Victor
United States
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Breaking
Place of birth | Kissimmee, Florida |
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Nationality | United States |
Career start | 2005 |
Disciplines | breaking |
Victor Montalvo, also known as B-Boy Victor, is a Mexican-American breaker from Florida who was introduced to the art of breaking by his father and uncle at the young age of six. His love for the dance form flourished over the years, with the help of the late B-Boy legend Mex One.
“MexOne was mentoring me for three months,” Victor says. “He made me believe in myself. He was the main person that really subconsciously put it in my head without me knowing. He really brought that side out of me. Even after his passing, I still use what he told me till this day."
Proud of his Mexican roots and Florida home, B-Boy Victor has achieved a lot but keeps striving for more. After winning his first Red Bull BC One World Championship in 2015 – a win Victor describes as his “most important,” he gave his winning belt to his dad – a pioneer in Mexico’s breaking scene. “I did it for my family. I had a lot of doubts in my mind. My dad was like, ‘I always wanted to be a champion. Come on, you got this.’ After winning it, he was so proud of me. He called me crying. He's like, ‘Man, I'm so proud’.”
To Victor, style and personality are what matter the most in breaking – his blend of old-school moves and new styles. He currently trains to improve his explosiveness and energy for future battles, but believes the soul of breaking isn’t in physical power – it’s in creativity and individuality.
A core member of Squadron crew, MF Kidz and the Red Bull BC One All Stars, Victor secured his spot with Team USA at Paris 2024 by winning the WDSF 2023 World Championship in Leuven, Belgium. He went on to win the bronze medal in a thrilling battle against fellow Red Bull BC One All Star Shigekix. The medal is another accolade to add to his notable achievements, which include being a two-time Red Bull BC One World Champion (2015 and 2022) and the Undisputed World B-Boy Series winner (2015 and 2017). You can watch his story unfold in the movie Breaking the Loop.