Little Pancho

Little Pancho and Joe Mendiola's Rivalry

Little Pancho has fought also a fellow Legendary Filipino boxer, Joe Mendiola in the early days of their career, whereas in their 1st match together it was scored a draw, but Little Pancho was unsuccessful at winning in their Second Match, in the Third fight it was scored a Draw again.[1]

Little Pancho vs Young Tommy 1

Serving as the 2nd Opponent of Young Tommy's Career, Little Pancho was already in a record of 16 Wins, 3 Losses and 3 draws, Despite having more Experience with Fighting in June 1 of 1929, the fight was scored a Draw.

Little Pancho vs Pablo Dano 1 and 2

Like Joe Mendiola and Young Tommy fight, Pablo Dano is also in his early years of boxing, also soon to be Legendary, in October 18, 1930, Pablo Dano fought Little Pancho but it was scored a draw, in their second fight, same venue at November 22, 1930 it was also Scored a draw.

Little Pancho vs Young Tommy 2

After scoring 2 consecutive draws against Pablo Dano, Little Pancho decides to have a rematch with Young Tommy in January 31, 1931 where he finally wins against Young Tommy.

Little Pancho vs Pablo Dano 3

After defeating Young Tommy and Little Joe Rivers, Little Pancho is now to face Pablo Dano for the third time, after 12 Rounds of boxing, Little Pancho won.

Little Pancho vs Midget Wolgast 1

In March 18 of 1932, Little Pancho makes a debut in the US in Hawaii, whereas he is booked to fight the legendary boxer, Midget Wolgast, in the Match it was scored a Unanimous Decision win for Wolgast, it was found Controversial by the Filipinos, and they boycotted in Honolulu.

Little Pancho vs Midget Wolgast 2

The Result of the boycotting is a rematch of Little Pancho and Midget Wolgast, in April 15, 1932 on Honolulu Stadium, Little Pancho and Wolgast boxed once again for 10 Rounds, after 10 Rounds of boxing the fight was scored a draw.

Little Pancho vs Joe Tei Ken 1

Little Pancho was booked to fight South Korean Boxing Legend, Joe Tei Ken, who was undefeated at the time Little Pancho fought him for the first time at Sacramento, after 10 Rounds, it was Scored a Draw.

Little Pancho vs Eugene Huat

Coming out of France, boxer Eugene Huat fought Little Pancho in December 15, 1932 at Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S, after 10 Rounds of boxing the Victory was given to Huat.

Little Pancho vs Ernie Hood

16 Days after the fight against Huat, Little Pancho was booked to face Ernie Hood, an American former Professional boxer, at Pismo Beach Arena, after 10 Rounds of boxing, Little Pancho earned the Victory.

Little Pancho vs Joe Tei Ken 2 and 3

A rematch was set between Little Pancho and Joe Tei Ken in March 29, 1933 at Oakland where the victor was Little Pancho, Unfortunately for Little Pancho, Joe Tei Ken was the victor at their third match nearly 6 months after their 2nd match.

Little Pancho vs Augie Curtis 1 and 2

Little Pancho was booked to face another soon to be legend boxer, Augie Curtis in November 21, 1933 at Crystal Pool, Seattle where this match was a win for Little Pancho, week after their match, they already had their Rematch, where Little Pancho is still the winner.

Little Pancho vs Frankie Genaro

In February 21, 1934, Little Pancho fought a Former Olympic Gold Medalist and Former NBA Champion, Frankie Genaro at Oakland Auditorium in a 10 Rounder match, despite being a 10 rounder match, the fight lasted 8 Rounds, after it was ruled a RTD victory for Little Pancho in the 8th Round of the fight.

Little Pancho vs Augie Curtis 3

In October 5, 1934, Little Pancho and Augie Curtis had their 3rd Match against each other at Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, whereas Little Pancho is still the winner.

Little Pancho vs Star Frisco 1

This served as the first match of Little Pancho's return at Philippines and they also fought foe the Orient Bantamweight Title, whereas this match was set to be a 12 Rounder Bout, after 12 Rounds, Little Pancho came out as the Victor and the new Orient Bantamweight Champion.

