Jonathan Taconing

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Jonathan Taconing
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Born
Jonathan Inguito Taconing

(1987-01-12) January 12, 1987 (age 37)
Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesLightning
Statistics
Weight(s) Light Flyweight
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses4
Draws1

Jonathan Inguito Taconing (born 12 January 1987) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former light flyweight champion of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation, and the current International light flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council, a title he already once held in his career, from 2010-2012. [1] [2] He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards. [3] Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde. [4] [5] [6]

Contents

As of July 2019, Taconing is ranked no. 1 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division. [7]

Early years

Taconing started boxing at age 14 in amateur boxing. He fought 30 amateur bouts earning PhP 500.00, around USD 10.00, per fight. He decided to fight professionally after seeing boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beats Fahsan "3k Battery" of Thailand in 2007. [8]

He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children. [9] [10]

Notable fights

Taconing vs Porpramook
Jonathan Taconing lost a highly controversial fight against then WBC Light Flyweight Champion Kompayak Porpramook in Buriram, Thailand. Referee stopped the fight at the end of the 5th round due to a cut on Porpramook after an accidental clash of heads in the previous round. [11]
WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year. [12] [13]
Taconing vs Hirales
Jonathan Taconing TKO Ramon Garcia Hirales in a one-sided fight on 04 April 2015 in Metepec, Mexico, Mexico, gaining the WBC No. 1 ranking. Referee stopped the fight at 2:53 on the 10th and final round. [14] [15]
Taconing vs Lopez
July 02, 2016 Jonathan Taconing lost another title fight for the second time against the WBC Light Flyweight Champion Ganigan Lopez in Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico. All judges score the bout 115-112, 118-109, 119-108 with a unanimous decision win for Lopez.

Professional boxing record

29 wins (21 knockouts), 4 defeats, 1 draw [16]
No.Res.RecordOpponentTypeRound
Time		DateLocationNotes
34Win29–4–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Albert AlcoyUD62021-10-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
33Loss28–4–1 Flag of Japan.svg Ken Shiro TKO4 (12)2019-07-12 Flag of Japan.svg Edion Arena, Osaka
32Win28–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vince ParasUD122018-09-22 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Retained World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
31Win27–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Robert OnggocanUD102018-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque
30Win26–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arnold GardeKO2 (12)2017-10-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Won World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
29Win25–3–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Silem SerangKO3 (10)2017-07-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
28Win24–3–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Ellias NggenggoTKO1 (10)2017-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila
27Win23–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Salatiel AmitTKO10 (10), 0:392016-11-19 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila Won the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
26Loss22–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ganigan López UD122016-07-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City For the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
25Win22–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jomar FajardoTD10 (10)2015-09-12 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
24Win21–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramon Garcia Hirales TKO10 (10), 2:532015-04-04 Flag of Mexico.svg Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México
23Win20–2–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Oscar RaknafaRTD4 (10), 3:002014-12-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
22Win19–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Jaipetch ChaiyonggymTKO3 (10), 1:522014-07-05 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
21Win18–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Virgilio SilvanoTKO11 (12), 1:422014-03-025 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila Won the OPBF Light Flyweight Title [17]
20Win17–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Namphol SithsaithongKO2 (10), 1:052013-12-14 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
19Win16–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Rambo SithsaithongKO1 (10), 2:052013-08-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
18Win15–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Manot ComputKO5 (10), 1:542013-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila
17Win14–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Chatchai Or BenjamasRTD4 (10), 3:002012-11-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
16Loss13–2–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Kompayak Porpramook TD5 (12), 3:002012-05-03 Flag of Thailand.svg Provincial Hall, Buriram For WBC Light Flyweight Title
15Win13-1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Samuel ApuyaRTD4 (8), 3:002012-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila
14Win12-1–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Ngaoprajan ChuwatanaUD12 (12)2011-10-17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
13Win11-1–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Lookdiaw Tor BuamasTKO13 (12)2011-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
12Win10-1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pit AnacayaTKO4 (10), 3:002010-12-18 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
11Win9-1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Warlito ParrenasTKO6 (12), 1:592010-07-31 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila Won vacant WBC International Light Flyweight Title
10Win8-1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Quilber CailingTKO1 (10), 2:202009-10-24 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
9Draw7-1-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Erwin PicardalD8(8)2009-7-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
8Win7-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rey SumapigUD8 (8)2009-1-31 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
7Win6-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Esmalben BujasTKO2 (6), 1:382008-11-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
6Win5-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jay-ar BincoladoTKO1 (6), 1:512008-07-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
5Loss4-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Joe GalamitonSD6(6)2008-02-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
4Win4-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jay-ar BincoladoUD6(6), 1:512008-02-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
3Win3-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Joey BalmesTKO2(4), 1:062007-10-06 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
2Win2-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Robert TalapeTKO1(4), 2:462007-07-28 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
1Win1-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tinglot PerezTKO1(4), 0:582007-02-03 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila Professional debut
TKO - Technical Knockout, KO - Knockout, TD - Technical Decision, RTD - Referee Technical Decision, SD - Split Decision, UD - Unanimous Decision, D - Draw

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