Juan Martin Elorde | |
|---|---|
 Elorde (R) in March 2016 | |
| Born | Juan Martin Vicencio Elorde 3 November 1984 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | "Bai" |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Juan Martin "Bai" Elorde (born 3 November 1984) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former WBO Asia Pacific featherweight and WBO Oriental lightweight champion. He is managed and promoted by his father Johnny Elorde.
Juan Martin Elorde is the eldest of the three sons of Johnny Elorde, and the grandson of Gabriel Elorde. His brother Juan Miguel Elorde is also a boxer. The other is Nico Elorde, a professional Basketball player in the Philippines playing in the PBA.
Elorde and his brothers were introduced to boxing by his father as a way to induce discipline. [1] He started fighting in amateur boxing at age 15 and eventually won gold medal in the national open. [2]
Bai defeated Indonesian Musa Letding to win the vacant WBO Oriental Lightweight title via unanimous decision on 25 March 2016. Bai had a tough time closing in on Letding but was able to counter the latter by his stinging jabs. He won 98-92 in all of the judges' score cards. [3] The title is Elorde's second regional title. The previous was the WBO Asia Pacific Super Featherweight title he held from March 2013 to March 2016.
| 27 fights | 24 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Win | 24-2-1 |  Rengga Rengga | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | 2019-03-25 |  Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 26 | Loss | 23-2-1 |  Isa Chaniev | TKO | 6 (12), 1:52 | 2017-12-09 | Evloev Sports Palaca, Nazran, Russia | For vacant WBO International lightweight title and IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title |
| 25 | Win | 23-1-1 | Arief Blader | KO | 6 (10), 2:18 | 2017-09-23 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 24 | Win | 22-1-1 |  Aekkawee Kaewmanee | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | 2017-02-25 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | Retained WBO Oriental lightweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21-1-1 | Boido Simanjuntak | UD | 10 (10) | 2017-09-24 | Cafe Lupe, Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo | |
| 22 | Win | 20-1-1 | Musa Letding | UD | 10 (10) | 2016-03-29 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | Won vacant WBO Oriental lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19-1-1 | Master Suro | UD | 10 (10) | 2015-12-12 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 20 | Win | 18-1-1 | Yakobus Heluka | TKO | 6 (10), 0:38 | 2015-09-12 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 19 | Win | 17-1-1 |  Hirotsugu Yamamoto | UD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-25 | Manila Hotel Manila, Metro Manila | Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16-1-1 | Juniston Simbolon | TD | 6 (10), 2:56 | 2014-08-22 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title |
| 17 | Draw | 15-1-1 | Chaiyong Chanthahong | TD | 2 (10) | 2014-02-01 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | Referee stopped the fight due to accidental headbutt on Bai Elorde, Retained WBO super featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16-1-0 | Rajakru Sor Rungwatana | TKO | 2 (10), 1:49 | 2013-08-10 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 15 | Win | 14-1-0 | Paiboon Lorkam | UD | 10 (10) | 2013-03-25 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | Won Vacant WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight Title |
| 14 | Win | 13-1-0 | Gerry Sismundo | TKO | 4 (6) | 2012-10-20 | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 13 | Win | 12-1-0 | Chinarong Or Wongsuri | KO | 3 (8) | 2011-03-25 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 12 | Loss | 11-1-0 |  Angel Rodriguez | UD | 4 (4) | 2010-11-13 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | Win | 11-0-0 | Sahasawat Khaedon | KO | 1 (8), 2:24 | 2010-10-02 | Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 10 | Win | 10-0-0 | Kan Hamongkol | KO | 2 (8), 0:42 | 2010-03-25 | Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 9 | Win | 9-0-0 | Jomar Borbon | UD | 6 (6) | 2008-10-24 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 8 | Win | 8-0-0 | Mark Mariano | UD | 6 (6) | 2009-07-25 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 7 | Win | 7-0-0 | Romnick Dejano | KO | 1 (6), 2:37 | 2008-09-13 | Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan | |
| 6 | Win | 6-0-0 | Cris Dollesin | UD | 4 (4) | 2007-12-02 | Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila | |
| 5 | Win | 5-0-0 | Glen Mondol | MD | 4 (4) | 2007-11-14 | Mall of Asia, Pasay, Metro Manila | |
| 4 | Win | 4-0-0 | Ronnel Esparas | UD | 4 (4) | 2007-10-06 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 3 | Win | 3-0-0 | Rommel Discalsote | KO | 3 (4), 2:46 | 2007-07-28 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 2 | Win | 2-0-0 | Leo Albao | UD | 4 (4) | 2007-03-23 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila | |
| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Joseph Mateo | UD | 4 (4) | 24 Feb 2007 | Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Cebu | Professional debut. |
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