Featherweight (130), & WBC Super featherweight (130) Champion. the first Filipino boxer who ever inducted on the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Holds the record at super featherweight division for longest title reign, spanning seven years. "Modern inductee"
3 Pancho Villa 1994 NYSAC Flyweight (112), NBA Flyweight (112), The Ring Flyweight (112) Champion. First Filipino/Asian World Champion. "Old-timer inductee"

  = Indicates the person is no longer alive

References

  1. ^ Ceferino Garcia on California, Los Angeles Passenger Lists, 1907-1948. Familysearch.org. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
  2. ^ California Death Index, 1940-1997
  3. ^ "Ceferino Garcia the first Filipino Champ of the World!". Boxing360.com. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  4. ^ "Ceferino Garcia - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  5. ^ "Ceferino Garcia". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  6. ^ a b c "Where Is Ceferino Garcia?". Archived from the original on October 27, 2009. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  7. ^ Ceferino García - Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
  8. ^ "Filipino Boxer's Home Robbed of Radios" Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1940.
  9. ^ AP (1981-01-02). "Ceferino Garcia, Former Boxer - Won Middleweight Crown in '39". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  10. ^ The Freeman
Awards and achievements
Preceded by NYSAC World Middleweight Champion
Oct 2, 1939– May 23, 1940 		Succeeded by