Vinnie Curto
Vinnie Curto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vincent Joseph Curto July 10, 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 76 |
| Wins | 62 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 3 |
Vinnie Curto (born July 10, 1955) is an American former professional boxer. Curto was managed by actor Sylvester Stallone and trained by Angelo Dundee.[1]
Boxing career
IBF Super Middleweight Championship
Curto lost twice to IBF Champion Chong-Pal Park. The first bout was a decision in South Korea and then a stoppage loss.[2]
WBF Super Cruiserweight Championship
On September 20, 1996, Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title in Lincoln, Nebraska.[3]
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 that absolutely loved him. His Mother was an incredible woman and his Dad helped many alcoholics in the Boston area
Professional boxing record
Filmography
Film credits include:[5]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Tony's Bodyguard |
| 1988 | Nitti: The Enforcer | |
| 1989 | Amen | Windmill Pearson |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap | Link |
| 1990 | Downtown | Mr. Lopez |
| 1990 | Backstreet Dreams | Gus |
| 1991 | 29th Street | Zippers Bad Lungs |
| 1992 | Night Rhythms | Joseph |
| 1992 | Equinox | Gangster |
| 1992 | Intent to Kill | 'Mooch' |
| 1993 | No Escape No Return | Vice Cop #1 |
| 1993 | Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence | Kenyon |
| 1994 | Bad Blood | Will Sharp |
| 1995 | Deadly Past | Nick |
| 1996 | Barb Wire | Aide to Pryzer |
| 1996 | Unhook the Stars | Danny |
| 1997 | Brotherhood | Harry |
| 1998 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Goon #1 |
| 1998 | Surface to Air | Kurdish Soldier |
| 1998 | Logan's War: Bound by Honor | Johnny |
| 2002 | Stealing Harvard | Loach's Friend |
| 2004 | Cross Bronx | Eddie Fusco |
| 2006 | Hitman: Blood Money | Rudy Menzana |
References
- ^ "Vinnie Curto - BoxRec".
- ^ http://artic Archived 2013-07-23 at the Wayback Machine les.latimes.com/1986-04-10/sports/sp-3225_1_vinnie-curto
- ^ "Vinnie Curto - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ Vinnie Curto's Professional Boxing Record –. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2012-12-07.
- ^ "Vinnie Curto". IMDb.
External links
- Official website
- Vinnie Curto at IMDb
- Boxing record for Vinnie Curto from BoxRec (registration required)