John Riel Casimero Record & Stats
15 years and 11 months into his professional boxing career, John Riel Casimero has fought 37 times with 33 wins and 4 losses. As of June 2023, Casimero's boxing record stands at 33-4 (22 KO wins, 1 KO loss).
- Born
- Feb 13, 1989
- Age
- 34
- Debut
- Jun 3, 2007
- Record
- 33-4
- Rounds
- 250
- KOs
- 22 (59.5%)
- Height
- 163 cm
- Reach
- 163 cm
- Ape Index
- 0 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
| IBF | WBO |
|---|---|
| BT w1 d2 | |
| FL w1 d1 | |
| lFL e1 d3 |
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John Riel Casimero (Quadro Alas) is a Filipino professional boxer. He was born in Merida, Leyte, Philippines on February 13, 1989. Casimero made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18, on June 3, 2007. He is a three-weight-class world champion. Casimero is 34 years old, he will turn 35 in eight months and three days.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 37 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 33 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No-Contests | 0 |
| KO Wins | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 2 |
| Title Defenses | 6 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 5 |
| Losses via KO | 1 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | May 13, 2023 | 34 | Fillipus Nghitumbwa | Win | UD |
| 36 | Dec 3, 2022 | 33 | Ryo Akaho | Win | KO2 |
| 35 | Aug 14, 2021 | 32 | Guillermo Rigondeaux | Win * | SD |
| 34 | Sep 26, 2020 | 31 | Duke Micah | Win * | TKO3 |
| 33 | Nov 30, 2019 | 30 | Zolani Tete | Win * | TKO3 |
| 32 | Aug 24, 2019 | 30 | Cesar Ramirez | Win | KO10 |
| 31 | Apr 20, 2019 | 30 | Ricardo Espinoza Franco | Win | KO12 |
| 30 | Feb 16, 2019 | 30 | Kenya Yamashita | Win | TKO6 |
| 29 | Jul 21, 2018 | 29 | Jose Pech | Win | TKO2 |
| 28 | Sep 16, 2017 | 28 | Jonas Sultan | Loss | UD |
| 27 | Jun 25, 2017 | 28 | Jecker Buhawe | Win | UD |
| 26 | Sep 10, 2016 | 27 | Charlie Edwards | Win * | TKO10 |
| 25 | May 25, 2016 | 27 | Amnat Ruenroeng | Win * | KO4 |
| 24 | Jun 27, 2015 | 26 | Amnat Ruenroeng | Loss * | UD |
| 23 | Dec 13, 2014 | 25 | Armando Santos | Win | TKO2 |
| 22 | May 3, 2014 | 25 | Mauricio Fuentes | Win | KO1 |
| 21 | Oct 26, 2013 | 24 | Felipe Salguero | Win * | TKO11 |
| 20 | Mar 16, 2013 | 24 | Luis Alberto Rios | Win * | UD |
| 19 | Aug 4, 2012 | 23 | Pedro Guevara | Win * | SD |
| 18 | Feb 10, 2012 | 22 | Luis Alberto Lazarte | Win | TKO10 |
| 17 | Oct 15, 2011 | 22 | Roemart Sentillas | Win | TKO2 |
| 16 | Mar 26, 2011 | 22 | Moruti Mthalane | Loss * | TKO5 |
| 15 | Jul 24, 2010 | 21 | RamĂłn GarcĂa Hirales | Loss | SD |
| 14 | Dec 19, 2009 | 20 | CĂ©sar Canchila | Win | TKO11 |
| 13 | May 28, 2009 | 20 | Ardin Diale | Win | KO8 |
| 12 | May 8, 2009 | 20 | Allan Ranada | Win | UD |
| 11 | Oct 3, 2008 | 19 | Liempetch Sor Veerapol | Win | TKO5 |
| 10 | Aug 23, 2008 | 19 | Rodel Quilaton | Win | UD |
| 9 | Jul 17, 2008 | 19 | Roemart Sentillas | Win | TKO3 |
| 8 | Jun 12, 2008 | 19 | Roel Honor | Win | TKO1 |
| 7 | Apr 21, 2008 | 19 | Daryl Amoncio | Win | MD |
| 6 | Mar 29, 2008 | 19 | Jerome Bontog | Win | KO3 |
| 5 | Jan 12, 2008 | 18 | Rogen Flores | Win | TD |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2007 | 18 | Dodong Zalde | Win | KO2 |
| 3 | Aug 26, 2007 | 18 | Roel Honor | Win | UD |
| 2 | Aug 16, 2007 | 18 | Andrew Pal | Win | TKO2 |
| 1 | Jun 3, 2007 | 18 | Lobert Bayo | Win | UD |
* World-title fight
World Titles
Casimero is a three-weight-division world champion. He has held three world titles, one of which was a championship elevation, and the rest two were lineal championship wins.
| Weight Division | World Titles Held |
|---|---|
| Bantamweight | WBO |
| Flyweight | IBF |
| Light-flyweight | IBF |
Statistics
John Riel Casimero is 163 cm tall (5' 4.17") with a reach of 163 cm (5' 4.17"). He fights out of the orthodox stance and presents an ape-index of 0.
