José Villanueva

José Luis Villanueva (March 19, 1913-1983) was an amateur boxer from the Philippines who represented his country at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics as a bantamweight. Born in Binondo, Manila, he won the bronze medal after winning the fight for third place against Joe Lang of the United States, after losing by decision to eventual gold medalist Horace Gwynne of Canada in the semifinals.

His son, Anthony Villanueva, also became a boxer, and won a silver medal during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Olympic Games Results

• 1932 Bantamweight Bronze Medalist for the Philippines at the Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Akira Nakao (Japan) PTS
  • Lost to Horace Gwynne (Canada) PTS
  • Defeated Joe Lang (United States) Walk-Over

Notes

• Father of retired boxer Anthony Villanueva.