Juan Miguel Elorde

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Juan Miguel Elorde
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Elorde (L) on March 2016
Born
Juan Miguel Elorde

(1986-10-25) 25 October 1986 (age 37)
Nationality Filipino
Other names"The Boss"
"Mig"
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Bantamweight
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins29
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws0

Juan Miguel Elorde (born 25 October 1986) is a Filipino boxer. He is the reigning WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight champion [1] and goes undefeated since he won the championship title in 2015. He is currently ranked no. 4 WBO Super Bantamweight division. [1] He is managed and promoted by his father Johnny Elorde. Currently trained by Toto Laurente of Palompon City, Leyte.

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Early years

Mig is the son of Johnny Elorde and grandson of late boxer Gabriel Elorde. He finished a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management major in Culinary Arts at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2008. [2]

His brother Juan Martin Elorde is also a boxer and his other brother Nico Elorde is a professional basketball player in the Philippines playing in the PBA.

Mig and his brothers were introduced to boxing by his father as a way to induce discipline. He started fighting in amateur boxing at age 14. He turned professional boxer after he finished his college studies. [3]

Notable fights

Juan Miguel Elorde vs Tabthong Tor Buamas
Mig defeated former Thailand flyweight champion Tabthong Tor Buamas via unanimous decision to win the WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title. He outpointed the Thai in all rounds with his speed and combination shots to the Thai's body. [4] [5]
Mig is the third Filipino boxer to win the WBO regional title after Jesus Salud (1998) and Genesis Servania (2012). [4]

Professional boxing record

32 fights29 wins3 losses
By knockout152
By decision141
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Goodman TKO8 (10), 1:2620 Jul 2022 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia For WBO Oriental super bantamweight title and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
31Win29–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Aroel RomasasaUD623 Oct 2021 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
30Loss28–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Emanuel Navarrete TKO4 (12), 0:2614 Sep 2019 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBO super bantamweight title
29Win28–1 Flag of Japan.svg Shohei KawashimaUD1225 Mar 2019 Flag of the Philippines.svg Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
28Win27–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Artid BamrungaueaTKO7 (10)16 Dec 2018 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
27Win26–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Ratchanon SawangsodaKO3 (6) 15 Jul 2018 Flag of Malaysia.svg Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur
26Win25–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Likit ChaneUD1225 Feb 2018 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
25Win24–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Afrizal TamboresiKO1 (10)23 Sep 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Erick DeztroyerTKO6 (10)25 Feb 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title [6]
23Win22–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Junior BajawaUD1024 Sep 2016 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cafe Lupe, Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo City
22Win21–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Waldo SabuUD1029 Mar 2016 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Metro Manila Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
21Win20–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg RasmanudinKO4 (10), 1:0012 Dec 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
20Win19–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Arnold MauKO1 (10), 1:2012 Sep 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
19Win18–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Terdchai DuwangmontreeUD1025 Mar 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Oke HaryantoTKO1 (10), 0:4629 Nov 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
17Win16–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Paulus BaransanoTKO5 (10), 2:1922 Aug 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
16Win15–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Budi riskyKO1 (10), 2:1125 Mar 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Metro Manila
15Win14–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Chatri SariphanKO5 (10), 1:1414 Dec 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
14Win13–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Phissanuthep ChaiyonggymTKO6 (10), 1:0210 Aug 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila
13Win12–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan SoliveresUD824 Feb 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
12Win11–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arjet CaballesUD629 Sep 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
11Loss10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry GuevaraUD411 Nov 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
10Win10–0 Flag of Indonesia.svg Saddam EyoTKO3 (8), 2:2411 Aug 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Metro Manila
9Win9–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Richard VasquezTKO1 (8), 1:225 Mar 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Metro Naga Coliseum, Naga City, Cebu
8Win8–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Richard VasquezUD62 Oct 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
7Win7–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Anthony BalubarKO1 (6), 2:1225 Mar 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Metro Manila
6Win6–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vic RacumaUD624 Oct 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
5Win5–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bartolome LlonaUD425 Jul 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
4Win4–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronilo RomasantaUD425 Mar 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila
3Win3–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dennis LumacangKO1 (4), 0:2831 Jan 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
2Win2–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Christian GolezUD415 Nov 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
1Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Razem LaudUD431 May 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cebu City Waterfront Hotell & Casino, Lahug Cebu City, Cebu

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