Victor José Bisbal Melero (born 2 July 1980) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games in the heavyweight division[1] and bronze at the 2003 Pan American Games. He also participated at the 2004 Olympics in the super heavyweight division.[2]

Victor Bisbal
Born
Victor José Bisbal Melero

(1980-07-02) 2 July 1980 (age 44)
Salinas, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Other namesVitito
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Wins by KO17
Losses5
Victor Bisbal
Medal record
Representing  Puerto Rico
Men's Boxing
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Santo Domingo Super Heavyweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 San Salvador Heavyweight

Personal life

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Victor Bisbal began in the sport at the age of 15 years. Before beginning boxing, he competed in hurling and discus, winning four LAI championship rings in University competition and holding many Puerto Rican distance records. He graduated in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico. Victor got married on March 13, 2010 to Mariler Mejias, a volleyball player. Victor has three siblings, brothers Ricardo and Gerardo and sister Mayela. His brother Gerardo Bisbal is also a boxer and National Champ of Puerto Rico, bronze medallist in 2002 in 81 kg, 2006 in +91 kg and 2010 gold medallist Central American and Caribbean Games, having participated in 2003 in 91 kg and 2007 in +91 kg Pan American Games.

Bisbal worked with the Sports and Recreation Department and the Salinas municipal gym for years.[3] However, he was ousted when Ricardo Rosselló won the 2016 elections.[3] Afterwards, Bisbal joined his brother (who is a mechanic by profession, like their father) in operating a workshop at Salinas.[3]

Amateur achievements

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Record 60–11 Puerto Rican National Champ 1999–2004 Bisbal began boxing as an amateur at 18 years old; he had victories against Jason Estrada (USA) (2 times), David Cadieux (CAN) (2 times), Davin King (USA) (1-1), George Garcia (USA,MEX)(1-1)

He was defeated by Manuel Azar (ARG)(once), Pedro Carrion and Michel López Núñez (CUB)(once), Davin King, George Garcia and Calvin Brock (USA)(once), Andrey Derevtsov (RUS)(once), Bermane Stiverne (CAN), Sebastian Koeber (GER), Jaroslav Jakstov (LIT)(once)

He participated in 1999 Pan American Games Qualification Tournament for Central American - Salinas, Puerto Rico. These were his first amateur fights. Results were:

won against Benjamin Garcia (MEX) 11:10 quarterfinal

won against Leon Palmer (JAM) RSC 3 semifinal

won against Juan Romans (COS) 9:6 final

Participated in 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada with only 7 fights, results were: +91 kg

lost against Manuel Azar (ARG) 14:7 quarterfinal

Participated in 2000 Boxing Olympic Qualifications, results were:

lost against Calvin Brock (USA) RSCH 3

Participated in 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, Cartagena, Colombia results were: 91 kg won gold medal

won against Cesar Uribe (MEX) KO 1, bodyshot, quarter final

won against Elibert Cova (VEN) walkover, semifinal

won against Kertson Manswell (TRI) RSCO 4, final

Participated 2002 World cup, Azerbaijan results were: +91 kg Participated with Mexican team because Puerto Rico did not participate.

Mexico vs Korea

won against Mouzafar Saipov (KOR) walkover

Mexico vs Russia

Lost against Andrey Derevtsov (RUS) 21:19 After this fight the spectators booed the decision.

Professional career

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Bisbal signed with Top Rank for his professional debut in the year 2005,[4] but after a defeat he continued his career without a promoter. He continued fighting and his manager was Evangelista Cotto, Bisbal posting a record of 13-1 11 knockouts. In 2009, a year since his fight number 15, Victor Bisbal began with a new manager Orlando Piñeiro, who also manages Juan Manuel Lopez, hoping that his career will reach many championship titles. Victor and Juan Manuel are very good friends, Victor can always be seen in the ring before and after Juan Manuel's importants fights.

Professional boxing record

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28 fights 23 wins 5 losses
By knockout 17 4
By decision 6 0
By disqualification 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 23–5   Devin Vargas DQ 8 (8), 1:02 18 Jan 2020   Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, US Bisbal disqualified for repeated low blows
27 Loss 23–4   Frank Sánchez RTD 4 (10), 3:00 31 Aug 2019   Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US For vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title
26 Win 23–3   Edson Roberto Dos Santos Borges TKO 1 (10), 1:01 7 Dec 2018   Cancha Ruben Zayas Montanez, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico Won WBO interim Latino heavyweight title
25 Win 22–3   Frankenide Farias Mola TKO 5 (8), 1:03 18 Jun 2016   Gimnasio Wilfredo Rivera, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
24 Loss 21–3   Dominic Breazeale TKO 4 (8), 1:28 7 Mar 2015   MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
23 Loss 21–2   Magomed Abdusalamov TKO 5 (10), 1:12 8 Mar 2013   Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US For WBCUSNBC Silver heavyweight title
22 Win 21–1   Alex González TKO 6 (8), 1:23 6 Oct 2012   Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
21 Win 20–1   Robert Daniels TKO 3 (8), 1:10 2 Mar 2012   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
20 Win 19–1   Willie Herring UD 8 16 Apr 2011   Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
19 Win 18–1   Brock Stodden TKO 1 (6), 2:50 25 Sep 2010   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
18 Win 17–1   David Whittom KO 1 (6), 2:33 10 Jul 2010   José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
17 Win 16–1   Charles Davis UD 6 26 Feb 2010   Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
16 Win 15–1   Ruben Rivera UD 4 24 Oct 2009   Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
15 Win 14–1   Zack Page UD 6 12 Sep 2009   José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
14 Win 13–1   Ronald Bellamy TKO 4 (6) 1 Nov 2008   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
13 Win 12–1   Matt Green KO 1 (8), 1:27 31 May 2008   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
12 Win 11–1   Jerry Butler TKO 5 (8), 2:54 1 Mar 2008   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
11 Win 10–1   William Cook TKO 2 (6), 1:26 1 Feb 2008   Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico
10 Win 9–1   Vernon Woodward KO 2 (8), 1:44 11 Aug 2007   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
9 Win 8–1   Jimmy Suarez KO 1 (4), 1:52 11 May 2007   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
8 Win 7–1   Jose Lugo TKO 3 (6) 24 Feb 2007   Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
7 Win 6–1   Robbie McClimans UD 6 8 Dec 2006   Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, US
6 Loss 5–1   Domonic Jenkins KO 2 (6), 1:31 8 Apr 2006   Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
5 Win 5–0   James Harling TKO 3 (6), 1:29 3 Feb 2006   Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
4 Win 4–0   Bridger Bercier TKO 5 (6), 0:46 12 Nov 2005   Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
3 Win 3–0   Victor James TKO 2 (4), 1:23 22 Jun 2005   Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
2 Win 2–0   Jose Lugo KO 1 (4), 1:50 26 Feb 2005   Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0   Douglas Robertson UD 4 22 Jan 2005   American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US

References

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  1. ^ Paese, Gabrielle (2003) "Puerto Rico Gears Up For Pan Am Games", Puerto Rico Herald, August 1, 2003. Retrieved November 23, 2013
  2. ^ Paese, Gabrielle (2004) "P.R. Olympics-Bound Boxers Tune Up", Puerto Rico Herald, June 4, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2013
  3. ^ a b c "Bisbal se da una nueva oportunidad – the Gondol".
  4. ^ Rafael, Dan (2005) "Diaz hits books, then opponent", USA Today, January 19, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2013
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