Genisis Libranza

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Genisis Libranza
Born
Genisis Lagumbay Libranza

(1993-09-27) 27 September 1993 (age 31)
Bayugan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses3

Genisis Lagumbay Libranza (born 27 September 1993) is a Filipino professional boxer.

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Professional boxing career

Libranza made his professional debut against Jhonny Belo on 8 February 2014. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Libranza amassed an 11–0 record during the next three years, with eight of those victories coming by way of stoppage. [2] This undefeated streak earned Libranza the right to challenge the reigning IBO flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane on 28 April 2017. [3] He suffered both his first professional loss, as well as his first stoppage loss, as Mthalane won the fight by a fourth-round knockout. [4]

Libranza faced Romulo Ramayan Jr. for the MiniProBA title on 24 July 2017. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. [5] Referee Ramuel Ovalo waved the fight off at the 2:35 minute mark, after Ramayan Jr. turned his back to his opponent, following a flurry of punches from Libranza. [6]

Libranza faced Yujie Zeng on 29 September 2017. [7] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 79–73, 78–74 and 80–72. [8] Libranza faced Michael Enriquez on 17 December 2017. [9] He won the fight by majority decision, with judges scoring the fight 98–92 for him, while the third judge scored it as an even 95–95 draw. [10]

Libranza challenged Ryan Rey Ponteras for the PGA flyweight title on 14 April 2018. He won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 115–113 and 117–112 for Libranza, while the third judge scored it 116–112 for Ponteras. [11] Libranza made his first title defense against Renz Rosia on 14 October 2018. [12] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–111, 115–112 and 114–113. Rosia was deducted a point in the fifth round for repeated low blows.

Libranza made his United States debut against Gilberto Mendoza on 9 February 2019, as the fight took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [13] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding Libranza a 78–74 scorecard. [14] Libranza had his second consecutive United States fight on 20 July 2019, when he was scheduled to face Carlos Maldonado. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout. [15]

Libranza was expected to challenge the reigning WBO Oriental Bantamweight champion Vincent Astrolabio on 27 February 2021, following a 15-month absence from the sport. [16] Astrolabio later withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by John Mark Apolinario. [17] He won the fight by a first-round knockout. [18]

Professional boxing record

24 fights21 wins3 losses
By knockout131
By decision82
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win21–3Adisak KetpiamTKO1 (8), 2:5828 Dec 2023Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
23Loss20–3Phumelele CafuUD1020 Aug 2023Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, South AfricaFor vacant IBF International super flyweight title
22Loss20–2Ben LigasUD1230 Mar 2023Balon Bayambang Events Center, Bayambang, PhilippinesFor PGA Board flyweight title
21Win20–1John Mark ApolinarioKO1 (8), 2:3027 Feb 2021Bula Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
20Win19–1Carlos MaldonadoTKO4 (8), 2:5820 Jul 2019Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, U.S.
19Win18–1Gilberto MendozaUD89 Feb 2019Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, U.S.
18Win17–1Renz RosiaUD1214 Oct 2018Robinsons Place Butuan, Butuan City, PhilippinesRetained PGA Board flyweight title
17Win16–1Jetly PurisimaKO1 (8), 2:4021 Aug 2018Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines
16Win15–1Ryan Rey PonterasSD1214 Apr 2018Justice George Malcolm Square, Baguio City, PhilippinesWon PGA Board flyweight title
15Win14–1Michael EnriquezMD1017 Dec 2017Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines
14Win13–1Yujie ZengUD829 Sep 2017Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China
13Win12–1Romulo Ramayan JrTKO1 (8), 2:3524 Jul 2017South Cotabato Gym, Koronadal City, PhilippinesWon vacant MiniProBA flyweight title
12Loss11–1 Moruti Mthalane KO4 (12), 1:2328 Apr 2017Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaFor IBO flyweight title
11Win11–0Ronerex DalutTKO3 (10), 2:3117 Dec 2016Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines
10Win10–0Jetly PurisimaTKO3 (10), 2:314 Jun 2016Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
9Win9–0Renerio ArizalaTKO2 (10), 2:5919 Dec 2015Panabo City Gym, Panabo City, Philippines
8Win8–0Michael RodriguezUD106 Sep 2015Barangay Labangal Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
7Win7–0Rodel TejaresTKO2 (8), 1:5530 May 2015Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
6Win6–0Romulo Ramayan JrTKO2 (8), 2:305 Apr 2015Panabo Freedom Park, Panabo City, Philippines
5Win5–0Charlie CabillaTKO2 (8), 2:308 Nov 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
4Win4–0Edward JoaquinoMD623 Aug 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
3Win3–0Jessie SuacasaRTD2 (6), 3:0028 Jun 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
2Win2–0Paulo PeronoKO3 (6), 0:513 May 2014University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines
1Win1–0Jhonny BeloUD48 Feb 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines

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