Giovani Segura

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.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Segura and the second or maternal family name is Aguilar.
Giovani Segura
Statistics
Real nameGiovani Segura Aguilar
Nickname(s)El Guerrero Azteca
Weight(s)
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Reach168 cm (66 in)
NationalityMexican
Born (1982-04-01) 1 April 1982
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins33
Wins by KO29
Losses4
Draws1

Amateur career

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

Professional career

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

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.

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

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
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 Loss29–3–1Edgar Sosa UD12May 18, 2013Zitácuaro, Mexico For WBC Silver flyweight title
32 Win29–2–1Omar Salado TKO9 (10)Feb 23, 2013Hermosillo, Mexico
31 Loss28–2–1Brian Viloria TKO8 (12)Dec 10, 2011Manila, Philippines For WBO flyweight title
30 Win28–1–1Eddy Zuniga TKO1 (10)May 28, 2011Musica Hall, Toluca, Mexico
29 Win27–1–1Iván Calderón KO3 (12)Apr 2, 2011Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico Retained WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles
28 Win26–1–1Manuel Vargas RTD7 (10)Nov 27, 2010Tijuana, Mexico
27 Win25–1–1Iván Calderón KO8 (12)Aug 28, 2010Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Retained WBA (Unified) light flyweight title;
Won WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles
26 Win24–1–1Ronald Ramos RTD4 (10)Apr 27, 2010Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
25 Win23–1–1Walter Tello TKO3 (12)Feb 20, 2010Discoteca El Alebrije, Acapulco, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
24 Win22–1–1Sonny Boy Jaro KO1 (12)Nov 21, 2009IXMLTUIL, Mérida, Mérida, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
23 Win21–1–1Juanito Rubillar TKO6 (12)Jul 25, 2009Grand Mayan, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Retained WBA light flyweight title
22 Win20–1–1César Canchila TKO4 (12)Apr 14, 2009Palenque del FEX, Mexicali, Mexico Won WBA interim light flyweight title
21 Loss19–1–1César Canchila UD12Jul 26, 2008MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA interim light flyweight title
20 Win19–0–1Wilfrido Valdez KO1 (10)Oct 26, 2007Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
19 Win18–0–1Daniel Reyes KO1 (12)Jun 8, 2007Hudson & Campbell Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
18 Win17–0–1Jesus Martinez TKO5 (12)Feb 16, 2007Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained NABF light flyweight title
17 Win16–0–1Carlos Tamara UD12Nov 3, 2006Palo Duro Golf Club, Nogales, Arizona, U.S. Won NABF light flyweight title
16 Win15–0–1Jair Jimenez TKO4 (12)Sep 18, 2006Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, U.S. Won vacant IBA light flyweight title
15 Win14–0–1Valentin Leon KO3 (10)May 5, 2006Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
14 Win13–0–1Francisco Arce TKO1 (8)Mar 3, 2006Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
13 Win12–0–1Juan Carlos Perez KO1 (8)Jan 20, 2006Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
12 Win11–0–1Benjamin Garcia SD8Nov 25, 2005Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.
11 Win10–0–1Juan Javier Lagos KO6 (8)Oct 7, 2005The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win9–0–1Francisco Soto TKO5 (8)Jun 18, 2005Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S. Retained California State flyweight title
9 Win8–0–1Roberto Gomez TKO4 (6)May 6, 2005Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
8 Win7–0–1Felipe Rivas UD6Nov 26, 2004Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win6–0–1Jose Antonio Rico TKO1 (8)Apr 23, 2004Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California, U.S. Won California State flyweight title
6 Win5–0–1Saidi Warandu TKO1 (4)Jan 20, 2004Ramada Inn, Norwalk, California, U.S.
5 Win4–0–1Mynor Marquez TKO1 (4)Dec 6, 2003Activities Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
4 Win3–0–1Vicente Maroquin KO1 (4)Nov 21, 2003Club Ibiza, Whittier, California, U.S.
3 Win2–0–1Benjamin Garcia KO1 (4)Jul 19, 2003Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California, U.S.
2 Draw1–0–1Benjamin Garcia SD4Jul 5, 2003Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California, U.S.
1 Win1–0Jesus Valadez UD4Mar 28, 2003Bicycle Club, Bell Gardens, California, U.S.

See also

References
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  3. "Oficial Web Site >> World Boxing Association". Wbanews.com. 2009-06-05. Archived from the original on 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
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