Johnriel Casimero

John Riel Casimero (born February 13, 1990 in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines), more commonly known as Johnriel Casimero, is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a three-weight world champion, having held the WBO bantamweight title since November 2019 and previously, the IBF junior-flyweight title from 2012 to 2013 and the IBF flyweight title in 2016, as well as the WBO interim junior-flyweight title from 2009 to 2010 and WBO interim bantamweight title in 2019. Quadro Alas is Tagalog for four of a kind when translated, his moniker means Four Aces.

Johnriel Casimero
Statistics
Real nameJohn Riel Reponte Casimero
Nickname(s)Quadro Alas ("Four Aces")
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1990-02-13) February 13, 1990
Ormoc, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins29
Wins by KO20
Losses4

Casimero currently resides in barangay Guizo in Mandaue City, Cebu, where he trains and lives in the city's IPI Gym.[1]

Boxing career

On August 23, 2008, just a year after turning pro, Casimero defeated Rodel Quilaton for the then vacant Philippines Boxing Federeration (PBF) Flyweight title, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds.[2] Following the bout, Casimero moved down one division, to light flyweight, defeating Liempetch Sor Veerapol of Thailand by technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round to claim the then vacant WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight title.[3] Casimero successfully defended that title two bouts later against Ardin Diale, until he got the biggest break of his career.

Light flyweight division

On December 19, 2009, in Managua, Nicaragua, Casimero won the then vacant interim WBO light flyweight title, by defeating former interim WBA Light Flyweight champion César Canchila of Colombia. Canchila had a record of 28–2 coming into the bout, with his last loss coming from current WBA Light Flyweight World Champion Giovanni Segura, whom he previously defeated for the interim title. Casimero gave a spectacular performance, the fight being his first outside his home country. He was able to knockdown Canchila multiple times until the referee finally stopped the bout in the 11th round of the scheduled 12 round interim title fight.[4]

This win can give Casimero a title shot against Iván Calderón of Puerto Rico, who previously defeated Filipino boxer Rodel Mayol.[5] Casimero fought Ramón García Hirales on July 3, 2010, for his first defense of the interim WBO light flyweight title but lost by split decision.

On February 11, 2012, Casimero, and members of his team were kicked and assaulted when fans in Mar Del Plata hurled chairs and stormed the ring following his 10th-round knockout of local Argentine fighter Luis Alberto Lazarte for the IBF junior flyweight championship.[6]

After the riot, police escorted Casimero and his team to their hotel and provided protection for them. Alberto Lazarte later visited to apologize.[6]

The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest to the Argentine government after Argentine fans attacked John Riel Casimero, a Filipino fighter, in the ring after winning the title bout.[6][7]

Philippine Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez stated that the Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires filed a protest with Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting an explanation.[6] Boxer Alberto Lazarte was banned by IBF for threat, sparking a ring riot.[7]

On July 19, 2012, Casimero was declared as the regular IBF Junior Flyweight World Champion because of the inability of Ulises Solis to defend his title on or before October 30.[8]

On his first defense of the IBF junior flyweight title, Casimero faced Pedro Guevarra of Mexico on August 4, 2012. He scored a knockdown in the opening round and fought to a split decision victory.[9]

He successfully made a second defense of his title against WBC Latino light flyweight champion Luis Alberto Rios on March 16, 2013.[10] His third defense was against Felipe Salguero on October 26, 2013 and he won by eleventh-round knockout.[11]

Flyweight division

Casimero got his first shot at a world title when he challenged Moruti Mthalane of South Africa for the IBF flyweight title on March 26, 2011.[12] He was, however, stopped by the South African in five rounds, therefore marking his second career loss.[13]

