Jayr Raquinel

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Jayr Raquinel
Born
Jay-r Sarin Raquinel

(1997-02-01) February 1, 1997 (age 27)
Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesThe Dreamer
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Reach166.37 cm (66 in)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO13
Losses2
Draws1

Jayr Raquinel (born February 1, 1997, Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines) was a Filipino boxer who held the OPBF flyweight champion from 2018 to 2019 and the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title from 2022 to 2023.

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Professional career

Mini flyweight

Debut

Raquinel started his debut as mini flyweight where he stopped fellow debutant Mark Cutara in the first round.

Light flyweight

Raquinel made his light flyweight debut on his second fight against John Apul Safera, he won via 1st TKO.

Raquinel vs. Calacar

After six consecutive victories, Raquinel was given a title match against Glenne Calacar for the Philippines Luzon Professional Boxing Association (LuzProBA) light flyweight title, after 10 rounds it ended in a Split draw with the scores of:96-94 for Raquinel, 98-92 for Calacar and 95–95 tie. [1]

Flyweight

Raquinel vs. Rosales

On October 20, 2017, Raquinel was granted a title shot against Richard Rosales for the vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title, after 10 Rounds of boxing, Raquinel was able to scure the win via Majority decision granting him the OPBF Silver flyweight title.

Raquinel vs. Nakayama

Just after defeating Rosales, Raquinel was granted a title shot against the reigning OPBF champion, Keisuke Nakayama fighting him for 12 Rounds in Nakayama's own home city and country, Tokyo, Japan, in the 9th round Raquinel stops Nakayama and claimed the OPBF flyweight title. [2]

Raquinel vs. Tuolehazi

After a successful defense of his title, Raquinel took on Wulan Tuolehazi of China for the WBC Silver flyweight title, but Raquinel falls short against Tuolehazi via lop-sided unanimous decision in China, facing his first ever defeat. [3]

Raquinel vs. Magramo

After the OPBF flyweight title, that was held by Raquinel himself, turned vacant due to Raquinel being unable to defend it, possibly because of Covid, on October 23, 2021, Raquinel was given a chance to retake in a fight against the hard-hitting compatriot, Giemel Magramo, Raquinel suffered his second loss against Magramo via unanimous decision, therefore he was unable to retake the OPBF flyweight title. [4]

Super flyweight

Raquinel vs. Ngxeke

Despite Raquinel suffering a loss against Magramo, he moved up to super flyweight and was given a chance to take the vacant WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title against the then undefeated South African fighter, Landi Ngxeke, [5] Raquinel made an upset as he wins via TKO in the 2nd round, claiming the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight belt. [6]

Cancelled fight vs. Cataraja

Raquinel challenged the new OPBF super flyweight champion and undefeated Filipino boxer, Kevin Jake Cataraja, who won the vacant belt against Edward Heno, the bout is set at Nagoya, Japan on November 11, 2023, [7] however, a last minute postponement struck, as the bout was cancelled due to the non-arrival of Carlos Flores who would be fighting in the initial main event, the promoter 3150fight cancels the whole event, Raquinel's bout against Cataraja is tentatively set in February 2024. [8]

Raquinel vs. Nantapech

On 30 May 2024, Raquinel challenged former world title challenger Komgrich Nantapech who goes by his ring name Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking at Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand, [9] [10] Raquinel scored a devastating brutal 2nd-round knockout victory.

Professional boxing record

20 fights17 wins2 losses
By knockout130
By decision32
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNote(s)
20Win17–2–1Yahir Alan Frank VerdugoUD1213 Oct 2024 Hermosillo, Sonora, MexicoWon vacant WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title
19Win16–2–1 Komgrich Nantapech TKO2 (6), 1:1330 May 2024Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
18Win15–2–1Moensaku YorKO1 (6) 1:1025 Jun 2023Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
17Win14–2–1Arnold GardeTKO1 (8) 1:4325 Feb 2023Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Philippines
16Win13–2–1Landi NgxekeTKO2 (12), 1:4123 Oct 2022International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
15Loss12–2–1 Giemel Magramo UD1223 Oct 2021The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, PhilippinesFor vacant OPBF flyweight title
14Win12–1–1Jack AmisaKO1 (8) 0:5022 Nov 2019Caesars Palace Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
13Win11–1–1Takuya KogawaTKO8 (12) 0:5723 Aug 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained OPBF flyweight title
12Loss10–1–1 Wulan Tuolehazi UD1228 Sep 2018Changsha Social work college gymnasium, Changsha, ChinaFor vacant WBC Silver flyweight title
11Win10–0–1Shun KosakaKO4 (12) 1:2027 May 2018Big Wave, Wakayama, JapanRetained OPBF flyweight title
10Win9–0–1Keisuke NakayamaKO9 (12) 2:0113 Mar 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon OPBF flyweight title
9Win8–0–1Richard RosalesMD1020 Oct 2017Barangay Granada Covered Court, Bacolod, PhilippinesWon vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title
8Win7–0–1Elmer LiboonTKO1 (6) 2:2927 May 2017888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod City, Philippines
7Draw6–0–1Glenne CalacarSD1011 Feb 2017Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesLuzProBA light-flyweight title at stake
6Win6–0Jimboy HayaDQ3 (10) 1:1510 May 2015Lazi Municipal Gym, Lazi, PhilippinesHaya disqualified in round 3 for repeated low blows.
5Win5–0Michael BastasaKO1 (6)20 Dec 2014Plaza, Butuan, Philippines
4Win4–0Andro DebucasSD625 Oct 2014 Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
3Win3–0Rodante SuacasaKO1 (6) 0:1020 Aug 2014Culit Gym, Barangay Culit, Nasipit, Philippines
2Win2–0John Paul SaferaTKO1 (4) 1:2120 Jun 2014Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines
1Win1–0Mark CutaraTKO1 (4) 1:3031 Mar 2014Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional titles:

OPBF Flyweight title (112 lbs)

WBO Inter-continental super Flyweight title (115 lbs)

Silver titles:

OPBF Silver Flyweight title (112 lbs)

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