Drian Francisco
Born
Adrian Francisco

(1982-11-10) November 10, 1982
Sablayan, Philippines
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Other namesGintong Kamao ("Golden Fist")
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses6
Draws1

Drian Francisco (born November 10, 1982, in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines), nicknamed Gintong Kamao (Golden Fist), is a Filipino professional boxer. Born in the province of Mindoro, Francisco currently resides in Agoncillo, Batangas. His younger brother Lloyd Francisco, like him, is also a professional boxer.

Fighting style

Francisco is known for his powerful punches and aggressive style. His style was formerly compared to that of Luisito Espinosa.

Professional career

Francisco's father, Joe, was a former pro who is now a fireman. Early in his professional career, he was trained by former world flyweight titlist Erbito Salavarria.

He won the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title by a 7th-round TKO win over Pichitchok Singmanassak on December 30, 2006. On August 4, 2007, he defended it by stopping Wanmeechok Singwancha in one round.

After a year of inactivity, he was back in the ring on April 19, 2009, where he scored a TKO win over Sharil Fabanyo. This was held at the Araneta Coliseum and was undercard of the Nonito Donaire - Raul Martinez match.

Francisco won the WBA International super flyweight title on October 3, 2009, by stopping former WBA Flyweight Champion Roberto Vasquez in 10 rounds.

He fought Ricardo Nunez in a WBA super flyweight eliminator on April 17, 2010, at the Yñares Sports Arena in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1] A few days before the bout, Francisco said that a win against Nunez was the key for a title shot.[2] The Filipino boxer won the bout with an impressive knockout win at the 5th round.[3][4] Francisco dominated the bout from the very start and was able to knock down Nunez twice in the opening round. Nunez survived the count and tried to defend himself and box his foe in the second and third round, connecting with some solid shot to stem Francisco's aggressive style. The boxer from Panama continued on this way in the next round but was once again put in trouble and eventually knocked down twice in the 5th, after being hammered with solid combinations. Referee Bruce McTavish stopped the bout after the second knockdown.

He fought Duangpetch Kokietgym on November 30, 2010, in Nong Khai, Thailand for the WBA interim superflyweight title. He won the bout with an impressive 10th-round knockout. [5] It was a tough fight for Drian as Kokietgym repeatedly landed low blows. But in the end, Drian Francisco was able to overcome and knockout Kokietgym for the victory and WBA Interim Superflyweight Championship crown. The Thai fighter was down and out for only the second time in 54 fights.

Drian Francisco will most likely fight the winner of the Dec. 23 fight between WBA superflyweight champion Hugo Cazares and Japanese challenger Hiroyuki Hisataka. The winner of that fight will be mandated to stake the crown against Francisco on March 9. Cazares, 32, is traveling to Osaka to face Hisataka in his third title defense.

On 1 May 2011, Francisco defensed his WBA interim World Super Flyweight title to Thai boxer Tepparith Singwancha at Thailand. Francisco was knocked down in the third round. At the end Francisco lost WBA interim World Super Flyweight title for Thai boxer in Unanimous decision 113-114, 113–114, 111–117.[6]

Drian admitted he was overconfident, he vowed to bounce back from the shock loss on points to Terrapith Singwancha and said he won't make the same mistake again. Drian fought against Michael Domingo which he won in a unanimous decision in Makati Coliseum on September 23, 2011. All three judges saw the fight in favor of the Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental native Francisco (21-1-1, 16 knockouts)—96-93, 95-94 and 96-93. [7]

He is currently a boxing instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore.

Professional boxing record

36 fights 29 wins 6 losses
By knockout 22 2
By decision 7 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 29–6–1 Eduardo Hernandez RTD 2 (10), 3:00 26 May 2018 Teatro Moliere, Mexico City, Mexico
35 Loss 29–5–1 Edivaldo Ortega UD 10 27 Jan 2018 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
34 Win 29–4–1 Mateo Handig UD 10 18 Feb 2017 Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Philippines
33 Loss 28–4–1 Guillermo Rigondeaux UD 10 21 Nov 2015 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC International Silver super bantamweight title
32 Win 28–3–1 Jilo Merlin KO 1 (10), 2:12 6 Sep 2015 Barangay Labangal Gym, General Santos, Philippines
31 Loss 27–3–1 Jason Canoy Manigos TKO 1 (10), 2:12 30 May 2015 Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
30 Win 27–2–1 Jason Egera RTD 8 (10), 3:00 31 Jan 2015 University of Southeastern Philippines Gymansium, Davao City, Philippines
29 Win 26–2–1 John Mark Apolinario UD 10 8 Nov 2014 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
28 Win 25–2–1 Manuel de los Reyes Herrera KO 3 (10), 0:48 2 Aug 2014 Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California, U.S.
27 Loss 24–2–1 Chris Avalos UD 10 12 Jul 2013 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For vacant NABO super bantamweight title
26 Win 24–1–1 Javier Gallo TKO 5 (8), 2:54 19 Nov 2012 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
25 Win 23–1–1 Jose Carlos Vargas KO 1 (10) 29 Sep 2012 Estadio Héctor Espino, Hermosillo, Mexico
24 Win 22–1–1 Pichitchai Twins Gym KO 1 (12), 0:33 14 Apr 2012 Sablayan Astrodome, Sablayan, Philippines
23 Win 21–1–1 Michael Domingo UD 10 23 Sep 2011 Makati Coliseum, Makati, Philippines
22 Loss 20–1–1 Tepparith Singwancha UD 12 1 May 2011 Benjamatheputid School, Phetchaburi, Thailand Lost WBA Interim super flyweight title
21 Win 20–0–1 Duangpetch Kokietgym TKO 10 (12), 1:57 30 Nov 2010 Bueng Kan School, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Thailand Won WBA Interim super flyweight title
20 Win 19–0–1 Ricardo Nunez KO 5 (12), 2:52 17 Apr 2010 Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines WBA super flyweight title eliminator
19 Win 18–0–1 Roberto Vásquez TKO 10 (12), 2:22 3 Oct 2009 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines
18 Win 17–0–1 Sahril Fabanyo KO 2 (8), 1:33 19 Apr 2009 Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
17 Win 16–0–1 Wanchana Onesongchai KO 2 (10), 2:57 20 Dec 2008 Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
16 Win 15–0–1 Jun Eraham UD 10 19 Apr 2008 Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
15 Win 14–0–1 Samart Twingym KO 1 (10), 1:17 1 Dec 2007 Zamboanga City Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines
14 Draw 13–0–1 Nino Suelo TD 4 (10), 0:46 16 Nov 2007 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Malate, Manila, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut on Francisco's forehead caused by an accidental headbutt in round 4
13 Win 13–0 Wanmeechok Singwancha KO 1 (12), 2:20 4 Aug 2007 Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines Retained WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Deeden Sithsaithong TKO 5 (10), 0:48 22 Apr 2007 San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 Edwin Tumbaga TKO 2 (6), 0:55 25 Feb 2007 Baguio City Convention Center, Baguio, Philippines
10 Win 10–0 Pichitchai Twins Gym TKO 7 (12), 1:03 30 Dec 2006 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines Won WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Alex Guevarra TKO 5 (10), 2:24 13 Oct 2006 Trece Martires Gym, Trece Martires, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Jongjong Gagante TKO 7 (8), 0:15 26 Aug 2006 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Jung Soo Jung TKO 5 (8), 1:18 9 Jun 2006 Cavite Coliseum, Bacoor, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Renato Nival TKO 4 (8), 2:49 21 Apr 2006 Cavite Coliseum, Bacoor, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Johary Rosia UD 6 10 Dec 2005 Ynares Center, Antipolo, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Manny Pacqouan UD 6 29 Oct 2005 Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Jose Samson Martin UD 4 27 Aug 2005 Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Joshua Manzano TKO 2 (4), 0:28 17 Jun 2005 Ynares Center, Antipolo, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Jessie Caballes TKO 2 (4) 29 Apr 2005 Tambo Seaside Square, Barangay Tambo, Parañaque, Philippines

References

  1. ↑ Joaquin Henson (2010-03-24). "Francisco to accept WBA decision". PhilBoxing.com.
  2. ↑ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2010-04-15). "Francisco Believes a Win Over Nunez Will Earn a Title Shot". BoxingScene.com.
  3. ↑ "Francisco KOs Nunez, earns shot at WBA belt". GMANews.TV. 2010-04-18.
  4. ↑ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2010-04-17). "Drian Francisco Stops Nunez in Style, Earns Title Shot". BoxingScene.com.
  5. ↑ Carlo Pamintuan (2010-11-30). "Francisco's win WBA interim title with a gutsy performance over Thai". Philboxing.com.
  6. ↑ Joaquin Henson (December 2, 2010). "Drian relieved as Thai out of danger". PhilStar.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013.
  7. ↑ Ryan Songalia (2011-09-24). "Francisco overpowers Domingo in crossroads bout". GMA News.
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