Marlon Tapales
Marlon Tapales (born March 23, 1992) is a Filipino professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles since April 2023 and previously the WBO bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017.
| Marlon Tapales | |
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.jpg.webp) Tapales with the IBF (red) and WBA (black) super-bantamweight titles, 2023. | |
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Nightmare |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Reach | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Born | March 23, 1992 Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 3 |
Professional career
He has lost to future world titlist David Sánchez.[1][2]
In 2016, Tapales won the World Boxing Organization bantamweight world title over Pungluang Sor Singyu.[3][4]
Tapales vs. Iwasa
On 7 December 2019, Tapales fought Ryosuke Iwasa for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. Iwasa won via an eleventh-round TKO.[5]
Tapales vs. Teshigawara
On 11 December 2021, Tapales fought Teshigawara, ranked #3 by the IBF at super bantamweight. Tapales managed to stop Teshigawara within two rounds.[6]
Tapales vs. Akhmadaliev
On 8 April 2023, Tapales beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev via split decision to win the WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight world titles.[7]
Professional boxing record
| 40 fights | 37 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 2 |
| By decision | 18 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Win | 37–3 | Murodjon Akhmadaliev | SD | 12 | Apr 8, 2023 | Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | Won WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles |
| 39 | Win | 36–3 | Jose Estrella | KO | 2 (8), 1:39 | May 14, 2022 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 35–3 | Hiroaki Teshigawara | TKO | 2 (12), 0:06 | Dec 11, 2021 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 34–3 | Eden Sonsona | TKO | 2 (10), 0:46 | Nov 21, 2020 | Sanman Gym, General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines | |
| 36 | Loss | 33–3 | Ryosuke Iwasa | TKO | 11 (12), 1:09 | Dec 7, 2019 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | For vacant IBF interim super-bantamweight title |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Roberto Castaneda | KO | 3 (10), 1:37 | Jun 1, 2019 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Fernando Vargas Parra | RTD | 5 (10), 3:00 | Feb 16, 2019 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Goodluck Mrema | KO | 1 (10), 2:10 | Sep 30, 2018 | SM North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Shohei Omori | TKO | 11 (12), 0:16 | Apr 23, 2017 | Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan | WBO bantamweight title at stake only for Omori after Tapales missed weight |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Pungluang Sor Singyu | KO | 11 (12), 0:30 | Jul 17, 2016 | Ayutthaya City Park, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Thailand | Won WBO bantamweight title |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Shohei Omori | TKO | 2 (12), 1:35 | Dec 16, 2015 | Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan | |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Jecker Buhawe | UD | 10 | Jan 31, 2015 | USeP Gymnasium, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Fadhili Majiha | UD | 12 | Jun 28, 2014 | Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium,Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Hayato Kimura | TD | 5 (10), 1:40 | Apr 13, 2014 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan | |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Galih Susanto | UD | 10 | Feb 8, 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | Fredirex Rodriguez | UD | 10 | Aug 1, 2013 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines | Won WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Ruben Manakane | TKO | 4 (10), 2:17 | May 26, 2013 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan | |
| 23 | Loss | 21–2 | David Sánchez | MD | 12 | Feb 23, 2013 | Gimnasio del Estado, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico | For vacant WBC interim Silver super flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Rasmanudin | KO | 2 (8), 1:10 | Oct 20, 2012 | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Rex Olisa | KO | 3 (10), 1:41 | Nov 17, 2011 | Flores Auditorium, Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Martin Mubiru | UD | 10 | Oct 9, 2011 | Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu, Philippines | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Manot Comput | KO | 4 (10), 1:50 | Jun 25, 2011 | Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Alejandro Solorio | MD | 6 | May 6, 2011 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Charlie Cabilla | KO | 1 (10), 2:46 | Feb 6, 2011 | Dalaguete Sports Complex, Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Rey Megrino | UD | 10 | Nov 5, 2010 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Richard Olisa | UD | 10 | Oct 6, 2010 | Glan, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Charlie Cabilla | UD | 12 | Jun 12, 2010 | Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines | Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Warlito Parrenas | TKO | 7 (12), 1:19 | Apr 9, 2010 | Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | Won Philippines GAB light-flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Randy Petalcorin | TKO | 2 (8), 2:50 | Jan 23, 2010 | Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Armando dela Cruz | UD | 10 | Nov 8, 2009 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Jerson Mancio | UD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Brix Ray | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | May 30, 2009 | City Auditorium, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines | For Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Michael Rodriguez | UD | 8 | Apr 19, 2009 | Mahinog Gym, Mahinog, Camiguin, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Rodel Tejares | UD | 8 | Mar 25, 2009 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ryan Tampus | UD | 6 | Jan 15, 2009 | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Charlie Lamila | TKO | 6 | Dec 27, 2008 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Freddie Martinez | UD | 6 | Nov 19, 2008 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jherom Tuyor | UD | 4 | Sep 20, 2008 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Sherwin McDo Lungay | MD | 4 | Aug 23, 2008 | BS Gym, Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Nestor Gamolo | TKO | 1 (4), 0:54 | Jul 18, 2008 | Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines |
See also
References
- "Team Tapales Claim Robbery in David Sanchez Defeat – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- "Marlon Tapales Absorbs Majority Decision Defeat Against Tornado Sanchez In Mexico". Philboxing.com. 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- Salazar, Francisco (2014-06-20). "Marlon Tapales wins WBO bantamweight title – The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- Salazar, Francisco (2014-06-20). "Marlon Tapales' upward struggle – The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- Idec, Keith (7 December 2019). "Ryosuke Iwasa Drops, Stops Marlon Tapales in Eleventh". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- "Donaire-Gaballo undercard: Marlon Tapales stops Hiroaki Teshigawara in two rounds". The Ring. 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- "Marlon Tapales Shocks Murodjon Akhmadaliev Via Split Decision, Wins WBA/IBF Titles". Boxingscene. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
External links
- Boxing record for Marlon Tapales from BoxRec (registration required)
- Marlon Tapales - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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