Drian Francisco

Drian Francisco
Born	Adrian Francisco (1982-11-10) November 10, 1982 Sablayan, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Gintong Kamao ("Golden Fist")
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super Flyweight
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	36
Wins	29
Wins by KO	22
Losses	6
Draws	1

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. A few days before the bout, Francisco said that a win against Nunez was the key for a title shot. The Filipino boxer won the bout with an impressive knockout win at the 5th round. 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. 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.

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.

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

External links

• Boxing record for Drian Francisco from BoxRec (registration required)
• Official Website of Drian Francisco