Mateo Handig

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Mateo Handig
Born
Mateo Aquino Handig

(1989-09-14) September 14, 1989 (age 35)
Catarman, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesWaray Warrior
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins17
Wins by KO11
Losses25

Mateo Handig (born 14 September 1989) is a Filipino professional boxer who has been ranked as the world #1 mini-flyweight by the IBF.

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Professional career

Handing has competed for titles in four weight divisions. He earned the rank of world #1 mini-flyweight by the IBF in October 2012 by defeating Katsunari Takayama, capturing the Pan Pacific title in the process. The fight would have ended in a majority draw had Takayama not been deducted a point for repeated pushing. Other contenders Handing has fought includes Paipharob Kokietgym, Nawaphon Kaikanha, and Drian Francisco. Handing also won the WBC–ABCO title in 2011 with a win over Bimbo Nacionales.

Professional boxing record

42 fights17 wins25 losses
By knockout117
By decision618
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss17–25 Flag of Japan.svg Ayumu SanoKO1 (8), 2:1716 Mar 2024 Flag of Japan.svg Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya, Japan
41Win17–24 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rodel SunquitKO3 (6), 0:5328 Oct 2023 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
40Win16–24 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mark AntonioTKO9 (10), 2:0926 Aug 2023 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roxas, Isabela, Philippines
39Loss15–24 Flag of the Philippines.svg Alvin CamiqueTKO6 (10)25 Jun 2023 Flag of the Philippines.svg Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
38Loss15–23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gary TamayoUD823 Sep 2022 Flag of the Philippines.svg AZF Sports Club, Malabon, Philippines
37Loss15–22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bryan James WildUD87 Aug 2022 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bonifacio R. Bacaltos Sport and Cultural Center, Sibonga, Philippines
36Loss15–21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cris PaulinoUD1214 Dec 2019 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, PhilippinesFor vacant PGAB Filipino super flyweight title
35Loss15–20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ricardo SuenoUD1012 Oct 2019 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
34Loss15–19 Flag of Thailand.svg Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep UD1019 Jul 2019 Flag of Thailand.svg JBAC College, Bangkok, ThailandFor vacant OPBF Silver super flyweight title
33Loss15–18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Wilbert BerondoKO9 (10), 0:4027 Apr 2019 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
32Loss15–17 Flag of Thailand.svg Jakrawut MajungeonUD1012 Oct 2018 Flag of Thailand.svg Rangsit Stadium, Rangsit, ThailandFor OPBF Silver super flyweight title
31Win15–16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Orlandino SinalobaTKO2 (6), 0:526 Apr 2018 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Philippines
30Win14–16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Albert AlcoyKO2 (10), 2:4510 Feb 2018 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesWon vacant LuzProBA super bantamweight title
29Loss13–16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Alphoe DagayloanTD5 (10), 1:3510 Dec 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg Santa Barbara, PhilippinesFight stopped due to excessive rain
28Loss13–15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael Dasmariñas KO8 (8), 0:5224 Aug 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Palanan, Makati, Philippines
27Loss13–14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Giovanni EscanerSD628 May 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
26Loss13–13 Flag of the Philippines.svg Drian Francisco UD1018 Feb 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Philippines
25Loss13–12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lester AbutanUD1028 Sep 2016 Flag of the Philippines.svg Town Plaza, Biñan, Philippines
24Loss13–11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rene Dacquel UD1020 Feb 2016 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sports Complex, Taguig, Philippines
23Loss13–10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ben MananquilKO3 (10), 1:146 Sep 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Philippines
22Loss13–9 Flag of Thailand.svg Boonsom LamsiriKO8 (12)5 Mar 2015 Flag of Thailand.svg City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandFor PABA bantamweight title
21Loss13–8 Flag of Thailand.svg Nawaphon KaikanhaKO5 (12)21 Nov 2014 Flag of Thailand.svg Municipality of Nongsaeng, Sara Buri, ThailandFor WBC–ABCO flyweight title
20Loss13–7 Flag of Thailand.svg Paipharob Kokietgym UD124 Oct 2014 Flag of Thailand.svg Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandFor PABA light-flyweight title
19Loss13–6 Flag of Mexico.svg Ganigan Lopez UD1224 Aug 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Lienzo Charro “Los Tamaulipecos”, Reynosa, MexicoFor WBC–USNBC mini-flyweight title
18Win13–5 Flag of Japan.svg Katsunari Takayama SD1213 Oct 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific mini-flyweight title
17Win12–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dodoy AlaporminaUD621 Apr 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg Town Plaza, Santa Cruz, Philippines
16Win11–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonel BorbonKO2 (4), 1:4123 Dec 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sports Complex, Angono, Philippines
15Win10–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mabert PaulinoUD426 Nov 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Tejeres Convention Center, Rosario, Philippines
14Win9–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bimbo NacionalesTKO7 (12), 2:5516 Oct 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, PhilippinesWon vacant WBC–ABCO mini-flyweight title
13Loss8–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Donny MabaoUD1216 Sep 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bislig, PhilippinesFor vacant WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
12Win8–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Leonardo TalisicKO4 (6), 2:467 May 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tayabas, Philippines
11Win7–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mark Ian RojasTKO5 (6), 0:3025 Mar 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Oxford Hotel & Casino, Angeles City, Philippines
10Win6–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ricky OyanMD618 Feb 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg Caloocan, Philippines
9Win5–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roy AlbaeraKO6 (8), 1:5125 Sep 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hotel EuroAsia, Angeles City, Philippines
8Win4–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Redney QuezonUD617 Jul 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hotel EuroAsia, Angeles City, Philippines
7Win3–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Leo de GuiaUD612 Jun 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Malolos Sports Complex, Malolos, Philippines
6Loss2–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lionel Mark DuranSD618 Mar 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Simon, Philippines
5Win2–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ricky DagatanTKO2 (4), 2:4319 Feb 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg Balibago Sports Complex, Santa Rosa, Philippines
4Loss1–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rey PerezUD44 Sep 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg Santa Rosa Sports Complex, Santa Rosa, Philippines
3Win1–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Alf John AgudaTKO3 (4), 1:3912 May 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tayabas, Philippines
2Loss0–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Renjie AbendanUD419 Apr 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
1Loss0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael EscobiaUD45 Apr 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Roilo Golez 		WBC–ABCO mini-flyweight champion
16 Oct 2011 – Feb 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Vicha Phulaikaw
Vacant
Title last held by
Muhammad Rachman 		IBF Pan Pacific mini-flyweight champion
13 Oct 2012 – Apr 2013
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Florante Condes


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