Little Pancho and Buenaventura De Guzman's Rivalry

At Their first Match, De Guzman seems to not have any losses nor any Draws yet and is on a 16 Win streak, the first match was Scored a draw after 12 Rounds. Rematch/Second Match it was a 15 Rounder match 2 months after their 1st match, where it was scored a draw. Third Match set at Rizal Stadium, Manila in December 14, 1934, where it was scored a win for De Guzman making him win the Orient Feathherweight Title. at their 4th Match after Little Pancho winning against Joe Mendiola, it was again scored a Draw.

Little Pancho vs Star Frisco 2

After scoring 2 consecutive draws against Buenaventura, in October 19, 1935 Little Pancho fought Star Frisco for the 2nd time where he also wins this bout.

The Continuation of the Rivalry against Joe Mendiola

After Little Pancho's victory against Star Frisco at their second match, he continued his Rivalry with Joe Mendiola in November 16, 1935 where he wins the match, after losing to Bueneventura, Little Pancho fought Mendiola again for the Oriental Bantamweight Title in January 18, 1936 where he retains it, and at July 4, 1936 they rematched again now its a Non-Title Match, after Little Pancho's draw against Little Dado, where he won his fight again against Joe Mendiola.

Little Pancho vs Little Dado 1-4

In May 16 of 1936, Little Pancho battled against the then undefeated and Future Boxing Legend, Little Dado, whereas Little Pancho put a dirt on Little Dado's Undefeated record. In Their Rematch, nearly a month after, The Fight was scored a draw, and more than a month after, they had their Third match, where Little Pancho won against Little Dado for the 2nd time. At Their 4th Match, about 5 months after their third, They were booked to fight for 12 Rounds, but just when the match was about to end the fight was scored a Technical decision Win for Little Pancho.

Little Pancho vs Lou Salica

In May 19, 1939 at Hollywood Legion Stadium, Little Pancho fought the former NBA Champion, Lou Salica in a 10 Rounder Fight, the result is a PTS win for Salica.

Little Pancho vs Tony Olivera 1

About 10 days after fighting Henry Hook, Little Pancho battled with the future World Bantamweight title challenger, Tony Olivera, at Oakland Auditorium, the fight was scored a draw.

American Flyweight Championship

After a draw with Tony Olivera, Little Pancho fought Jackie Jurich for the American Flyweight Title in December 8, 1939 where Litte Pancho won via Knockout in the 10th Round, which is also the Final round of the bout.

Little Pancho vs Small Montana

Just after winning the American flyweight title, Little Pancho fought a fellow Filipino Boxer, Small Montana in a Non-Title fight at Oakland Auditorium, the fight went for Little Pancho earning him the victory.

World Flyweight Championship

After years of hardwork for Little Pancho but also his opponent, Little Dado, they were finally given a chance for a world championship, this serves as their 5th Match together, But through Best Efforts, no one won and it was scored a draw.

Little Pancho vs David Kui Kong Young

At Honolulu, Little Pancho faced against David Kui Kong Young in February 7th of 1941, Unfortunately for Little Pancho, he fails to Secure the Win against Young.

CSAC California Bantamweight Championship

in June 9, 1941, Litte Pancho and Tony Olivera had a rematch for the CSAC California Bantamweight title belt at Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, Despite defeating Tomy Olivera at their first match, Little Pancho lost this time, failing to win the CSAC California Bantamweight title.

Little Pancho vs Jackie Jurich 2

After losing to Tony Olivera, Little Pancho rematched with Jackie Jurich in a non-title match, Unfortunately for Little Pancho, the outcome was similar to his Rematch against Olivera, where he lost, despite Winning their first match together.

The End of Little Pancho's Career

After 3 consecutive draw and a loss, Little Pancho fought the then well-known boxer, Manuel Ortiz at Legion Stadium whereas Little Pancho lost and this also served as his last fight.

As of July 2023, Little Pancho is Rated as #15 in all Filipino Boxers Ratings BoxRec[2] Whereas he's ranked higher than Pablo Dano by 1 and ranked lower than Rene Barrientos by 1, whilst being ranked #33 in all Flyweight Boxers Rankings[3]

Little Pancho was the younger half-brother of former Flyweight World Champion Pancho Villa. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.[4]

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