Florante Condes

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Florante Condes
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Real nameFlorante Condes, Jr.
Nickname(s)The Little Pacquiao
Weight(s) Minimumweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Born (1980-05-20) May 20, 1980 (age 42)
Looc, Romblon, Philippines
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses10
Draws1

Florante Condes, Jr. (born May 20, 1980 in Looc, Romblon, Philippines), is a Filipino retired professional boxer and a former IBF Minimumweight World Champion.

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Boxing career

Condes turned professional in 2002. On July 7, 2007, Condes won the IBF minimumweight title by a split decision victory over Muhammad Rachman. There, he knocked Rachman down twice (once in the 3rd round and again in the 10th). The bout was held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while the home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 114-112 for Rachman.

Condes and Nonito Donaire have made it to the prestigious Ring Magazine rankings (July 9). The bible of boxing put Donaire at no. 1 spot in the flyweight division (112 pounds). Condes, on the other hand, is at third in the straw weight division (105 lbs).

After 11 months and 6 days of inactivity, Condes finally got the chance to defend his title. Unfortunately, he (22-4-1) lost his title on to undefeated Mexican Raul Garcia (23-0-1) via twelve-round split decision (scores 112-115, 115-112, 118-110) in La Paz, Mexico, despite scoring a knockdown in the final round. [1] [2] [3]

He attempted to gain another shot at the title he lost to Garcia by facing Nkosinathi Joyi in an eliminator on June 26, 2009. Condes, however, was downed in the 11th as well as losing the match by unanimous decision.

Troubled career

Condes' rising career became a nightmare when it was revealed that his registered manager wasn't actually Aljoe Jaro but Jaro's wife. Also, he has not yet claimed a $10,000 bonus from American promoters, through his supposed manager promised him. Because of these issues, Condes said in an interview that his career may come to end. [4]

Professional boxing record

38 fights27 wins10 losses
By knockout230
By decision410
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
38Loss27–10–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Melvin Jerusalem MD8Feb 27, 2016 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
37Loss27–9–1 Flag of Japan.svg Ryoichi Taguchi UD8Jul 5, 2014 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
36Win27–8–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cris AlfanteTKO7 (12), 1:25Mar 15, 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
35Win26–8–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Charlie CabillaTKO1 (6), 2:13Jan 11, 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Philippines
34Loss25–8–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Donny MabaoMD12Dec 8, 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, PhilippinesFor WBC Asian Continental minimumweight title
33Loss25–7–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Hekkie Budler UD12Sep 22, 2012 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor IBO minimumweight title
32Loss25–6–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Wanheng Menayothin UD12Jun 24, 2011 Flag of Thailand.svg Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, ThailandFor WBC Silver International minimumweight title
31Win25–5–1 Flag of Japan.svg Kenichi HorikawaTKO7 (10), 2:40Nov 27, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
30Win24–5–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Sofyan EffendiUD8Aug 28, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
29Loss23–5–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosinathi Joyi UD12Jun 26, 2009 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
28Win23–4–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronelle FerrerasTD5 (10), 0:42Dec 13, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut on the corner of Condes's right eyelid produced from an accidental headbutt in round 5
27Loss22–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl García SD12Jun 14, 2008 Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, MexicoLost IBF minimumweight title
26Win22–3–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Muhammad Rachman SD12Jul 7, 2007 Flag of Indonesia.svg RCTI Studio, Jakarta, IndonesiaWon IBF minimumweight title
25Win21–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Julius AlcosUD8Dec 9, 2006 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
24Win20–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fabio MarfaTKO6 (12), 1:06Sep 17, 2006 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, PhilippinesRetained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
23Win19–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jun EbaleKO4 (10), 1:59Jun 26, 2006 Flag of the Philippines.svg Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines
22Win18–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Armando de la CruzTKO5 (12), 2:46Apr 21, 2006 Flag of the Philippines.svg Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Manila, PhilippinesRetained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
21Win17–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elmer GejonTKO5 (12), 1:21Feb 9, 2006 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesWon PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
20Win16–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Philip ParconTKO6 (10), 1:44Dec 10, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sta. Lucia Mall, Cainta, PhilippinesWon PBF minimumweight title
19Win15–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jhay HerlaKO6 (10)Oct 28, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Trece Martires, Philippines
18Win14–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Danny LinasaTKO4 (10), 2:31Jun 25, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
17Loss13–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Benjie SorollaSD10May 1, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Quezon City, Philippines
16Win13–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Sanan Nonglek 3K BatteryKO1 (?)Apr 9, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angono Auditorium, Angono, Philippines
15Win12–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Sanan Nonglek 3K BatteryKO1 (?)Feb 18, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong, Philippines
14Win11–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rollen Del CastilloTKO9 (10)Feb 12, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines
13Win10–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Allan DugangTKO4 (10), 2:59Jan 3, 2005 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pelaéz Sports Complex, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
12Win9–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Danny LinasaTKO8 (10), 2:50Dec 5, 2004 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines
11Win8–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan BitoTKO4 (8)Sep 26, 2004 Flag of the Philippines.svg Taytay Gym, Taytay, Philippines
10Win7–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Danny LinasaTKO4 (8), 0:28Dec 20, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus, Philippines
9Win6–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Obet DesantoresKO1 (6), 2:01Oct 18, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Binangonan Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
8Loss5–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Greg ManganUD6May 25, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
7Draw5–1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Robert RubillarMD6Apr 11, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
6Win5–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sonny Boy Jaro TKO2 (4)Mar 15, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines
5Win4–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ricky SeniegoKO2 (6), 2:09Jan 19, 2003 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
4Win3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Noel GulimanKO1 (4), 2:49Dec 14, 2002 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marick Gym, Cainta, Philippines
3Win2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Romel EngraciaTKO1 (4)Nov 2, 2002 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
2Loss1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sonny Boy Jaro SD4Sep 18, 2002 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines
1Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ruben BillonesKO2 (4)Jun 15, 2002 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines

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References

  1. abs-cbnnews.com, Condes loses IBF title [ permanent dead link ]
  2. philboxing.com, CONDES LOSES IBF CROWN TO GARCIA!
  3. Condes' Recent Loss Was Actually By Split-Decision - Boxing News
  4. "The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
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