Dennis Laurente

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Dennis Laurente
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1977-07-29) 29 July 1977 (age 44)
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights64
Wins50
Wins by KO30
Losses9
Draws5

Dennis Laurente (born July 29, 1977) is a Filipino professional boxer.

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During his younger days, his family migrated to Agusan del Sur. He continued his studies in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur and later in 1997, they migrated again in Agusan del Norte where he had a stint of work in a factory line making durian candy in Butuan City. Later, Laurente joined his parents in Leyte and did some work in the farm until he went to Manila to live with his uncle. A friend and pro boxer Aljun Corporal brought Laurente to Elorde in 1998. [1]

He fights under the care of Johnny S. Elorde, President of the Johnny Elorde Management International, and his wife, Liza Elorde, a boxing care manager. [2]

Professional career

Laurente started as a professional boxer on April 23, 1994, against Alberto Sososco. He won the bout via technical knockout in round 4.

He won his first title, the Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) lightweight championship, on August 9, 2000, against veteran fighter Francis Velasquez. The bout was held in Manila and ended by unanimous decision, all in favor of Laurente. On May 4, 2001, he took on Thai boxer Prawet Singwancha but suffered his first ever loss by unanimous decision. The fight was for the PABA lightweight title. Despite the loss, Laurente won the vacant OPBF lightweight title against Yosuke Otsuka in his next bout on November 23, 2001. He defended the title a total of 7 times, but fell short to Chicashi Inada on March 5, 2005. After 3 more fights, Laurente moved to the light welterweight division.

