Michael Farenas

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Michael Farenas
Born
Michael Farenas

(1984-06-10) June 10, 1984 (age 39)
Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Other namesHammer Fist
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins42
Wins by KO34
Losses5
Draws4
No contests1

Michael Farenas (born June 10, 1984 in Sorsogon, Philippines), is a Filipino professional boxer.

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Born in Sorsogon, Farenas currently resides in Redondo Beach, California, California. He is a protégé of former world two division champion Gerry Penalosa.

Fighting style

A hard hitting southpaw, Farenas is known for his aggressive style and his powerful punches.

Professional career

Featherweight

Farenas made his professional debut on September 19, 2004 against Octavio Olinar at the Sports and Cultural Complex in Mandaue, Philippines. The bout ended in a technical draw after 2 rounds.

On March 15, 2008, Farenas challenged Mexican boxer Baudel Cardenas in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez big fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Paradise, Nevada. The Filipino prospect won the bout by a third-round technical knockout. [1] After knocking down Cardenas twice in the 2nd round, Farenas landed a vicious low blow in round 3. The Mexican was given five minutes to recover, but he could not continue, forcing the referee to stop the match.

In his next fight, Farenas moved to the super-featherweight division to face Fermin delos Santos. The two fought on May 17, 2008 at the Plaza Monumental in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Filipino boxer defeated his foe via unanimous decision after 8 rounds. For the fight, the protégé of former WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa trained under the guidance of Freddie Roach. [2]

First title

Farenas won the World Professional Boxing Federation featherweight title on October 3, 2009 by stopping South Korean fighter Jae-Bong Jang in 9 rounds.

On March 13, 2010, Farenas was included in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey bout. He took on American boxer Joe Morales. The bout ended in a no contest after 2 round, because of an accidental clash of heads that opened a bad cut over Morales' right eye. This forced the ringside doctor to stop the bout. [3] [4]

Super Featherweight

In his next bout, Farenas challenged Marlon "Rata" Aguilar of Nicaragua in the undercard of the Latin Fury 14 pay-per-view, which showcased the return of Antonio Margarito against Roberto Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The fight took place on May 8, 2010. Farenas lost by an eight-round unanimous decision and practically blew away his chance at a possible world title bout. [5]

Fareñas had difficulty handling Aguilar who had the edge during infighting sequences. The Filipino boxer tried to be more aggressive in the third but his momentum was hindered when he landed a low blow. In the 6th round, the referee deducted a point from Farenas for low blows and then again in round eight. The latter was falling way behind on points and needed a knockout to win but he didn't seem to have the energy or the inclination to try to get it done. Another low blow from the Filipino fighter interrupted the last round action. [6] [7]

Farenas went on to win 7 straight fights after the Aguilar fight and a draw against Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA title. He then landed an undercard fight on the Pacquiao-Marquez 4 event on December 8, 2012. He fought highly regarded Yuriorkis Gamboa in a 12-round battle for the interim WBA strap. Farenas was knocked down twice but rallied to deliver a knockdown of his own in the 9th round. However, Farenas lost via unanimous decision. [8]

On April 27, 2013, Farenas fought an outmatched Gerardo Zayas whose record was 19-21-2. Farenas dropped Zayas three times in the first round en route to a TKO win against the journeyman. [9]

