Vinnie Curto
Born
Vincent Joseph Curto

(1955-07-10) July 10, 1955
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights76
Wins62
Wins by KO26
Losses10
Draws3

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 who allegedly were both homosexual; his father was also allegedly an alcoholic who abused Curto sexually.[4]

Professional boxing record

Filmography

Film credits include:[6]

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

  1. "Vinnie Curto - BoxRec".
  2. http://artic les.latimes.com/1986-04-10/sports/sp-3225_1_vinnie-curto
  3. "Vinnie Curto - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  4. "WBF | World Boxing Federation".
  5. Vinnie Curto's Professional Boxing Record –. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2012-12-07.
  6. "Vinnie Curto". IMDb.
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