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 divisionPaese, Gabrielle (2003) "Puerto Rico Gears Up For Pan Am Games", Puerto Rico Herald, August 1, 2003. Retrieved November 23, 2013 and bronze at the 2003 Pan American Games. He also participated at the 2004 Olympics in the super heavyweight division.Paese, Gabrielle (2004) "P.R. Olympics-Bound Boxers Tune Up", Puerto Rico Herald, June 4, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2013

Personal life 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. However, he was ousted when Ricardo Rosselló won the 2016 elections. Afterwards, Bisbal joined his brother (who is a mechanic by profession, like their father) in operating a workshop at Salinas.

Amateur achievements

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.

2003 Pan American Games, Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana results were: +91 kg won bronze medal won against David Cadieux (CAN) 19:12 quarter-final lost against Michel López Núñez (CUB) 17:13 semifinal 2004 Titan Games Atlanta, USA result were: lost against Sebastian Koeber (GER) 25-18 2004 Boxing Olympic Qualifications Tijuana, Mexico results were: lost against Bermane Stiverne (CAN) points doubtful decision after Bermane Stiverne lost against George Garcia (MEX) 2004 Boxing Olympic Qualifications Rio de Janeiro, Brasil results were: won against Freeman Smith (BER) RSCO semifinal won against George Garcia (MEX) 23-19 final 2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece result were: lost against Jaroslavas Jaksto (LTU) 26:17 preliminaries

Professional career

Bisbal signed with Top Rank for his professional debut in the year 2005,Rafael, Dan (2005) "Diaz hits books, then opponent", USA Today, January 19, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2013 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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes28Loss23–5Devin Vargas8 (8), 18 Jan 202027Loss23–4Frank Sánchez4 (10), 31 Aug 201926Win23–3Edson Roberto Dos Santos BorgesTKO1 (10), 7 Dec 201825Win22–3Frankenide Farias MolaTKO5 (8), 18 Jun 201624Loss21–3Dominic BreazealeTKO4 (8), 7 Mar 201523Loss21–2Magomed AbdusalamovTKO5 (10), 8 Mar 201322Win21–1Alex GonzálezTKO6 (8), 6 Oct 201221Win20–1Robert DanielsTKO3 (8), 2 Mar 201220Win19–1Willie HerringUD816 Apr 201119Win18–1Brock StoddenTKO1 (6), 25 Sep 201018Win17–1David WhittomKO1 (6), 10 Jul 201017Win16–1Charles DavisUD626 Feb 201016Win15–1Ruben RiveraUD424 Oct 200915Win14–1Zack PageUD612 Sep 200914Win13–1Ronald BellamyTKO4 (6)1 Nov 200813Win12–1Matt GreenKO1 (8), 31 May 200812Win11–1Jerry ButlerTKO5 (8), 1 Mar 200811Win10–1William CookTKO2 (6), 1 Feb 200810Win9–1Vernon WoodwardKO2 (8), 11 Aug 20079Win8–1Jimmy SuarezKO1 (4), 11 May 20078Win7–1Jose LugoTKO3 (6)24 Feb 20077Win6–1Robbie McClimansUD68 Dec 20066Loss5–1Domonic JenkinsKO2 (6), 8 Apr 20065Win5–0James HarlingTKO3 (6), 3 Feb 20064Win4–0Bridger BercierTKO5 (6), 12 Nov 20053Win3–0Victor James2 (4), 22 Jun 20052Win2–0Jose Lugo1 (4), 26 Feb 20051Win1–0Douglas Robertson422 Jan 2005

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