Casimero has a 59.5% KO rate. Of his total 22 KO wins, 13 were in the early rounds, three in the mid rounds, and six in the later rounds. He has two first-round KO wins.
Career Summary
John Riel Casimero made his professional boxing debut against Lobert Bayo at the age of 18 on June 3, 2007, defeating Bayo via 4 round unanimous decision. He went on to win 13 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 8 wins via stoppage.
Casimero had his first world title fight at the age of 22 on March 26, 2011 after 15 professional fights, against Moruti Mthalane for the IBF title. He lost to Mthalane via 5th round TKO.
Casimero has won two world titles at two weight classes. He was elevated as world champion once. For all the details about Casimero's world title wins and defenses refer to "John Riel Casimero World Titles".
Some of Casimero's best fights and notable victories include wins over Zolani Tete, Amnat Ruenroeng, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Duke Micah, Ricardo Espinoza Franco, Charlie Edwards, and Pedro Guevara.
Casimero has had a total of four losses in his professional boxing career so far.
His most recent fight was a non-title bout against Fillipus Nghitumbwa on May 13, 2023. Casimero won the fight via 12 round unanimous decision. It's been 28 days since this fight.
Career Highlights
Casimero has fought a total of 37 times till today, which includes 10 world-title fights at three weight divisions — bantamweight, flyweight, and light-flyweight. These seven fights are the highlight of his career.
March 26, 2011: In his first world-title fight, John Riel Casimero loses to Moruti Mthalane via 5th round TKO. He was fighting for the IBF flyweight title.
August 4, 2012: Casimero successfully defends the IBF light-flyweight title against Pedro Guevara, winning the fight via 12 round split-decision.
May 25, 2016: Casimero wins the IBF flyweight title from Amnat Ruenroeng, by beating Ruenroeng via 4th round KO.
April 20, 2019: John Riel Casimero beats Ricardo Espinoza Franco via 12th round KO.
November 30, 2019: Casimero wins the WBO bantamweight title from Zolani Tete, by beating Tete via 3rd round TKO.
September 26, 2020: Casimero successfully defends the WBO bantamweight title against Duke Micah, winning the fight via 3rd round TKO.
August 14, 2021: Casimero successfully defends the WBO bantamweight title against Guillermo Rigondeaux, winning the fight via 12 round split-decision.
John Riel Casimero Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Casimero's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his latest win against Fillipus Nghitumbwa, and all the other wins and losses of his career.
John Riel Casimero vs. Fillipus Nghitumbwa
On May 13, 2023, a 34-year old John Riel Casimero (32-4, 22 KO) fought a 27-year old Namibia boxer Fillipus Nghitumbwa. Nghitumbwa was coming in to this fight with a record of 12 wins and 1 loss, which included 11 wins via KO.
Casimero defeated Nghitumbwa via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Ryo Akaho
Fight page: Casimero vs. AkahoOn December 3, 2022, a 33-year old John Riel Casimero (31-4, 21 KO) fought Japanese boxer Ryo Akaho, who was 36 years old with a record of 39-2-2. Akaho was on a 13-fight win streak with 26 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Casimero. Coming into this fight, Akaho had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Casimero defeated Akaho via 2nd round KO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux
Fight page: Casimero vs. RigondeauxOn August 14, 2021, a 32-year old John Riel Casimero (30-4, 21 KO) faced Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux, who was 40 years old with a record of 20-1 in a bantamweight title-defense fight. Rigondeaux was on a three-fight win streak with 13 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage over Casimero. Coming into this fight, Rigondeaux had a single loss, which was via stoppage.
Casimero defeated Rigondeaux via 12 round split-decision to retain the WBO bantamweight title. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Duke Micah
Fight page: Casimero vs. MicahOn September 26, 2020, a 31-year old John Riel Casimero (29-4, 20 KO) faced an undefeated Ghanaian boxer Duke Micah, who was 29 years old with a record of 24-0 in a bantamweight title-defense fight. Micah was on a 24-fight win streak with 19 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Casimero.
