Vinnie Curto


Vinnie Curto is a retired American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division. Curto was managed by actor Sylvester Stallone and trained by Angelo Dundee.

Boxing career

IBF Super Middleweight Championship

Curto lost twice to IBF Champion Chong-Pal Park. The first bout was a very disputed decision in South Korea and then a stoppage loss with just seconds left.

WBF Super Cruiserweight Championship

On September 20, 1996, Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Acting career

Curto has made various film and television appearances. He made his on-screen debut on November 9, 1984, when he appeared on the first season of Miami Vice in Episode 7 entitled "No Exit". He played a bodyguard for Tony Amato, played by Bruce Willis.

Personal

Curto was born to a couple who allegedly were both homosexual; his father was also allegedly an alcoholic who abused Curto sexually.

Professional boxing record

Filmography

Film credits include:
YearFilmRole
1984Miami ViceTony's Bodyguard
1988'
1989AmenWindmill Pearson
1989Quantum LeapLink
1990DowntownMr. Lopez
1990Backstreet DreamsGus
199129th StreetZippers Bad Lungs
1992Night RhythmsJoseph
1992EquinoxGangster
1992Intent to KillMooch
1993No Escape No ReturnVice Cop #1
1993'Kenyon
1994Bad BloodWill Sharp
1995Deadly PastNick
1996Barb WireAide to Pryzer
1996Unhook the StarsDanny
1997BrotherhoodHarry
1998Walker, Texas RangerGoon #1
1998Surface to AirKurdish Soldier
1998'Johnny
2002Stealing HarvardLoach's Friend
2004Cross BronxEddie Fusco
2006'Rudy Menzana