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Marlon Tapales

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tañan and the surname or paternal family name is Tapales.
Marlon Tapales
Tapales with the IBF (red) and WBA (black) super-bantamweight titles, 2023.
Born (1992-03-23) March 23, 1992 (age 32)
Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Other namesNightmare
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach67+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins39
Wins by KO20
Losses4

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 from April to December 2023, and previously the WBO bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017.

As of October 2024, he is ranked as world's No. 1 ranked super bantamweight by The Ring[1] and second best by the TBRB.[2]

Professional career

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WBO bantamweight champion

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Tapales vs. Sor Singyu

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In 2016, Tapales defeated WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu by KO in the eleventh round and won his first world title.[3][4]

Tapales vs. Iwasa

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On 7 December 2019, Tapales fought Ryosuke Iwasa for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. During the fight Tapales suffered a concussion because of accidental head-clash. But the fight continued and Iwasa won via an eleventh-round TKO.[5]

Tapales vs. Teshigawara

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On 11 December 2021, Tapales fought Teshigawara, ranked #3 by the IBF at super bantamweight. Tapales managed to stop Teshigawara within two rounds.[6]

Unified WBA(super) and IBF super bantamweight champion

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Tapales vs. Akhmadaliev

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On 8 April 2023, Tapales beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev via split decision to win the WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight world titles and became a 2 weight world champion.[7]

Undisputed super bantamweight title fight

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Tapales vs. Inoue

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On August 21, 2023, it was reported that Tapales had entered into negotiations with the unified WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue for an undisputed title bout.[8] The fight is expected to take place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on 26 December 2023, and would be broadcast by ESPN+ in the United States.[9][10] Tapales lost the fight by 10th round knockout against Inoue earning his fourth defeat. Despite the loss, however, Tapales made history for being the first Filipino boxer to fight for undisputed in the 4-belt era, and the second Asian to do so.

Professional boxing record

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43 fights 39 wins 4 losses
By knockout 20 3
By decision 19 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Win 39–4 Saurabh Kumar UD 10 Sep 7, 2024 Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Retained WBC-ABCO Continental super-bantamweight title
42 Win 38–4 Nattapong Jankaew KO 1 (10), 2:15 May 10, 2024 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines Won vacant WBC-ABCO Continental super-bantamweight title
41 Loss 37–4 Naoya Inoue KO 10 (12), 1:02 Dec 26, 2023 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles;
For WBC, WBO, and vacant The Ring super-bantamweight titles
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, California, U.S.
38 Win 35–3 Hiroaki Teshigawara TKO 2 (12), 0:06 Dec 11, 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 Eden Sonsona TKO 2 (10), 0:46 Nov 21, 2020 Sanman Gym, General Santos, 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 27, 2016 Ayutthaya City Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand Won WBO bantamweight title
30 Win 28–2 Shohei Omori TKO 2 (12), 1:35 Dec 16, 2015 Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Japan
29 Win 27–2 Jecker Buhawe UD 10 Jan 31, 2015 USeP Gymnasium, Davao City, 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, Philippines
25 Win 23–2 Fredirex Rodriguez UD 10 Aug 1, 2013 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, 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 Prefecture, 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, Philippines
21 Win 20–1 Rex Olisa KO 3 (10), 1:41 Nov 17, 2011 Flores Auditorium, 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 Strip, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  2. ^ "Rankings – Transnational Boxing Rankings Board<". Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. ^ Salazar, Francisco (2014-06-20). "Marlon Tapales wins WBO bantamweight title – The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
  4. ^ Salazar, Francisco (2014-06-20). "Marlon Tapales' upward struggle – The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
  5. ^ Idec, Keith (7 December 2019). "Ryosuke Iwasa Drops, Stops Marlon Tapales in Eleventh". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  6. ^ "Donaire-Gaballo undercard: Marlon Tapales stops Hiroaki Teshigawara in two rounds". The Ring. 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  7. ^ "Marlon Tapales Shocks Murodjon Akhmadaliev Via Split Decision, Wins WBA/IBF Titles". Boxingscene. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  8. ^ Donovan, Jake (21 August 2023). "Inoue-Tapales: Talks Ongoing For Targeted Undisputed Championship In December". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  9. ^ Donovan, Jake (2023-10-25). "Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales Official For December 26 in Tokyo, ESPN+". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  10. ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (2023-10-25). "Naoya Inoue vs Marlon Tapales official for December 26th in Tokyo". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO bantamweight champion
July 17, 2016 – April 22, 2017
Stripped 		Succeeded by
Zolani Tete
promoted from interim status
Preceded by WBA super-bantamweight champion
Super title
April 8 – December 26, 2023 		Succeeded by
IBF super-bantamweight champion
April 8 – December 26, 2023
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