Michael Farenas

Michael Farenas
Born	Michael Farenas (1984-06-10) June 10, 1984 (age 40) Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Hammer Fist
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach	68 in (173 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	52
Wins	42
Wins by KO	34
Losses	5
Draws	4
No contests	1

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

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.	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Win	41-5-4 1 NC	Martin Angel Martinez	KO	3 (10)	2017-6-1	The Hangar, Costa Mesa, United States
Win	41-5-4 1 NC	Vachayan Khamon	KO	3 (10)	2015-10-31	Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	40-5-4 1 NC	Boonsom Phothong	TKO	2 (10)	2015-04-25	The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss	39-5-4 1 NC	José Pedraza	UD	12 (12)	2014-11-1	Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win	39-4-4 1 NC	Mark Davis	TKO	8 (12)	2014-07-02	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	38-4-4 1 NC	Héctor Velázquez	TKO	2 (12)	2014-03-21	San Juan Arena, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines	Won WBC Asia Council Continental Super Featherweight title.
Win	37-4-4 1 NC	Jesus Rios	TKO	2 (10)	2013-12-13	Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	36-4-4 1 NC	Kosol Sor Vorapin	KO	2 (10)	2013-10-26	Makati Coliseum, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	35-4-4 1 NC	Gerardo Zayas	TKO	1 (8)	2013-04-27	Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, United States
Loss	34-4-4 1 NC	Yuriorkis Gamboa	UD	12 (12)	2012-12-08	MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	For interim WBA World Super Featherweight title.
Draw	34-3-4 1 NC	Takashi Uchiyama	TD	3 (12)	2012-07-16	Winghat, Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan	For WBA World Super Featherweight title. Bout stopped on the 3rd round after an accidental head butt by Farenas.
Win	34-3-3 1 NC	Jason Mitsuyama	SD	10 (10)	2012-04-21	Mandaue, Philippines
Win	33-3-3 1 NC	Kenichi Yamaguchi	UD	12 (12)	2011-10-01	Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
Win	32-3-3 1 NC	Fernando Beltran	SD	8 (8)	2011-07-16	Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	31-3-3 1 NC	Daniel Attah	UD	12 (12)	2011-05-21	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States
Win	30-3-3 1 NC	Ariel Delgado	MD	10 (10)	2011-01-14	Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	29-3-3 1 NC	Sangpetch Patanakan Gym	TKO	1 (10)	2010-10-10	Zamboanga City, Philippines
Win	28-3-3 1 NC	Simson Butar Butar	KO	2 (10)	2010-07-23	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss	27-3-3 1 NC	Marlon Aguilar	UD	8 (8)	2010-05-08	La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico
NC	27-2-3 1 NC	Joe Morales	NC	2 (8)	2010-03-13	Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States
Win	27-2-3	Sathian Somkhao	KO	1 (10)	2010-01-08	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	26-2-3	Jae-Bong Jang	TKO	9 (12)	2009-10-03	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines	Won vacant WPBF Featherweight title.
Draw	25-2-3	Arturo Gomez	TD	2 (8)	2007-09-14	Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico	Fight stopped due to a cut over Farenas' right eyebrow produced from an accidental headbutt in Round 2.
Win	25-2-2	Walter Estrada	KO	1 (8)	2009-05-01	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	24-2-2	Sunan Thosen	KO	3 (10)	2008-12-27	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	23-2-2	Sorachet Tongmala	KO	1 (10)	2008-10-11	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	22-2-2	Boonmee Sithsrivinitwitthayakom	KO	6 (10)	2008-07-30	Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
Win	21-2-2	Fermin De los Santos	UD	8 (8)	2008-05-17	Plaza Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Win	20-2-2	Baudel Cardenas	TKO	3 (8)	2008-03-15	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	19-2-2	Kongsurin Sithsoei	KO	5 (10)	2007-12-26	Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines
Win	18-2-2	Arturo Valenzuela	TKO	2 (6)	2007-10-06	Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	17-2-2	Jesar Ancajas	KO	4 (10)	2007-08-04	General Santos, Philippines
Win	16-2-2	Jeffrey Onate	TKO	2 (8)	2007-04-29	Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	15-2-2	Dondon Lapuz	RTD	2 (8)	2007-03-03	Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	14-2-2	Takuro Matsubara	UD	4 (4)	2007-01-13	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Win	13-2-2	Ronald Postrano	TKO	2 (6)	2006-11-18	Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	12-2-2	Julius Tarona	TKO	7 (8)	2006-09-17	Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw	11-2-2	Roel Mangan	SD	10 (10)	2006-07-22	Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win	11-2-1	Jerome Arsolon	TKO	5 (8)	2006-06-09	Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Win	10-2-1	Jaime Barcelona	TD	6 (10)	2006-04-21	Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	9-2-1	Edwen Gastador	TKO	3 (10)	2006-03-12	Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines
Loss	8-2-1	Aaron Melgarejo	SD	10 (10)	2006-01-21	Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win	8-1-1	Roberto Moreno	KO	2 (10)	2005-12-10	Antipolo, Philippines
Win	7-1-1	Dondon Lapuz	TKO	4 (8)	2005-11-08	Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss	6-1-1	Jun Paderna	UD	10 (10)	2005-08-20	Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win	6-0-1	Melvin Ayudtud	KO	1 (10)	2005-07-16	San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Win	5-0-1	Greggy Tao on	TKO	2 (8)	2005-05-06	Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	4-0-1	Presciano Tabasa	TKO	1 (6)	2005-04-09	Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Win	3-0-1	Marlon Galicia	TKO	2 (6)	2005-03-05	Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	2-0-1	Ferdinand Sagado	KO	4 (6)	2004-11-27	Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win	1-0-1	Just Bornilla	KO	4 (6)	2004-10-21	Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw	0-0-1	Octavio Aleonar	TD	2 (6)	2004-09-19	Mandaue, Philippines	Pro Debut

References

1. "Pinoy featherweight wins in Pacquiao-Marquez undercard". abs-cbnnews.com. 2008-03-16.
2. "Gerry Peñalosa protegé up against unknown foe". abs-cbnnews.com. 2008-05-16.
3. "Eden Sonsona impressive in TKO win over Pastrana". boxingscene.com. 2010-03-14.
4. "Filipino pug stops foe in 'Pacman-Clottey' undercard". abs-cbnNEWS.com. 2010-03-14.
5. Ligas, Edward (May 9, 2010). "FARENAS LOSES, WORLD TITLE TRY IN PERIL!". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
6. Bonsubre Jr, Rene (May 9, 2010). "Fareñas loses by UD in Mexico". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
7. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 9, 2010). "FARENAS IN DISAPPOINTING LOSS TO NICARAGUA'S AGUILAR". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
8. "Gamboa Dropped Hard, but Defeats Gutsy Farenas". 9 December 2012.
9. "Boxing: Michael Farenas wins by first round knockout in Texas". 28 April 2013.
10. boxrec.com

External links

• Boxing record for Michael Farenas from BoxRec (registration required)