Giovani Segura (April 1, 1982; Ciudad Altamirano , Mexico ) is a Mexican professional boxer. Former world champion in the first flyweight category.
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| Giovani segura | |
| general information | |
| Birth name | Giovani Segura Aguilar |
| Nickname | Aztec Warrior ( Spanish: El Guerrero Azteca ) |
| Citizenship |  Mexico |
| Date of Birth | |
| Place of Birth | |
| Accommodation | Bell , California , USA |
| Weight category | 1st Flyweight (up to 48.99 kg) , Flyweight (up to 50.8 kg) |
| Rack | Left handed |
| Height | 160 cm |
| Arm span | 168 cm |
| Professional career | |
| First fight | March 28, 20103 |
| The last battle | June 18, 2016 |
| Number of battles | 38 |
| Number of wins | 33 |
| KOs | 29th |
| Defeat | four |
| No one's | one |
| Failed | 0 |
| Amateur career | |
| Number of battles | 42 |
| Number of wins | 38 |
| Number of lesions | four |
Content
- 1 Professional career
- 1.1 Championship fight with Cesar Canchila
- 1.2 Second fight with Cesar Canchila
- 1.3 Successful title defenses
- 1.4 Unification battle with Ivan Calderon
- 1.5 Second fight with Ivan Calderon
- 1.6 Championship fight with Brian Viloria
- 1.7 Champion fight with Juan Francisco Estrada
- 2 Titles
- 3 References
- 4 notes
Professional career
He made his debut in the professional ring on March 28, 2003, defeating Jesus Valadez on points. [one]
November 3, 2006 confidently won on points Colombian Carlos Tamara with a score of 116/112, 117/111 and 118/110. [2]
On June 8, 2007, he knocked out Colombian Daniel Reyes in the 1st round of the ex-world champion in minimum weight. [3]
Champion Bout with Cesar Canchila
On July 26, 2008, Segura entered the battle against Colombian Cesar Conchila for the title of interim WBA champion in the 1st flyweight title. In a duel that lasted the entire distance, the Colombian athlete won. Judges' score: 115/112 and 117/110 (twice) - all in favor of Cesar. [four]
Second battle with Cesar Canchila
On March 14, 2009, a second battle took place between Segura and Kanchila. The Mexican won by technical knockout in the 4th round and won the title of interim WBA champion in the 1st flyweight. [5]
In June 2009, Segura was granted the status of regular WBA champion in the 1st flyweight title.
Successful Title
July 25, 2009 won by TKO in the 6th round of the Filipino Juanito Rubillara. [6]
On November 21, 2009, he knocked out in the 1st round of Filipino Sonny Boy Yaro. [7]
February 20, 2010 won by TKO in the 3rd round of the Panamanian Walter Tello. [8]
Unification battle with Ivan Calderon
On August 28, 2010, Segura met in a unifying match with the WBO world champion Puerto Rican Ivan Calderon . In a very spectacular battle, Segura won by knockout in the 8th round and combined the titles. [9] For Calderon, this was the first loss in his career.
The fight itself was called "Fight of the Year" (2010) according to the magazine "Ring" . [10]
In November 2010, Segura left the WBA belt.
Second Battle with Ivan Calderon
On April 2, 2011, Giovani gave revenge to Calderon, who had previously taken the title. Segura knocked out the Puerto Rican already in the 3rd round and defended the WBO belt. [eleven]
After this victory, Segura left the WBO belt and rose to flyweight.
Championship fight with Brian Viloria
December 11, 2011 went to battle against WBO flyweight champion American Brian Viloria . The reigning champion won by TKO in the 8th round. [12]
February 23, 2013 by technical knockout in the 9th round of his compatriot, former contender for the world title in 1st flyweight champion Omar Salado. [13]
On May 18, 2013, he lost on points (113/114, 112/115 and 112/116) to the former world champion in 1st flyweight champion Edgar Sose . [fourteen]
On November 2, 2013, he knocked out in the last, twelfth round of ex-world flyweight champion Hernan Marquez. [fifteen]
Championship fight with Juan Francisco Estrada
On September 6, 2014, he met with WBA and WBO world champion Juan Francisco Estrada . He suffered an early defeat (by TKO) in the 11th round. [16]
Titles
- Interim World Champion in the First Flyweight ( WBA Interim, 2009)
- World Champion in the first flyweight category ( WBA , 2009-2010; WBO , 2010-2011)
Links
- Segura, Giovanni - professional boxing statistics for BoxRec
Notes
- β Friday 28 March 2003. Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens, California, United States .
- β Friday 3 November 2006. Palo Duro Golf Club, Nogales, Arizona, United States .
- β Giovanni Segura vs. Daniel Reyes .
- β Cesar Canchila vs. Giovanni Segura (1st meeting) .
- β Cesar Canchila vs. Giovanni Segura (2nd meeting) .
- β Giovanni Segura vs. Juanito Rubillar Neopr .
- β Giovani Segura vs. Sonny Boy Jaro .
- β Saturday February 20, 2010. Discoteca El Alebrije, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico .
- β Ivan Calderon vs. Giovani Segura (1st meeting) .
- β Ring Magazine Fight of the Year .
- β Giovani Segura vs. Ivan Calderon (2nd meeting) .
- β Brian Viloria vs. Giovani Segura .
- β Saturday, February 23, 2013. Gimnasio del Estado, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico .
- β Saturday May 18, 2013. Plaza de Toros Eloy Cavazos, Zitacuaro, MichoacΓ‘n de Ocampo, Mexico .
- β Saturday, November 2, 2013. Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico .
- β Saturday, September 6, 2014. Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico .