A heartfelt thank you to reporter Ryan Yamamoto and producer Lisa Chong of KPIX CBS News Bay Area for featuring our new book, Pancho Villa: World Champion 1923, in a special segment celebrating Filipino American History Month. We are truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to share the story of Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo — the first Filipino world boxing champion — with a wider audience. Your support helps bring attention to Filipino history, culture, and the remarkable contributions of Filipino Americans, inspiring pride in our community and preserving the legacy of our heroes for future generations.

Filipino boxing legend “Pancho Villa” profiled in new book by Bay Area artist, college professor