Tacy Macalos

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Tacy Macalos
Born
Epitacio Agapay

(1965-10-28) October 28, 1965 (age 58)
Padre Burgos, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Statistics
Weight(s) Light flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins29
Wins by KO12
Losses12
Draws3

Epitacio Agapay (born October 28, 1965), better known as Tacy Macalos, is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1994. He won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Light flyweight title in 1988.

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Professional career

Macalos turned professional in 1984 and compiled a record of 23–4–3 before defeating Choi Jum-hwan to win the IBF Light flyweight title. [1] He lost the title in his first defense against Muangchai Kittikasem. [2]

Professional boxing record

44 fights29 wins12 losses
By knockout125
By decision177
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss29–12–3Puma ToguchiKO3 (10)1994-04-18Japan
43Loss29–11–3 Cho In-joo PTS10 (10)1994-01-30Daegu, South Korea
42Loss29–10–3 Daorung Chuvatana KO8 (10)1993-11-14Bangkok, Thailand
41Loss29–9–3 Rolando Bohol UD10 (10)1993-09-25 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines
40Win29–8–3 Dodie Boy Peñalosa TD6 (10)1993-02-02 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines
39Win28–8–3In Man ChangTKO4 (10)1992-10-30 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines
38Loss27–8–3 Torsak Pongsupa PTS10 (10)1992-07-01Bangkok, Thailand
37Win27–7–3Primo ErasanMD10 (10)1992-04-25Quezon City, Philippines
36Win26–7–3Sammy AnsigTKO4 (?)1992-03-14 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
35Loss25–7–3Rey PacionesTKO4 (10)1990-06-23 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines
34Loss25–6–3 Muangchai Kittikasem TKO7 (12)1989-10-06 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandFor IBF Light flyweight title
33Loss25–5–3 Muangchai Kittikasem SD12 (12)1989-05-02 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandLost IBF Light flyweight title
32Win25–4–3Seung Yub KangTKO4 (?)1989-03-04Manila, Philippines
31Win24–4–3 Choi Jum-hwan UD12 (12)1988-11-05 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PhilippinesWon IBF Light flyweight title
30Win23–4–3Thanjai DonjadeeKO3 (10)1988-07-30Pasig City, Philippines
29Win22–4–3Rittichai LukmingkwanTKO5 (10)1988-04-15 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
28Win21–4–3Cesar De La CruzTKO5 (?)1988-03-27Philippines
27Win20–4–3Arnulfo MelencionTKO2 (10)1987-12-19 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
26Win19–4–3Leopard AriTKO3 (?)1987-09-30Philippines
25Loss18–4–3Sonny VidalTKO9 (12)1987-07-04Gold City Coliseum, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
24Loss18–3–3 Choi Jum-hwan SD15 (15)1987-03-29Boxing Gymnasium, Suwon, South KoreaFor IBF Light flyweight title
23Win18–2–3Ronnie VallescasPTS10 (10)1987-01-24Manila, Philippines
22Win17–2–3Little BaguioTKO8 (12)1986-10-30Olongapo City, Philippines
21Win16–2–3Titing DignosTKO4 (10)1986-07-16 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
20Win15–2–3Junior BailonPTS10 (10)1986-05-16Nepomuceno Coliseum, Angeles City, Philippines
19Win14–2–3Rolando ProtacioPTS10 (10)1986-03-15General Santos City, Philippines
18Win13–2–3Ariel SamsonPTS10 (10)1985-12-02Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
17Win12–2–3Lou Marabe JrPTS10 (10)1985-10-12Nepomuceno Coliseum, Angeles City, Philippines
16Win11–2–3Edward AdameTKO5 (10)1985-08-31Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Philippines
15Win10–2–3Tito AbellaUD10 (10)1985-05-29Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Philippines
14Win9–2–3Steve PonanPTS8 (8)1985-05-12Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City, Philippines
13Win8–2–3Danny DuranTKO6 (8)1985-03-30 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
12Win7–2–3Joel AdvinculaUD8 (8)1985-01-04Cavite City, Philippines
11Win6–2–3Edgar Capino JrPTS8 (8)1984-11-04Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel - Malate, Manila, Philippines
10Win5–2–3Bert ChanPTS6 (6)1984-10-13Baguio College Foundation Gym, Baguio City, Philippines
9Win4–2–3Elmer De GallaPTS6 (6)1984-09-21Muntinlupa City, Philippines
8Draw3–2–3Jun AltarejosPTS6 (6)1984-09-01 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
7Win3–2–2Julius OlegarioPTS4 (4)1984-07-18Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Philippines
6Loss2–2–2John CalanogenPTS4 (4)1984-06-15 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
5Win2–1–2Sammy BaculongPTS4 (4)1984-05-26Philippines
4Win1–1–2Ramon LupasiPTS4 (4)1984-04-28Philippines
3Draw0–1–2Sammy BaculongPTS4 (4)1984-03-24Baguio College Foundation Gym, Baguio City, Philippines
2Draw0–1–1Jun AltarejosPTS4 (4)1984-03-07Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Philippines
1Loss0–1Ariel SamsonPTS4 (4)1984-02-17L&M Gym, Manila, Philippines

Boxing trainer

Macalos retired in 1994 and became a boxing trainer. [3]

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References

  1. "TACY MACALOS OF THE PHILIPPINES TAKES IBF JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE". Reuters. November 8, 1988. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  2. "Thai Takes IBF Light Flyweight Title". Los Angeles Times. May 2, 1989. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  3. "Michael Dasmarinas Set To Face Undefeated Champ Naoya Inoue". Fight Sports. June 15, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF Light flyweight champion
November 5, 1988 – May 2, 1989
Succeeded by