Victor Bisbal


Victor José Bisbal Melero 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 and bronze at the 2003 Pan American Games. He also participated at the 2004 Olympics in the super heavyweight division.

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 Turabo University 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 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 , David Cadieux , Davin King , George Garcia
He was defeated by Manuel Azar, Pedro Carrion and Michel López Núñez, Davin King, George Garcia and Calvin Brock, Andrey Derevtsov, Bermane Stiverne, Sebastian Koeber, Jaroslav Jakstov
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 11:10 quarterfinal
won against Leon Palmer RSC 3 semifinal
won against Juan Romans 9:6 final
Participated in 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada with only 7 fights, results were: +91 kg
lost against Manuel Azar 14:7 quarterfinal
Participated in 2000 Boxing Olympic Qualifications, results were:
lost against Calvin Brock RSCH 3
Participated in 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, Cartagena, Colombia results were: 91 kg won gold medal
won against Cesar Uribe KO 1, bodyshot, quarter final
won against Elibert Cova walkover, semifinal
won against Kertson Manswell 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 walkover
Mexico vs Russia
Lost against Andrey Derevtsov 21:19
After this fight the spectators booed the decision.
Bisbal signed with Top Rank for his professional debut in the year 2005, 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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss23–5 Devin Vargas8, 1:0218 Jan 2020 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, USBisbal disqualified for repeated low blows
27Loss23–4 Frank Sánchez4, 3:0031 Aug 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USFor vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title
26Win23–3 Edson Roberto Dos Santos BorgesTKO1, 1:017 Dec 2018 Cancha Ruben Zayas Montanez, Trujillo Alto, Puerto RicoWon WBO interim Latino heavyweight title
25Win22–3 Frankenide Farias MolaTKO5, 1:0318 Jun 2016 Gimnasio Wilfredo Rivera, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
24Loss21–3 Dominic BreazealeTKO4, 1:287 Mar 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
23Loss21–2 Magomed AbdusalamovTKO5, 1:128 Mar 2013 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor WBC–USNBC Silver heavyweight title
22Win21–1 Alex GonzálezTKO6, 1:236 Oct 2012 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
21Win20–1 Robert DanielsTKO3, 1:102 Mar 2012 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
20Win19–1 Willie HerringUD816 Apr 2011 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
19Win18–1 Brock StoddenTKO1, 2:5025 Sep 2010 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
18Win17–1 David WhittomKO1, 2:3310 Jul 2010 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
17Win16–1 Charles DavisUD626 Feb 2010 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
16Win15–1 Ruben RiveraUD424 Oct 2009 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
15Win14–1 Zack PageUD612 Sep 2009 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
14Win13–1 Ronald BellamyTKO4 1 Nov 2008 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
13Win12–1 Matt GreenKO1, 1:2731 May 2008 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
12Win11–1 Jerry ButlerTKO5, 2:541 Mar 2008 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
11Win10–1 William CookTKO2, 1:261 Feb 2008 Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico
10Win9–1 Vernon WoodwardKO2, 1:4411 Aug 2007 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
9Win8–1 Jimmy SuarezKO1, 1:5211 May 2007 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
8Win7–1 Jose LugoTKO3 24 Feb 2007 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
7Win6–1 Robbie McClimansUD68 Dec 2006 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, US
6Loss5–1 Domonic JenkinsKO2, 1:318 Apr 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
5Win5–0 James HarlingTKO3, 1:293 Feb 2006 Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
4Win4–0 Bridger BercierTKO5, 0:4612 Nov 2005 Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
3Win3–0 Victor James2, 1:2322 Jun 2005 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
2Win2–0 Jose Lugo1, 1:5026 Feb 2005 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
1Win1–0 Douglas Robertson422 Jan 2005 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US