Following his win against Mauricio Fuentes and Armando Santos, Casimero moved back up to the flyweight division. On June 27, 2015, Casimero lost his return to flyweight bout via unanimous decision against IBF flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng in a controversial match.[14] On May 25, 2016, Casimero challenged Ruenroeng again for the IBF flyweight title and knocked him out with a vicious body shot in the 4th round.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
33 fights 29 wins 4 losses
By knockout 20 1
By decision 9 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
33 Win 29–4 Zolani Tete TKO 3 (12) 2:14 Nov 30 2019 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Won WBO bantamweight title
32 Win 28–4 Cesar Ramirez KO 10 (12) 2:23 Aug 24 2019 Metro Manila, Philippines Retained WBO interim bantamweight title
31 Win 27–4 Ricardo Espinoza Franco KO 12 (12) 0:44 Apr 20 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, California Won WBO interim bantamweight title
30 Win 26–4 Kenya Yamashita TKO 6 (10) 0:47 Feb 16 2019 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Metro Manila
29 Win 25–4 Jose Pech TKO 2 (6) 1:41 Jul 21 2018 Casino Hipodromo Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
28 Loss 24–4 Jonas Sultan UD 12 Sep 16 2017 Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City
27 Win 24–3 Jecker Buhawe UD 6 Jun 25 2017 Iligan City, Philippines
26 Win 23–3 Charlie Edwards TKO 10 (12) 1:57 Sep 10 2016 The O2 Arena, London, England Retained IBF flyweight title
25 Win 22–3 Amnat Ruenroeng KO 4 (12) 2:10 May 25 2016 Diamond Court, Beijing Won IBF flyweight title
24 Loss 21–3 Amnat Ruenroeng UD 12 Jun 27 2015 Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok For IBF flyweight title
23 Win 21–2 Armando Santos TKO 2 (12) Dec 13 2014 Salón Las Palmas, Pesquería, Nuevo León
22 Win 20–2 Mauricio Fuentes KO 1 (12) 2:59 May 3 2014 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
21 Win 19–2 Felipe Salguero TKO 11 (12) 1:34 Oct 26 2013 Makati Coliseum, Makati City, Metro Manila Retained IBF junior-flyweight title
20 Win 18–2 Luis Alberto Rios UD 12 Mar 16 2013 Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City Retained IBF junior-flyweight title
19 Win 17–2 Pedro Guevara SD 12 Aug 4 2012 Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, Sinaloa Retained IBF junior-flyweight title
18 Win 16–2 Luis Alberto Lazarte TKO 10 (12) 1:09 Feb 10 2012 Club Once Unidos, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Won IBF interim junior-flyweight title
17 Win 15–2 Roemart Sentillas TKO 2 (10) Oct 15 2011 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
16 Loss 14–2 Moruti Mthalane TKO 5 (12) 1:50 Mar 26 2011 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng For IBF flyweight title
15 Loss 14–1 Ramón García Hirales SD 12 Jul 24 2010 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa Lost WBO interim junior-flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 César Canchila TKO 11 (12) 1:40 Dec 19 2009 Dennis Martínez National Stadium, Managua Won WBO interim junior-flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Ardin Diale KO 8 (12) 1:42 May 28 2009 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu Retained WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Allan Ranada UD 8 May 8 2009 Naga Sports Complex, Naga, Cebu
11 Win 11–0 Liempetch Sor Veerapol TKO 5 (12) 1:02 Oct 3 2008 Talisay Sports Complex, Talisay, Cebu Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Rodel Quilaton UD 10 Aug 23 2008 Eusebio Sestoso Memorial Coliseum, Alcoy, Cebu Won vacant Filipino flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Roemart Sentillas TKO 3 (10) Jul 17 2018 Compostela, Cebu
8 Win 8–0 Roel Honor TKO 1 (10) Jun 12 2008 Baybay, Leyte
7 Win 7–0 Daryl Amoncio MD 8 Apr 21 2008 Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
6 Win 6–0 Jerome Bontog KO 3 (6) Mar 29 2008 Mandaue City Plaza Square, Mandaue, Cebu
5 Win 5–0 Rogen Flores TD 6 (8) Jan 12 2008 Borbon Sports Center, Borbon, Cebu
4 Win 4–0 Dodong Zalde KO 2 (6) 1:04 Dec 16 2007 Carmen Sports Center, Carmen, Cebu
3 Win 3–0 Roel Honor UD 6 Aug 26 2007 Daanbantayan Sports Center, Daanbantayan, Cebu
2 Win 2–0 Andrew Pal TKO 2 (4) Aug 16 2007 Alcoy Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Alcoy, Cebu
1 Win 1–0 Lobert Bayo UD 4 Jun 3 2007 Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue, Cebu

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

Minor World Title:

Regional Title:

  • WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight title (112 lbs)
  • Filipino Flyweight title (112 lbs)

Personal life

Casimero has a girlfriend whom he has two daughters with.[15]

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See also
  • List of light-flyweight boxing champions
  • List of flyweight boxing champions
  • List of Filipino boxing world champions

References
  1. "GETTING TO KNOW JOHN RIEL CASIMERO". philboxing.com. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  2. "ALCOY RESULTS AND PHOTOS". philboxing.com. 24 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
  3. "MARCIAL, CASIMERO WIN IN TALISAY". philboxing.com. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
  4. "BREAKING NEWS: CASIMERO DOWNS CANCHILA FIVE TIMES EN ROUTE TO 11TH ROUND TKO VICTORY, WINS TITLE". philboxing.com. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
  5. "Casimero gets shot at Calderon's world crown". FightFan.com. 2 March 2010.
  6. Philippines protests attack on boxer in Argentina – SI.com – Boxing. Sportsillustrated.cnn.com (2012-02-15). Retrieved on 2012-03-03.
  7. Boxer Luis Lazarte banned by IBF for threat, sparking ring riot – ESPN. Espn.go.com (2012-02-17). Retrieved on 2012-03-03.
  8. "IBF DECLARES CASIMERO NEW JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION". philboxing.com. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  9. Felipe Leon. "Casimero retains IBF jr flyweight belt". Fightnews.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  10. http://www.boxingscene.com/john-riel-casimero-tops-luis-alberto-rios-dull-affair--63443
  11. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/332679/sports/boxing/casimero-retains-ibf-light-flyweight-title-with-tko-victory-over-salguero
  12. Ronnie Nathanielsz (March 1, 2011). "CASIMERO BATTLES MTHALANE FOR IBF FLYWEIGHT TITLE". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
  13. Edward Chaykovsky (March 26, 2011). "Ndlovu Shocks Molitor To Win, Mthalane KOs Casimero". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2011-03-27.
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. http://philboxing.com/news/story-149340.html
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Kermin Guardia		 WBO light flyweight champion
Interim title
December 19, 2009 - July 24, 2010		 Succeeded by
Ramón García Hirales
New title IBF light flyweight champion
Interim title
February 10, 2012 - July 19, 2012
Promoted		 Vacant
Title next held by
Milan Melindo
Vacant IBF light flyweight champion
July 19, 2012 - May 2, 2014
Stripped		 Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Mendoza
Preceded by
Amnat Ruenroeng		 IBF flyweight champion
May 25, 2016 - December 20, 2016
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Donnie Nietes
Vacant
Title last held by
Zolani Tete		 WBO Bantamweight champion
Interim title
April 20, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Won world title		 Vacant
WBO bantamweight champion
November 30, 2019 - present		 Incumbent
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