Professional record

49 Wins (30 knockouts), 7 defeats, 5 Draw [3]
No.Res.RecordOpponentTypeRound
Time
DateLocationNotes
61loss49-7-5 Flag of Japan.svg Takayuki HosokawaSD12 (12)2015-11-22 Flag of Japan.svg Sumiyoshi SportsCenter, Osaka, Japan Lost OPBF Super Welterweight championship
60loss49-6-5 Flag of the United States.svg John JacksonUD12 (12)2015-08-02 Flag of the United States.svg Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
59Win49-5-5 Flag of Japan.svg Tadashi YubaTKO 6 (12), 2:382014-12-18 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant OPBF Super Welterweight championship
58Win48-5-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ely PangaribuanTKO2 (12), 2:592014-08-22 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines Retains WBC Asian Boxing Council Super Welterweight title
57Win47-5-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Singdet NonpitayakomKO5 (12), 2:572014-02-01 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines Retains WBC Asian Boxing Council Super Welterweight title
56Win46-5-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Khomkaew SithsaithongKO1(10), 0:392013-12-14 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
55Win45-5-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Manopoi SingmanasakTKO2(12), 2:332013-08-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, PhilippinesWon vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council Super Welterweight title
54Win44-5-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dondon LapuzTKO1 (12), 1:352013-02-24 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines Retains Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Welterweight title
53loss43-5-5 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny AbrilSD12 (12)2012-12-07 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52Win43-4-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jamed JalaranteKO1 (10), 0:372012-09-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
51Win42-4-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Eusebio BaluarteTKO12 (12), 3:002012-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dusit Thani hotel, Makati City, Philippines Retains [Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Welterweight title
50win41-5-5 Flag of Ghana.svg Ayi BruceTKO7 (8), 0:572011-11-11 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
49Win40-4-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cris AlagTKO1 (12), 0:312011-08-11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Philippines Retains [Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Welterweight title
48Win39-4-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dondon SultanTKO6 (12), 0:302011-03-05 Flag of the Philippines.svg Metro Naga Coliseum, Naga City, Philippines Won [Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Welterweight title
47win38-4-5 Flag of the United States.svg Rashad HollowayUD8 (8)2010-11-13 Flag of the United States.svg Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
46Win37-4-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Kompayak SithsaithongTKO1(10), 2:412010-10-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
45win36-4-5 Flag of Ghana.svg Ben TackieUD8 (8)2010-03-12 Flag of the United States.svg Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S.
44Win35-4-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Laimankon ChuwatanaTKO2(10), 1:142010-01-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines
43win34-4-5 Flag of Mexico.svg Zaid ZavaletaUD10 (10)2009-08-29 Flag of the United States.svg Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
42win33-4-5 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin Cordova, Jr.UD10 (10)2009-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
41win32-4-5 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo UrenaRTD86(8), 3:002008-09-25 Flag of the United States.svg Sycuan Resort and Casino, El Cajon, California, U.S.
40win31-4-5 Flag of the United States.svg Steve QuinonezRTD4 (8), 3:002008-06-28 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
39Win30-4-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Kongtoranee Por SurasakTKO1(10), 1:122008-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel, Manila, PhilippinesSuper Lightweight Contest
38Win29-4-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Moses SeranKO7(12), 2:342007-11-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Le Pavilion, Pasay, PhilippinesRetains PABA Lightweight Contest
37Win28-4-5 Flag of Japan.svg Shinya NagaseUD10(10)2007-09-02 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
36Win27-4-5 Flag of Indonesia.svg Hero Yauw KatiliTKO12(12), 2:022007-03-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PhilippinesRetains PABA Lightweight Contest
35Win26-4-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Somchai NakbaleeSD12(12)2006-10-31 Flag of the Philippines.svg Chaiyaphum, ThailandWon PABA Lightweight Contest
34Win25-4-5 Flag of Russia.svg Rustam NugaevUD8(8)2006-07-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
33Loss24-4-5 Flag of Indonesia.svg Daudy BahariTD12(12)2006-04-06 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indosair Studio, Jakarta, IndonesiaVacant PABA super lightweight title
32win24-3-5 Flag of Japan.svg Yuri YoshikawaMD10(10)2005-08-02 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
31win23-3-5 Flag of Indonesia.svg Stack PoncogatiTKO1(10)2005-06-07 Flag of Indonesia.svg RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
30draw22-3-5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arnel PorrasD6(6)2005-05-06 Flag of the Philippines.svg NBC Tent, The Fort, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines
29loss22-3-4 Flag of Japan.svg Chikashi InadaSD12(12)2005-03-05 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japanlost OPBF lightweight title
28win22-2-3 Flag of Japan.svg Chikashi InadaMD12(12)2004-10-02 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japanretains OPBF lightweight title
27draw21-2-4 Flag of Japan.svg Kengo NagashimaD10(10)2004-02-07 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
26draw21-2-3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fernando MontillaD12(12)2003-08-20 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque City, Philippinesretains OPBF lightweight title
25win21-2-2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Hengky TobiasUD10(10)2003-03-25 Flag of Indonesia.svg Surabaya, Indonesia
24win20-2-2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Joey de RicardoUD10(10)2003-02-04 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jakarta, Indonesia
23win19-2-2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Andreas SeranKO6(10)2002-10-08 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jakarta, Indonesia
22win18-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fernando MontillaUD12(12)2002-06-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque City, Philippinesretains OPBF lightweight title
21win17-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ulyses PuzonUD10(10)2002-02-24 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
20win16-2-2 Flag of Japan.svg JapanUD12(12)2001-11-23 Flag of Japan.svg International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japanwon OPBF lightweight title
19loss15-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Prawet SingwanchaUD12(12)2001-05-04 Flag of Thailand.svg Bangkok, ThailandPABA Lightweight title
18loss15-1-2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Ferdinand AndrianoUD10(10)2001-02-23 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jakarta, Indonesia
17win15-0-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tirso AlbiaUD10(10)2001-01-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
16draw14-0-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Nonoy GonzalesD12(12)2000-12-16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mabini Gymnasium, Mabini, PhilippinesRetains Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) lightweight title
15win14-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Francis VelasquezUD12(12)2000-08-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PhilippinesWon Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) lightweight title
14win13-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ariel NeriUD10(10)2000-0-17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paranaque City, Philippines
13win12-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ian FajardoTKO4(10), 2:422000-01-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paranaque City, Philippines
12win11-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Noli FabroaTKO3(10), 2:391999-10-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
11win10-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Al Jongjong AbaoTKO4(10), 3:001999-08-28 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paranaque City, Philippines
10win9-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bert AndalesTKO1(10), 1:551999-07-17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paranaque City, Philippines
9win8-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg James AndisoTKO7(8), 1:191999-05-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Jose, Philippines
8win7-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronnie dela CostaTKO7(8), 0:231999-03-18 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
7win6-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Francis SeverinoTKO1(6)1998-12-19 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
6win5-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gary OrdoñezUD6(6)1998-10-28 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
5win4-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Harold SmithTKO1(4)1998-07-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
4win3-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vic CentenoTKO3(4)1998-05-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
3win2-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Junie GabonSD4(4)1994-08-06 Flag of the Philippines.svg Butuan, Philippines
2draw1-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Digoy EsparagoSD4(4)1994-06-17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Socorro, Philippines
1win1-0-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Alberto SososcoTKO4(4)1994-04-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Butuan, Philippines
TKO - Technical Knockout, KO - Knockout, TD - Technical Decision, RTD - Referee Technical Decision, SD - Split Decision, UD - Unanimous Decision, D - Draw

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