Immigrant of the Day: Giovanni Segura (Mexico)

Photo Courtesy of Boxing Scene

Our Immigrant of the Day is Giovanni Segura, originally from Mexico and now living in Bell Gardens, California.  Segura, the WBA junior flyweight (108 pounds) champion, pummeled WBO king Ivan Calderon, on his home turf on Saturday night in Puerto Rico. Segura scored a knockout in the eighth round. Segura improved his record to 25-1-1 with his 21st knockout.  One of the best technical fighters in boxing, Calderon had been undefeated and now is 34-1-1. 

Segura, “The Aztec Warrior,” was one of seven children raised on the unforgivingly hot and dusty streets of Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero, Mexico. Years ago, Segura made the dangerous trek to the United States via Mexicali, Baja California.

KJ