Arthur Villanueva


Arthur Villanueva is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently under the Bantamweight division.

Early life

Villanueva is the second youngest of 12 children in their family. His father died when he was 15, leaving his mother to raise the family. To help his mother, he started driving a tricycle, making him to earn as much as 100 pesos a day. Despite these hardships, he was able to finish high school and immediately proceeded to college with AB Mathematics course.
King as often called by his friends, is also an avid chess player. He earned 4 medals competing inner-city chess tournaments during his elementary and high school years. According to him, one of his greatest achievement, was coming in 2nd place in a tournament in 2004 against the best players in their hometown.
The young Villanueva started boxing at the age of 16 and lost only 7 out of his 50 amateur fights. He turned professional at the age of 19.

Professional career

Villanueva made his professional debut on November 29, 2008, at the age of 19, defeating fellow debutant Alan Magno via TKO in the second round at
PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
On August 1, 2010, Villanueva won the vacant Philippines Games and Amusement Board flyweight title via TKO in the 7th round against Brix Ray.
On December 19, 2012, "King" Arthur Villanueva won the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation super flyweight title via unanimous decision against the Japanese Taiki Eto in a fight held at Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo.
On July 13, 2013, Villanueva captured the vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title by defeating a Mexican fighter Arturo "Fuerte" Badillo via TKO on the 4th round.
On October 26, 2013, at the Pinoy Pride XXII, Villanueva won the vacant WBO International super flyweight title after his devastation of Mexico's Edgar Martinez of whom he dropped twice on the very first round.
During the Pinoy Pride XXVII held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arthur Villanueva gained the IBF International Jr Bantamweight title by stopping Henry 'El Crespo' Maldonado of Nicaragua via split decision, scoring 117-110 and 116-113 from two judges.
On July 19, 2015, "King" lost via controversial technical decision on former olympian Mcjoe Arroyo for the vacant world title. On November 28, 2015, Villanueva claimed the new WBC International Super Flyweight belt after he won their fight against Mexican Victor "Spock" Mendez via split decision in the main fight of Pinoy Pride 34 held at Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42LossSaul SanchezUD82024-07-12Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
41Loss35–5–1Elijah PierceTKO4 2:572024-03-29Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta Georgia
40Win35–4–1Chatre BuakaewdeeTKO4 1:432023-06-29Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
39Win34–4–1Saengthong Tor BuamasKO9 1:282022-06-11Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
38Win33–4–1Bryan TamayoUD62021-03-27IPI Compound, Mandaue City, Philippines
37Loss32–4–1Nordine Oubaali6 3:002019-07-06Barys Arena, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
36Draw32–3–1Carlo DemecilloMD102018-11-24IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines
35Win32–3Renren TesorioTKO7 0:422018-06-09Maasin City Sports Complex, Maasin City, Philippines
34Loss31–3Luis NeryTKO6 2017-11-4Estadio Gasmart, Tijuana, Mexico
33Win31–2Richie MepranumRTD4 2017-09-16Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
32Loss30–2Zolani TeteUD122017-04-22Leicester Arena, Leicester, Leicestershire, UKFor WBO interim bantamweight title
31Win30–1Juan JimenezKO2 2016-09-24StubHub Center, Carson, California, USARetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
30Win29–1Juan JimenezKO4 2016-05-28La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesWon WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
29Win28–1Victor MendezSD122015-11-28Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, PhilippinesWon WBC International super flyweight title.
28Loss27–1McJoe ArroyoTD10 2015-07-19Don Haskin Convention Center El Paso, Texas, USAFor the vacant IBF super flyweight title
27Win27–0Julio César MirandaUD102015-02-07 University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
26Win26–0Henry MaldonadoSD122014-09-05Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWon vacant IBF International super flyweight title
25Win25–0Fernando AguilarUD102014-03-01Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
24Win24–0Edgar MartinezKO1, 1:492013-10-26Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO International super flyweight title.
23Win23–0Arturo BadilloTKO4, 2:032013-07-13Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title.
22Win22–0Marco DemecilloUD122013-04-20University of Southeastern Philippines Gym, Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur, PhilippinesRetained OPBF super flyweight title
21Win21–0Taiki EtoUD122012-12-19Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo, JapanWon vacant OPBF super flyweight title
20Win20–0Pramuansak PhosuwanUD82012-09-22Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
19Win19–0Jeffrey CernaSD82012-06-02Resorts World Hotel, Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay, Metro Manila,Philippines
18Win18–0Rey MegrinoUD82012-03-24Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
17Win17–0Rosel AlimRTD5, 3:002011-06-25Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Bohol, Philippines
16Win16–0Mark Anthony GeraldoTD6, 1:522011-04-09University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Oriental, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut above Villanueva's right eye produced from an accidental head-butt in Round 6.
15Win15–0Samuel ApuyaTD1, 2:232011-02-26PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained Philippine Games and Amusement Board flyweight title
14Win14–0Nicardo CalambaRTD5, 3:002010-11-20PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
13Win13–0Brix RayTKO7, 2:182010-08-01PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippine Games and Amusement Board (GAB) flyweight title
12Win12–0Nicardo CalambaTKO5, 2010-05-292010-05-29PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
11Win11–0Daryl AmoncioKO2, 1:192010-04-21 Agustin Gatuslao Memorial Gym, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
10Win10–0Sherwin ManatadKO7, 1:412010-02-21PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
9Win9–0Jojo BardonTKO6, 0:362009-12-12PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
8Win8–0Daryl AmoncioTKO8, 1:022009-11-28Municipal Hall of Montevista, Montevista, Compostela Valley, Philippines
7Win7–0Fabio MarfaUD102009-10-10PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
6Win6–0Geboi MansalayaoUD82009-08-29PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
5Win5–0Mark SalomaUD82009-07-11 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
4Win4–0Edcel TunacaoKO2, 0:462009-05-30PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
3Win3–0Albert VillacampaUD62009-03-21Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Philippines
2Win2–0PJ ArongTKO4, 1:142009-02-21PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
1Win1–0Alan MagnoTKO3, 2:482008-11-29PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesProfessional debut.

Regional and Minor Titles