Casimero defeated Micah via 3rd round TKO to retain the WBO bantamweight title. He handed Micah the first loss of his career, and put an end to Micah's 24-fight win streak. Casimero is now on a six-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Zolani Tete
Fight page: Casimero vs. TeteOn November 30, 2019, a 30-year old John Riel Casimero (28-4, 19 KO) faced South African boxer Zolani Tete, who was 31 years old with a record of 28-3 for Tete's WBO bantamweight title. Tete was on a 12-fight win streak with 21 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 12 cms and also had a 20 cm reach advantage over Casimero. Coming into this fight, Tete had three losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Casimero defeated Tete via 3rd round TKO to win the WBO bantamweight title. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Cesar Ramirez
On August 24, 2019, a 30-year old John Riel Casimero (27-4, 18 KO) fought Cesar Ramirez in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Ramirez via 10th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Ricardo Espinoza Franco
Fight page: Casimero vs. FrancoOn April 20, 2019, a 30-year old John Riel Casimero (26-4, 17 KO) fought Mexican boxer Ricardo Espinoza Franco, who was 21 years old with a record of 23-2. Franco was on a 13-fight win streak with 20 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Casimero had a 4 cm reach advantage over Franco. Coming into this fight, Franco had two losses, but had never been stopped.
Casimero defeated Franco via 12th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Kenya Yamashita
On February 16, 2019, a 30-year old John Riel Casimero (25-4, 16 KO) fought Kenya Yamashita in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Yamashita via 6th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Jose Pech
On July 21, 2018, a 29-year old John Riel Casimero (24-4, 15 KO) fought Jose Pech in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Pech via 2nd round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
John Riel Casimero vs. Jonas Sultan
Fight page: Casimero vs. SultanOn September 16, 2017, a 28-year old John Riel Casimero (24-3, 15 KO) fought fellow Filipino boxer Jonas Sultan, who was 25 years old with a record of 13-3. Sultan was on a four-fight win streak with 8 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height and same reach. Coming into this fight, Sultan had three losses, but had never been stopped.
Casimero lost to Sultan via 12 round unanimous decision. His three-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
John Riel Casimero vs. Jecker Buhawe
On June 25, 2017, a 28-year old John Riel Casimero (23-3, 15 KO) fought Jecker Buhawe in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Buhawe via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Charlie Edwards
Fight page: Casimero vs. EdwardsOn September 10, 2016, a 27-year old John Riel Casimero (22-3, 14 KO) faced an undefeated British boxer Charlie Edwards, who was 23 years old with a record of 8-0 in a flyweight title-defense fight. Edwards was on a eight-fight win streak with 3 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Casimero.
Casimero defeated Edwards via 10th round TKO to retain the IBF flyweight title. He handed Edwards the first loss of his career, and put an end to Edwards' 8-fight win streak. Casimero is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Amnat Ruenroeng II
Fight page: Casimero vs. Ruenroeng IIOn May 25, 2016, in their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 27-year old John Riel Casimero (21-3, 13 KO) faced an undefeated Amnat Ruenroeng again, who was now 36 years old with a record of 17-0 for Ruenroeng's IBF flyweight title. Ruenroeng was on a 17-fight win streak with 5 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 14 cm reach advantage over Casimero.
Casimero defeated Ruenroeng via 4th round KO to win the IBF flyweight title. He handed Ruenroeng the first loss of his career, and put an end to Ruenroeng's 17-fight win streak, making a successful comeback from his last loss.
John Riel Casimero vs. Amnat Ruenroeng
Fight page: Casimero vs. RuenroengOn June 27, 2015, a 26-year old John Riel Casimero (21-2, 13 KO) faced an undefeated Thai boxer Amnat Ruenroeng for the first time, who was 35 years old with a record of 15-0. Casimero was challenging Ruenroeng's IBF flyweight title. Ruenroeng was on a 15-fight win streak with 5 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 14 cm reach advantage over Casimero.
