Bernabe Concepcion

Bernabe Concepcion
Born	Bernabe Concepcion (1988-01-20) January 20, 1988 Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	The Real Deal Kamaong Llave ("Wrench Fist")
Statistics
Weight(s)	Featherweight
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	43
Wins	34
Wins by KO	20
Losses	7
Draws	2

Bernabe "Abe" Concepcion (born 1988) is a retired Filipino featherweight boxer. Concepcion resides in Rizal, Viga, Catanduanes, Philippines. Being from a boxing-oriented family, he trained from a young age. He turned professional at the age of 16.

Early life

Concepcion has two older brothers who were also professional boxers. They were his inspiration for having taken up boxing himself. He started boxing at an early age, watching his brothers at first and eventually training with them. He then went into amateur boxing but almost immediately turned professional when he turned 16.

Professional career

Oriental bantamweight

He capture the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title on July 31, 2015 at the 12,000-seater Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay, Philippines against Tanzanian boxer Juma Fundi.

Super bantamweight

Having developed his boxing skill in his early life, by 2005, he was considered to be one of the most promising boxing talents to emerge from the Philippines. Today, Concepcion fights mainly in the United States, carving out wins away from his homeland Philippines

He won his first title via KO in China against a Chinese hometown boxer, and gained his two recent belts in the United States against rated opposition. During this first professional bout, he gained his first knockdown, but was able to floor his veteran opponent as well in the early rounds of that fight (Concepcion was 17 years of age at the time). A year later, he won the WBC youth super bantamweight title by scoring a unanimous decision win over a then undefeated opponent, Joksan "El Torito" Hernandez.

Bob Arum immediately signed Concepcion up for Top Rank Boxing following this win.

Featherweight

For his first world title shot, Concepcion took on Steven Luevano for the WBO featherweight title on August 15, 2009. Originally, the fight was supposed to be included in the undercard of the May 2, 2009 bout between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton but Luevano pulled out due to an injury. Instead, Concepcion fought Colombian Yogli Herrera that night and managed to eke out a 6-round decision.

Concepcion lost his title bout against Steven Luevano via disqualification. Luevano was ahead on the scorecards when Concepcion landed late blows after the seventh round, resulting in a disqualification.

On February 13, 2010, Concepcion faced Puerto Rican Mario “Principe Ponceño” Santiago at the Las Vegas Hilton in Paradise, Nevada. The Filipino boxer won the 10-round bout by unanimous decision with the scores 98-91, 96-93, 97-92. Concepcion was also able to knock the opponent down in the 6th-round with a powerful right. This win brought Concepcion to a potential fight against Puerto Rican sensation Juan Manuel López.

Bernabe Concepcion fought for the WBO featherweight championship again on July 10, 2010. This time, he took on Juan Manuel Lopez who won the belt from Luevano. In the opening round, Concepcion was floored by Lopez but rose back up to respond with a knockdown of his own. In the next round where the bout concluded, Concepcion was brought down by Lopez twice, prompting the referee to call a halt to the match. This was Concepcion's first defeat by stoppage. In response to the outcome of the match, Manny Pacquiao, who coached him in the days leading to the fight, blamed Concepcion for not taking his (Pacquiao's) advice. Bernabe Concepcion is now going to fight Alejandro Perez 14-2-1 9KOs on the undercard to the showtime super fight between Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez.

