Marlon Tapales

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Marlon Tapales
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Tapales with the IBF (red) and WBA (black) super-bantamweight titles, 2023.
Born (1992-03-23) March 23, 1992 (age 32)
Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Other namesNightmare
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach67+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins38
Wins by KO20
Losses4

Marlon Tapales (born March 23, 1992) is a Filipino professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles from April to December 2023, and previously the WBO bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017.

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As of April 2023, he is ranked as world's second best active super bantamweight by The Ring. [1] and the TBRB [2]

Professional career

First world title

In 2016, Tapales won the World Boxing Organization bantamweight world title over Pungluang Sor Singyu. [3] [4]

Tapales vs. Iwasa

On 7 December 2019, Tapales fought Ryosuke Iwasa for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. During the fight Tapales suffered a concussion because of accidental head-clash. But the fight continued and Iwasa won via an eleventh-round TKO. [5]

Tapales vs. Teshigawara

On 11 December 2021, Tapales fought Teshigawara, ranked #3 by the IBF at super bantamweight. Tapales managed to stop Teshigawara within two rounds. [6]

Tapales vs. Akhmadaliev

On 8 April 2023, Tapales beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev via split decision to win the WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight world titles and became a 2 weight world champion. [7]

Tapales vs. Inoue

On August 21, 2023, it was reported that Tapales had entered into negotiations with the unified WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue for an undisputed title bout. [8] The fight is expected to take place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on 26 December 2023, and would be broadcast by ESPN+ in the United States. [9] [10] Tapales lost the fight by 10th round knockout against Inoue earning his fourth defeat. Despite the loss, however, Tapales made history for being the first Filipino boxer to fight for undisputed in the 4-belt era, and the second Asian to do so.

Professional boxing record

42 fights38 wins4 losses
By knockout203
By decision181
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Win38–4Nattapong JankaewTKO1 (10), 2:15May 10, 2024 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, PhilippinesWon vacant WBC-ABCO Continental super-bantamweight title
41Loss37–4 Naoya Inoue KO10 (12), 1:02Dec 26, 2023 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanLost WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles;
For WBC, WBO, and vacant The Ring super-bantamweight titles
40Win37–3 Murodjon Akhmadaliev SD12Apr 8, 2023Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles
39Win36–3Jose EstrellaKO2 (8), 1:39May 14, 2022Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
38Win35–3 Hiroaki Teshigawara TKO2 (12), 0:06Dec 11, 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
37Win34–3 Eden Sonsona TKO2 (10), 0:46Nov 21, 2020Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
36Loss33–3 Ryosuke Iwasa TKO11 (12), 1:09Dec 7, 2019 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.For vacant IBF interim super-bantamweight title
35Win33–2Roberto CastanedaKO3 (10), 1:37Jun 1, 2019Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
34Win32–2Fernando Vargas ParraRTD5 (10), 3:00Feb 16, 2019 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
33Win31–2Goodluck MremaKO1 (10), 2:10Sep 30, 2018 SM North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City, Philippines
32Win30–2Shohei OmoriTKO11 (12), 0:16Apr 23, 2017 Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, JapanWBO bantamweight title at stake only for Omori after Tapales missed weight
31Win29–2 Pungluang Sor Singyu KO11 (12), 0:30Jul 27, 2016Ayutthaya City Park, Ayutthaya, ThailandWon WBO bantamweight title
30Win28–2Shohei OmoriTKO2 (12), 1:35Dec 16, 2015Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Japan
29Win27–2Jecker BuhaweUD10Jan 31, 2015 USeP Gymnasium, Davao City, Philippines
28Win26–2Fadhili MajihaUD12Jun 28, 2014Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
27Win25–2Hayato KimuraTD5 (10), 1:40Apr 13, 2014Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
26Win24–2Galih SusantoUD10Feb 8, 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
25Win23–2Fredirex RodriguezUD10Aug 1, 2013 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
24Win22–2Ruben ManakaneTKO4 (10), 2:17May 26, 2013Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
23Loss21–2 David Sánchez MD12Feb 23, 2013 Gimnasio del Estado, Hermosillo, Sonora, MexicoFor vacant WBC interim Silver super flyweight title
22Win21–1RasmanudinKO2 (8), 1:10Oct 20, 2012 SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Philippines
21Win20–1Rex OlisaKO3 (10), 1:41Nov 17, 2011Flores Auditorium, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
20Win19–1 Martin Mubiru UD10Oct 9, 2011Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
19Win18–1Manot ComputKO4 (10), 1:50Jun 25, 2011Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
18Win17–1Alejandro SolorioMD6May 6, 2011 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, U.S.
17Win16–1Charlie CabillaKO1 (10), 2:46Feb 6, 2011Dalaguete Sports Complex, Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines
16Win15–1Rey MegrinoUD10Nov 5, 2010 Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines
15Win14–1Richard OlisaUD10Oct 6, 2010 Glan, Sarangani, Philippines
14Win13–1Charlie CabillaUD12Jun 12, 2010Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City, PhilippinesRetained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
13Win12–1Warlito ParrenasTKO7 (12), 1:19Apr 9, 2010Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, PhilippinesWon Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
12Win11–1 Randy Petalcorin TKO2 (8), 2:50Jan 23, 2010 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines
11Win10–1Armando dela CruzUD10Nov 8, 2009Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
10Win9–1Jerson MancioUD10Aug 29, 2009Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
9Loss8–1Brix RayRTD6 (10), 3:00May 30, 2009City Auditorium, Surigao City, PhilippinesFor Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight title
8Win8–0Michael RodriguezUD8Apr 19, 2009Mahinog Gym, Mahinog, Camiguin, Philippines
7Win7–0Rodel TejaresUD8Mar 25, 2009Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
6Win6–0Ryan TampusUD6Jan 15, 2009 Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
5Win5–0Charlie LamilaTKO6Dec 27, 2008Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
4Win4–0Freddie MartinezUD6Nov 19, 2008Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
3Win3–0Jherom TuyorUD4Sep 20, 2008Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
2Win2–0Sherwin McDo LungayMD4Aug 23, 2008BS Gym, Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
1Win1–0Nestor GamoloTKO1 (4), 0:54Jul 18, 2008Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines

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References

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO bantamweight champion
July 17, 2016 – April 22, 2017
Stripped		Succeeded by
Zolani Tete
promoted from interim status
Preceded by WBA super-bantamweight champion
Super title
April 8 – December 26, 2023		Succeeded by
IBF super-bantamweight champion
April 8 – December 26, 2023
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