Criztian Pitt Laurente

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Criztian Pitt Laurente
Born (2000-01-15) January 15, 2000 (age 25)
General Santos, Philippines
Other namesGolden Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights15
Wins15
Wins by KO9
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
International Boxing Association
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bantamweight
Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2016 Philippine National Games Bantamweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2014 Palarong Pambansa Bantamweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2012 Palarong Pambansa Bantamweight

Criztian Pitt Laurente, Nicknamed "Golden Boy", is a Filipino prospect and professional boxer from General Santos. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Laurente was born on January 15, 2000, in General Santos, Philippines. [5] He is the son of Christino Laurente and Lalay Napoles. He is the third of four siblings, one of whom, Russu Laurente, is also a television personality and former amateur boxer. [6]

Criztian completed his elementary schooling in General Santos but dropped out of high school due to his boxing career. Throughout his amateur boxing career, he was cited as the best junior boxer in Asia in 2016 by Asian Boxing Confederation. [7] [8] [9] He was also cited during 2017 PSA Annual Awards and 2019 PSA Annual Awards handed out by Philippine Sportswriters Association. [10] [11] [12]

Later, Laurente was awarded as a Young Hero during the 1st Siklab Sports Youth Awards by the Philippine Olympic Committee. [13] [14]

Boxing career

Criztian Pitt Laurente has an amateur record of 14–3 and a record of 12–0 as a professional, with 7 wins by knockout. He represented the Philippines to the 2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, [15] Asian Junior Boxing Championships, [16] Children of Asia International Games, [17] Asian Youth Boxing Championships, [18] [19] and Palarong Pambansa. [20]

On May 26, 2024, Criztian Pitt Laurente represented the Philippines for the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series and Boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Qualification, but soon bid his farewell as he lost against his rival opponent, Mukhammedsabyr Bazarbay of Kazakhstan, with a unanimous 5-0 decision. [21] [22] [23] [24]

Professional boxing record

15 fights15 wins0 losses
By knockout90
By decision60
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
15Win15–0Hebi MarapuUD102025-08-31Phela Grande Convention Center, General Santos, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title
14Win14–0Alvin LagumbayKO2 (8), 1:592025-04-27Venue 88, General Santos City, Philippines
13Win13–0Alven VergaraKO1 (8), 2:472024-12-07The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
12Win12–0Munkhdalai BatochirUD82023-03-11Cheongpyeong Family Hotel, Cheongpyeong, South Korea
11Win11–0JR MagbooKO1 (10), 0:452022-11-20Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesWon vacant PBF super featherweight title
10Win10–0Richard BulacanUD102022-06-18 Mobo, Masbate Philippines
9Win9–0Vicente CasidoUD2 (8), 2:122022-02-26Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
8Win8–0Ernie SanchezTKO5 (8), 0:332021-10-23Bawing Gym, General Santos, Philippines
7Win7–0Kim LindogKO3 (8),2:592021-07-16Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay, Philippines
6Win6–0Ernesto SaulongUD82021-03-20 Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines
5Win5–0Boyce SultanUD62020-02-08Barangay Apas Sports Complex, Cebu City, Philippines
4Win4–0Jasper CaynoUD62019-12-14The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
3Win3–0Christian GabayeronKO1 (4), 0:322019-08-24 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, Philippines
2Win2–0Rogelio BoylesTKO2 (4), 0:592019-06-28Maco Municipal Gym, Maco, Philippines
1Win1–0Rey John InditaTKO2 (4), 1:242019-04-30Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines

Controversies

Canceled Fight

On February 5, 2022, several minutes before the main event started, Doctor Unabia canceled Laurente due to unknown pre-fight medical scans. [25] [26] [27] [28]

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Criztian Pitt Laurente". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "Filipino prospect Criztian Pitt Laurente". The Ring . February 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Manny Pacquiao graces revival". Rappler . November 20, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Laurente quickly disposes Magboo". The Philippine Star . November 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ Payo, Jasmine W. (February 25, 2017). "Boxing's boy braveheart". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ ""Criztian Pitt Laurente stays in gold hunt" Joaquin M. Henson". The Philippine Star . August 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ ""Young Laurente Honored in Asia" Ramon Rafael C. Bonilla". BusinessMirror . January 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ "ABC hails Laurente". The Manila Times . Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Laurente sets sights". The Manila Times . Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Pocari Sweat leads 40 recipients". Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  11. ↑ ""Brandon Vera, Thirdy, Fajardo head Best Dressed list at PSA Awards" SPINPH". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 27, 2019.
  12. ↑ ""27 entities, champions feted in PSA Awards rites" ThePhilippineStar". The Philippine Star . February 27, 2019.
  13. ↑ ""PSC-POC Media Group Siklab awards" Pang-Masa". The Philippine Star . June 23, 2018.
  14. ↑ ""Olympians Hidilyn Diaz, Onyok Velasco honored in Siklab awards" Reuben Terrado". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 29, 2018.
  15. ↑ ""Pitt Laurente the lone Pinoy standing, makes medal round in world meet" Gerry Ramos". Summit Media . August 27, 2018.
  16. ↑ ""Laurente, Pangga dominates boxing tourney in Palawan" Sun Star". Sun.Star . August 4, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Laurente Nails PH". The Manila Times . Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  18. ↑ ""Mag-utol na Laurente asam ang Finals seat" Chris Co". The Philippine Star . August 26, 2018.
  19. ↑ ""Filipino pugs advance to Asian Youth Boxing Championships quarterfinals" Rappler". Rappler . April 23, 2018.
  20. ↑ ""Boxing's boy braveheart" Jasmine W. Payo". Philippine Daily Inquirer . February 25, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Criztian Pitt Laurente World Qualification Tournament". Rappler .
  22. ↑ "Laurente Loses in Olympic Qualifiers". GMA New Media .
  23. ↑ "Laurente Stumbles in Paris Qualifier". Manila Bulletin .
  24. ↑ "Kazakh Ousts Laurente". Daily Tribune (Philippines) .
  25. ↑ "Criztian Laurente Fight Canceled". The Ring . February 5, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Criztian Laurente Fight Canceled at last minute". SunStar . February 7, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Gab calls probe controversial fight". The Philippine Star . February 8, 2022.
  28. ↑ "Gensan boxer Laurente wala nadayon". Bombo Radyo Philippines . February 7, 2022.
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