Professional boxing record

43 fights	34 wins	7 losses
By knockout	20	2
By decision	14	4
By disqualification	0	1
Draws	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, Time	Date	Location	Notes
43	Loss	34–7–2	Jimmy Paypa	SD	12	12 Mar 2016	Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines	Lost WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
42	Win	34–6–2	Juma Fundi	TKO	2 (12), 0:56	31 Jul 2015	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines	Won vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
41	Win	33–6–2	Rasmanudin	KO	2 (10), 2:10	23 Jan 2015	Fortuno Civic Center, Nabua, Philippines
40	Draw	32–6–2	Eden Sonsona	TD	3 (10), 2:22	26 Jul 2014	Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines	Fight stopped due to a cut on Concenpcion's right eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in round 3
39	Win	32–6–1	Boido Simanjuntak	RTD	7 (10), 3:00	21 Apr 2013	Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
38	Win	31–6–1	Richard Olisa	KO	2 (10), 0:31	13 Oct 2012	Batangay City Coliseum, Batangas City, Philippines
37	Loss	30–6–1	Mikey Garcia	TKO	7 (10), 2:33	10 Mar 2012	Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico	For NABF and NABO featherweight titles
36	Win	30–5–1	Aaron Garcia	SD	10	27 Oct 2011	San Miguel Indian Casino, Highland California
35	Loss	29–5–1	Juan Carlos Martinez	SD	8	6 May 2011	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34	Loss	29–4–1	Juan Manuel López	TKO	2 (12), 2:37	10 Jul 2010	Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico	For WBO featherweight title
33	Win	29–3–1	Mario Santiago	UD	10	13 Feb 2010	Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, U.S.
32	Loss	28–3–1	Steven Luevano	DQ	7 (12), 3:00	15 Aug 2009	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada U.S.	For WBO featherweight title;Concepcion disqualified after he hit Luevano after the bell ringed to end the 7th round
31	Win	28–2–1	Yogli Herrera	UD	6	2 May 2009	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30	Win	27–2–1	Sande Otieno	TD	5 (12), 3:00	11 Jan 2009	Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines	Won vacant WBC International featherweight title;Otieno sustains a cut above his right eye and his nose also begun to bleed both caused by punches, after consulting with the ring physician and Otieno's corner, Bruce McTavish stops the contest
29	Win	26–2–1	Giovanni Caro	KO	8 (10), 2:35	25 Sep 2008	Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, U.S.
28	Win	25–2–1	Adam Carrera	TKO	3 (10), 2:14	26 Jul 2008	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27	Win	24–2–1	Torrence Daniels	TKO	2 (10), 2:42	26 Apr 2008	Plaza de Toros Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico	Defended NABF super bantamweight title
26	Win	23–2–1	Juan Ruiz Jr.	UD	12	9 Feb 2008	Domo De La Feria, Leon, Mexico	Defended NABF super bantamweight title
25	Win	22–2–1	Salvador Garcia	TKO	9 (10), 0:47	4 Oct 2007	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24	Win	21–2–1	Gabriel Elizondo	TKO	4 (10), 2:11	4 Aug 2007	Allstate Arena, Rosemont, U.S.	Won vacant NABF super bantamweight title
23	Win	20–2–1	Benjamín Flores	UD	10	14 Apr 2007	Alamodome, San Antonio, U.S.	Defended WBC Youth super bantamweight title
22	Win	19–2–1	Jae Choon Moon	TKO	4 (10), 2:59	25 Feb 2007	Baguio City Convention Center, Baguio City, Philippines
21	Win	18–2–1	Joksan Hernandez	UD	10	18 Nov 2006	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Youth super bantamweight title
20	Win	17–2–1	Sonny Gonzalez	UD	10	17 Sep 2006	Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
19	Win	16–2–1	Ariel Delgado	TD	5 (10), 2:27	22 Jul 2006	Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines	Concepcion suffered a significant cut which caused fight to be charged as technical decision
18	Win	15–2–1	Jojo Arnado	KO	1 (10), 2:55	26 Jun 2006	Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines
17	Win	14–2–1	Jake Verano	SD	10	20 May 2006	Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
16	Win	13–2–1	Rey Martizano	TKO	1 (10), 1:35	23 Apr 2006	Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
15	Win	12–2–1	Jiang Weiyang	KO	7 (10)	24 Feb 2006	Shanghai, China
14	Win	11–2–1	Rico Genon	TKO	6 (10)	7 Jan 2006	Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
13	Draw	10–2–1	Alex Escaner	SD	12	10 Dec 2005	St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Philippines	For GAB super bantamweight title
12	Win	10–2	Noel Sungahid	KO	1 (10)	27 Aug 2005	Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
11	Win	9–2	Flash Murillo	TKO	1 (10), 2:59	25 Jun 2005	Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
10	Win	8–2	Elden Dela Cruz	KO	1 (10), 2:50	2 May 2005	Tagudin Covered Court, Tagudin, Philippines
9	Loss	7–2	Mark Sales	MD	10	5 Mar 2005	Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
8	Win	7–1	Sonny Gonzalez	KO	4 (8), 0:42	12 Feb 2005	Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
7	Win	6–1	Danilo Logramonte	KO	1 (8), 0:44	3 Jan 2005	Palaez Sports Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6	Win	5–1	Edgar Gabejan	UD	8	21 Oct 2004	Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
5	Win	4–1	Felix Manalansan	UD	6	28 Aug 2004	Angono Sports Complex (Angono Municipal Gym), Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Philippines
4	Win	3–1	Chris Dujali	UD	6	4 Jul 2004	Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
3	Loss	2–1	Richard Garcia	MD	6	23 Apr 2004	Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
2	Win	2–0	Jerry Duaso	TKO	3 (4), 1:25	28 Mar 2004	Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
1	Win	1–0	George Zerrudo	MD	4	14 Feb 2004	Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

External links

• Boxing record for Bernabe Concepcion from BoxRec (registration required)
• Filipino boxer won vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title from Rappler