Bernabe Concepcion

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Bernabe Concepcion
Born
Bernabe Concepcion

(1988-01-20) January 20, 1988 (age 36)
Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Other namesThe Real Deal
Kamaong Llave ("Wrench Fist")
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins34
Wins by KO20
Losses7
Draws2

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.

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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. [1] This win brought Concepcion to a potential fight against Puerto Rican sensation Juan Manuel López. [2]

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. [3]

Professional boxing record

43 fights34 wins7 losses
By knockout202
By decision144
By disqualification01
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
43Loss34–7–2Jimmy PaypaSD1212 Mar 2016Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, PhilippinesLost WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
42Win34–6–2Juma FundiTKO2 (12), 0:5631 Jul 2015Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
41Win33–6–2RasmanudinKO2 (10), 2:1023 Jan 2015Fortuno Civic Center, Nabua, Philippines
40Draw32–6–2 Eden Sonsona TD3 (10), 2:2226 Jul 2014Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut on Concenpcion's right eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in round 3
39Win32–6–1Boido SimanjuntakRTD7 (10), 3:0021 Apr 2013Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
38Win31–6–1Richard OlisaKO2 (10), 0:3113 Oct 2012Batangay City Coliseum, Batangas City, Philippines
37Loss30–6–1 Mikey Garcia TKO7 (10), 2:3310 Mar 2012Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor NABF and NABO featherweight titles
36Win30–5–1 Aaron Garcia SD1027 Oct 2011San Miguel Indian Casino, Highland California
35Loss29–5–1Juan Carlos MartinezSD86 May 2011Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Loss29–4–1 Juan Manuel López TKO2 (12), 2:3710 Jul 2010Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor WBO featherweight title
33Win29–3–1 Mario Santiago UD1013 Feb 2010Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, U.S.
32Loss28–3–1 Steven Luevano DQ7 (12), 3:0015 Aug 2009Hard 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
31Win28–2–1Yogli HerreraUD6 2 May 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30Win27–2–1Sande OtienoTD5 (12), 3:0011 Jan 2009Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, PhilippinesWon 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
29Win26–2–1 Giovanni Caro KO8 (10), 2:3525 Sep 2008Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, U.S.
28Win25–2–1Adam CarreraTKO3 (10), 2:14 26 Jul 2008 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27Win24–2–1Torrence DanielsTKO2 (10), 2:4226 Apr 2008Plaza de Toros Juriquilla, Queretaro, MexicoDefended NABF super bantamweight title
26Win23–2–1Juan Ruiz Jr.UD129 Feb 2008Domo De La Feria, Leon, MexicoDefended NABF super bantamweight title
25Win22–2–1Salvador GarciaTKO9 (10), 0:474 Oct 2007Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24Win21–2–1Gabriel ElizondoTKO4 (10), 2:114 Aug 2007Allstate Arena, Rosemont, U.S.Won vacant NABF super bantamweight title
23Win20–2–1 Benjamín Flores UD10 14 Apr 2007 Alamodome, San Antonio, U.S.Defended WBC Youth super bantamweight title
22Win19–2–1Jae Choon MoonTKO4 (10), 2:5925 Feb 2007Baguio City Convention Center, Baguio City, Philippines
21Win18–2–1Joksan HernandezUD1018 Nov 2006Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, U.S.Won vacant WBC Youth super bantamweight title
20Win17–2–1Sonny GonzalezUD1017 Sep 2006Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
19Win16–2–1Ariel DelgadoTD5 (10), 2:2722 Jul 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, PhilippinesConcepcion suffered a significant cut which caused fight to be charged as technical decision
18Win15–2–1Jojo ArnadoKO1 (10), 2:5526 Jun 2006Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines
17Win14–2–1Jake VeranoSD1020 May 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
16Win13–2–1Rey MartizanoTKO1 (10), 1:3523 Apr 2006Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
15Win12–2–1Jiang WeiyangKO7 (10)24 Feb 2006Shanghai, China
14Win11–2–1Rico GenonTKO6 (10)7 Jan 2006Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
13Draw10–2–1Alex EscanerSD1210 Dec 2005St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, PhilippinesFor GAB super bantamweight title
12Win10–2Noel SungahidKO1 (10)27 Aug 2005Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
11Win9–2Flash MurilloTKO1 (10), 2:5925 Jun 2005Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
10Win8–2Elden Dela CruzKO1 (10), 2:502 May 2005Tagudin Covered Court, Tagudin, Philippines
9Loss7–2Mark SalesMD105 Mar 2005Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
8Win7–1Sonny GonzalezKO4 (8), 0:4212 Feb 2005Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
7Win6–1Danilo LogramonteKO1 (8), 0:443 Jan 2005Palaez Sports Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6Win5–1Edgar GabejanUD821 Oct 2004Cantada Sports Center, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
5Win4–1Felix ManalansanUD628 Aug 2004Angono Sports Complex (Angono Municipal Gym), Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Philippines
4Win3–1Chris DujaliUD64 Jul 2004Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
3Loss2–1Richard GarciaMD623 Apr 2004Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
2Win2–0Jerry DuasoTKO3 (4), 1:2528 Mar 2004Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
1Win1–0George ZerrudoMD414 Feb 2004Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

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References

  1. ↑ "Donaire aims for Darchinyan's titles after Pinoy Power 3 KO". abs-cbnNEWS.com. 2010-02-14.
  2. ↑ Mark Vester (2010-02-13). "Bernabe Concepcion decisions Santiago, Juanma is next". boxingscene.com.
  3. ↑ Ronnie Nathanielsz (July 11, 2010). "Concepcion Failed To Follow Manny Pacquiao's Instructions". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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