Casimero lost to Ruenroeng via 12 round unanimous decision. His seven-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
John Riel Casimero vs. Armando Santos
On December 13, 2014, a 25-year old John Riel Casimero (20-2, 12 KO) fought Armando Santos in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Santos via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Mauricio Fuentes
On May 3, 2014, a 25-year old John Riel Casimero (19-2, 11 KO) fought Mauricio Fuentes in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Fuentes via 1st round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Felipe Salguero
On October 26, 2013, a 24-year old John Riel Casimero (18-2, 10 KO) faced Felipe Salguero in a light-flyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Salguero via 11th round TKO to retain the IBF light-flyweight title. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Luis Alberto Rios
On March 16, 2013, a 24-year old John Riel Casimero (17-2, 10 KO) faced Luis Alberto Rios in a light-flyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Rios via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the IBF light-flyweight title. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Pedro Guevara
Fight page: Casimero vs. GuevaraOn August 4, 2012, a 23-year old John Riel Casimero (16-2, 10 KO) faced an undefeated Mexican boxer Pedro Guevara, who was 23 years old with a record of 18-0-1 in a light-flyweight title-defense fight. Guevara was on a four-fight win streak with 13 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Guevara had a 7 cm reach advantage over Casimero.
Casimero defeated Guevara via 12 round split-decision to retain the IBF light-flyweight title. He handed Guevara the first loss of his career, and put an end to Guevara's 4-fight win streak. Casimero is now on a three-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Luis Alberto Lazarte
Fight page: Casimero vs. LazarteOn February 10, 2012, a 22-year old John Riel Casimero (15-2, 9 KO) fought Argentinian boxer Luis Alberto Lazarte, who was 40 years old with a record of 49-10-2. Lazarte was on a one-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Casimero was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Lazarte had 10 losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Casimero defeated Lazarte via 10th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Roemart Sentillas II
On October 15, 2011, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old John Riel Casimero (14-2, 8 KO) fought Roemart Sentillas in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Sentillas via 2nd round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
John Riel Casimero vs. Moruti Mthalane
Fight page: Casimero vs. MthalaneOn March 26, 2011, a 22-year old John Riel Casimero (14-1, 8 KO) challended South African boxer Moruti Mthalane's IBF flyweight title. Mthalane was 28 years old with a record of 26-2. Mthalane was on a three-fight win streak with 17 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 6 cm reach advantage over Casimero. Coming into this fight, Mthalane had two losses, both of which were via stoppage.
Casimero lost to Mthalane via 5th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. RamĂłn GarcĂa Hirales
On July 24, 2010, a 21-year old John Riel Casimero (14-0, 8 KO) fought RamĂłn GarcĂa Hirales in his 15th professional fight. He lost to Hirales via 12th round split-decision.
John Riel Casimero vs. CĂ©sar Canchila
On December 19, 2009, a 20-year old John Riel Casimero (13-0, 7 KO) fought CĂ©sar Canchila in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Canchila via 11th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Ardin Diale
On May 28, 2009, a 20-year old John Riel Casimero (12-0, 6 KO) fought Ardin Diale in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Diale via 8th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Allan Ranada
On May 8, 2009, a 20-year old John Riel Casimero (11-0, 6 KO) fought Allan Ranada in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Ranada via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Liempetch Sor Veerapol
On October 3, 2008, a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (10-0, 5 KO) fought Liempetch Sor Veerapol in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Veerapol via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Rodel Quilaton
On August 23, 2008, a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (9-0, 5 KO) fought Rodel Quilaton in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Quilaton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Roemart Sentillas
On July 17, 2008, a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (8-0, 4 KO) fought Roemart Sentillas in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Sentillas via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
John Riel Casimero vs. Roel Honor II
On June 12, 2008, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (7-0, 3 KO) fought Roel Honor in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Honor via 1st round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Daryl Amoncio
On April 21, 2008, a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (6-0, 3 KO) fought Daryl Amoncio in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Amoncio via 8th round majority decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Jerome Bontog
On March 29, 2008, a 19-year old John Riel Casimero (5-0, 2 KO) fought Jerome Bontog in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Bontog via 3rd round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Rogen Flores
On January 12, 2008, an 18-year old John Riel Casimero (4-0, 2 KO) fought Rogen Flores in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Flores via 6th round technical-decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Dodong Zalde
On December 16, 2007, an 18-year old John Riel Casimero (3-0, 1 KO) fought Dodong Zalde in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Zalde via 2nd round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Roel Honor
On August 26, 2007, an 18-year old John Riel Casimero (2-0, 1 KO) fought Roel Honor in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Honor via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Andrew Pal
On August 16, 2007, an 18-year old John Riel Casimero (1-0) fought Andrew Pal in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Pal via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
John Riel Casimero vs. Lobert Bayo
On June 3, 2007, an 18-year old John Riel Casimero successfully debuted against Lobert Bayo. He defeated Bayo via 4th round unanimous decision.
FAQs
How many KOs does John Riel Casimero have on his record?
Casimero has knocked out 22 of his 37 opponents so far. His KO ratio currently stands at 59.5%. Of his total 33 wins, 22 of them have been via KO (66.7%).