Ala Villamor

Ala Villamor
Born
Edito Platero Villamor

(1970-10-10) 10 October 1970 (age 54)
Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesAla
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO26
Losses2
Draws1

Edito "Ala" Villamor (born October 10, 1970) is a Filipino former professional boxer. Competing from 1989 to 1996, he challenged twice for mini-flyweight world championships; the IBF title in 1993 and the WBC title in 1996.

Biography and career

Villamor turned professional in 1989 along with his contemporaries were Andy Tabanas, Gerry Peñalosa, Rey Cosep and the Alfante brothers. He held the Philippines mini flyweight champion between 1990 and 1993, with never been defeated, by defeating many skilled boxers were Nico Thomas, Napa Kiatwanchai, Ronnie Magramo. During that time he was regarded as the rising star Filipino boxer who had hopes of becoming a future world champion.

He had the opportunity to challenge the world champion for the first time with Thailand's Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, the IBF mini flyweight title holder on June 27, 1993 at Nimibutr Stadium, National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand. He lost TKO in the seventh round, Sor Vorapin retained title for the second time, Villamor suffered his first defeat.

Villamor had the opportunity to challenge for world title for the second time with the WBC strawweight champion the undefeated Mexican Ricardo López on March 16, 1996 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. As a result, he lost TKO in the early eighth round with López's left uppercut. Villamor retired after this bout.

He worked as a trainer and matchmaker of ALA Promotions, a major boxing promotions company in the Philippines.[1] [2]

Professional boxing record

32 fights 29 wins 2 losses
By knockout 26 2
By decision 3 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
32 Loss 29–2–1 Ricardo López KO 8 (12) 0:40 16 Mar 1996 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, U.S.A. For WBC minimumweight title
31 Win 29–1–1 Noknoi Surthanikul KO 3 (10) 24 Jun 1995 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
30 Win 28–1–1 Orlando Malone UD 10 11 Mar 1995 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
29 Win 27–1–1 Hang Kyu Jang KO 8 (?) 14 Nov 1994 Tokyo, Japan
28 Win 26–1–1 Kid Nanz TKO 3 (?) 11 Nov 1994 Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
27 Win 25–1–1 Chris Galon TKO 3 (?) 14 Aug 1994 Bogo, Cebu, Philippines
26 Loss 24–1–1 Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO 7 (12) 2:01 27 Jun 1993 National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand For IBF minimumweight title
25 Win 24–0–1 Texas Gomez KO 2 (12) 2:24 2 Feb 1993 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines Retained Philippine Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
24 Win 23–0–1 Napa Kiatwanchai KO 2 (?) 20 Nov 1992 Metropolitan Gym, Tokyo, Japan
23 Win 22–0–1 Ronnie Magramo KO 8 (12) 13 Jun 1992 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines Retained Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
22 Win 21–0–1 Jae Won Kim KO 1 (?) 4 Apr 1992 Cebu, Philippines
21 Win 20–0–1 Said Iskandar TKO 3 (10) 1:24 11 Jan 1992 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
20 Draw 19–0–1 Yuichi Hosono SD 10 14 Oct 1991 Tokyo, Japan
19 Win 19–0 Sugar Ray Mike TKO 8 (12) 17 Aug 1991 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines Retained Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
18 Win 18–0 Armando Tenoria KO 4 (10) 8 Jul 1991 Tokyo, Japan
17 Win 17–0 In Kyu Hwang PTS 10 13 Apr 1991 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
16 Win 16–0 Yasuo Yogi KO 9 (10) 0:59 10 Dec 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
15 Win 15–0 Rico Macaubos TKO 5 (13) 1:47 17 Nov 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
14 Win 14–0 Nico Thomas KO 2 (10) 2:54 29 Sep 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippones
13 Win 13–0 Hae Suk Kwon KO 2 (?) 13 Aug 1990 Tokyo, Japan
12 Win 12–0 Ded Donjadee TKO 3 (10) 1:42 30 Jun 1990 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 William Mohammed Alip KO 3 (?) 26 May 1990 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
10 Win 10–0 Ponidi TKO 9 (?) 31 Mar 1990 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Max Forrosuelo TKO 8 (?) 13 Jan 1990 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Jonas Torregoza TKO 6 (?) 22 Dec 1989 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Janni Javis TKO 5 (?) 1:15 11 Nob 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Beuk Soo Kim KO 3 (?) 14 Oct 1989 Hong Kong S.A.R., China(Formerly/During the Time)
5 Win 5–0 Rady Pascudan TKO 2 (?) 29 Sep 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Boy Dianorla TKO 2 (?) 19 Aug 1989 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Ronnie Magramo PTS 6 4 Aug 1989 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Boy Ortega KO 2 (6) 1:45 15 Jul 1989 Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Jun Mendoza TKO 6 (6) 3 Jun 1989 Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines Professional Debut

References

  1. ^ B. Villaruel, Emmanuel (2020-08-24). "Grateful Edito Villamor "ALA" forevermore". The Freeman.
  2. ^ Boxing record for Ala Villamor from BoxRec (registration required)
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