Professional Boxing Record

42 Wins (34 knockouts), 5 Losses (0 knockouts), 4 Draws, 1 No Contest [10]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win41-5-4
1 NC		 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Angel MartinezKO3 (10)2017-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa , United States
Win41-5-4
1 NC		 Flag of Thailand.svg Vachayan KhamonKO3 (10)2015-10-31 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win40-5-4
1 NC		 Flag of Thailand.svg Boonsom PhothongTKO2 (10)2015-04-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss39-5-4
1 NC		 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg José Pedraza UD12 (12)2014-11-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win39-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Davis TKO8 (12)2014-07-02 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win38-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of Mexico.svg Héctor Velázquez TKO2 (12)2014-03-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Juan Arena, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines Won WBC Asia Council Continental Super Featherweight title.
Win37-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus RiosTKO2 (10)2013-12-13 Flag of the Philippines.svg Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win36-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of Thailand.svg Kosol Sor VorapinKO2 (10)2013-10-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Coliseum, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win35-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of Mexico.svg Gerardo ZayasTKO1 (8)2013-04-27 Flag of the United States.svg Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, United States
Loss34-4-4
1 NC		 Flag of Cuba.svg Yuriorkis Gamboa UD12 (12)2012-12-08 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor interim WBA World Super Featherweight title.
Draw34-3-4
1 NC		 Flag of Japan.svg Takashi Uchiyama TD3 (12)2012-07-16 Flag of Japan.svg Winghat, Kasukabe, Saitama, JapanFor WBA World Super Featherweight title. Bout stopped on the 3rd round after an accidental head butt by Farenas.
Win34-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jason MitsuyamaSD10 (10)2012-04-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaue, Philippines
Win33-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Japan.svg Kenichi YamaguchiUD12 (12)2011-10-01 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
Win32-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando BeltranSD8 (8)2011-07-16 Flag of the United States.svg Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win31-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Nigeria.svg Daniel AttahUD12 (12)2011-05-21 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States
Win30-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ariel DelgadoMD10 (10)2011-01-14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win29-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Thailand.svg Sangpetch Patanakan GymTKO1 (10)2010-10-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Zamboanga City, Philippines
Win28-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Thailand.svg Simson Butar ButarKO2 (10)2010-07-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss27-3-3
1 NC		 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Marlon AguilarUD8 (8)2010-05-08 Flag of Mexico.svg La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico
NC27-2-3
1 NC		 Flag of the United States.svg Joe MoralesNC2 (8)2010-03-13 Flag of the United States.svg Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States
Win27-2-3 Flag of Thailand.svg Sathian SomkhaoKO1 (10)2010-01-08 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win26-2-3 Flag of South Korea.svg Jae-Bong JangTKO9 (12)2009-10-03 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Won vacant WPBF Featherweight title.
Draw25-2-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo GomezTD2 (8)2007-09-14 Flag of Mexico.svg Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, MexicoFight stopped due to a cut over Farenas' right eyebrow produced from an accidental headbutt in Round 2.
Win25-2-2 Flag of Colombia.svg Walter Estrada KO1 (8)2009-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Sunan ThosenKO3 (10)2008-12-27 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win23-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Sorachet TongmalaKO1 (10)2008-10-11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win22-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Boonmee SithsrivinitwitthayakomKO6 (10)2008-07-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
Win21-2-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Fermin De los SantosUD8 (8)2008-05-17 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Win20-2-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Baudel CardenasTKO3 (8)2008-03-15 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win19-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Kongsurin SithsoeiKO5 (10)2007-12-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines
Win18-2-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo ValenzuelaTKO2 (6)2007-10-06 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jesar AncajasKO4 (10)2007-08-04 Flag of the Philippines.svg General Santos, Philippines
Win16-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jeffrey OnateTKO2 (8)2007-04-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win15-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dondon LapuzRTD2 (8)2007-03-03 Flag of the Philippines.svg Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win14-2-2 Flag of Japan.svg Takuro MatsubaraUD4 (4)2007-01-13 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Win13-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronald PostranoTKO2 (6)2006-11-18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win12-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Julius TaronaTKO7 (8)2006-09-17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw11-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roel ManganSD10 (10)2006-07-22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win11-2-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jerome ArsolonTKO5 (8)2006-06-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Win10-2-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jaime BarcelonaTD6 (10)2006-04-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win9-2-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edwen GastadorTKO3 (10)2006-03-12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines
Loss8-2-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Aaron MelgarejoSD10 (10)2006-01-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win8-1-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roberto MorenoKO2 (10)2005-12-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Antipolo, Philippines
Win7-1-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dondon LapuzTKO4 (8)2005-11-08 Flag of the Philippines.svg Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss6-1-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jun PadernaUD10 (10)2005-08-20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win6-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Melvin AyudtudKO1 (10)2005-07-16 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Win5-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Greggy Tao onTKO2 (8)2005-05-06 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win4-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Presciano TabasaTKO1 (6)2005-04-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Win3-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marlon GaliciaTKO2 (6)2005-03-05 Flag of the Philippines.svg Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win2-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ferdinand SagadoKO4 (6)2004-11-27 Flag of the Philippines.svg Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win1-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Just BornillaKO4 (6)2004-10-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw0-0-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Octavio AleonarTD2 (6)2004-09-19 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaue, PhilippinesPro Debut

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