Marlon Tapales
Filipino boxer
Marlon Tapales
Tapales with the IBF (red) and WBA (black) super-bantamweight titles, 2023.
Born (1992-03-23 ) March 23, 1992 (age 32) Other names Nightmare Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) Reach 67+ 1 ⁄2 in (171 cm)Stance Southpaw
Boxing record Total fights 43 Wins 39 Wins by KO 20 Losses 4
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.
As of October 2024, he is ranked as world's No. 1 ranked super bantamweight by The Ring [ 1] and second best by the TBRB .[ 2]
Professional career
WBO bantamweight champion
Tapales vs. Sor Singyu
In 2016, Tapales defeated WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu by KO in the eleventh round and won his first world title.[ 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]
Unified WBA(super) and IBF super bantamweight champion
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]
Undisputed super bantamweight title fight
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
43 fights
39 wins
4 losses
By knockout
20
3
By decision
19
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
43
Win
39–4
Saurabh Kumar
UD
10
Sep 7, 2024
Olympic Stadium , Phnom Penh , Cambodia
Retained WBC-ABCO Continental super-bantamweight title
42
Win
38–4
Nattapong Jankaew
KO
1 (10), 2:15
May 10, 2024
Midas Hotel and Casino , Pasay, Philippines
Won vacant WBC-ABCO Continental super-bantamweight title
41
Loss
37–4
Naoya Inoue
KO
10 (12), 1:02
Dec 26, 2023
Ariake Arena , Tokyo , Japan
Lost WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles; For WBC , WBO , and vacant The Ring super-bantamweight titles
40
Win
37–3
Murodjon Akhmadaliev
SD
12
Apr 8, 2023
Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio , Texas, U.S.
Won WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles
39
Win
36–3
Jose Estrella
KO
2 (8), 1:39
May 14, 2022
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California , U.S.
38
Win
35–3
Hiroaki Teshigawara
TKO
2 (12), 0:06
Dec 11, 2021
Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, California, U.S.
37
Win
34–3
Eden Sonsona
TKO
2 (10), 0:46
Nov 21, 2020
Sanman Gym, General Santos , Philippines
36
Loss
33–3
Ryosuke Iwasa
TKO
11 (12), 1:09
Dec 7, 2019
Barclays Center , Brooklyn , New York, U.S.
For vacant IBF interim super-bantamweight title
35
Win
33–2
Roberto Castaneda
KO
3 (10), 1:37
Jun 1, 2019
Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California , U.S.
34
Win
32–2
Fernando Vargas Parra
RTD
5 (10), 3:00
Feb 16, 2019
Microsoft Theater , Los Angeles , California, U.S.
33
Win
31–2
Goodluck Mrema
KO
1 (10), 2:10
Sep 30, 2018
SM North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City , Philippines
32
Win
30–2
Shohei Omori
TKO
11 (12), 0:16
Apr 23, 2017
Edion Arena Osaka , Osaka , Japan
WBO bantamweight title at stake only for Omori after Tapales missed weight
31
Win
29–2
Pungluang Sor Singyu
KO
11 (12), 0:30
Jul 27, 2016
Ayutthaya City Park, Ayutthaya , Thailand
Won WBO bantamweight title
30
Win
28–2
Shohei Omori
TKO
2 (12), 1:35
Dec 16, 2015
Shimazu Arena, Kyoto , Japan
29
Win
27–2
Jecker Buhawe
UD
10
Jan 31, 2015
USeP Gymnasium, Davao City , Philippines
28
Win
26–2
Fadhili Majiha
UD
12
Jun 28, 2014
Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte , Philippines
Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
27
Win
25–2
Hayato Kimura
TD
5 (10), 1:40
Apr 13, 2014
Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa , Ishikawa , Japan
26
Win
24–2
Galih Susanto
UD
10
Feb 8, 2014
Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
25
Win
23–2
Fredirex Rodriguez
UD
10
Aug 1, 2013
Waterfront Hotel & Casino , Cebu City , Philippines
Won WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
24
Win
22–2
Ruben Manakane
TKO
4 (10), 2:17
May 26, 2013
Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa , Ishikawa Prefecture , Japan
23
Loss
21–2
David Sánchez
MD
12
Feb 23, 2013
Gimnasio del Estado , Hermosillo , Sonora , Mexico
For vacant WBC interim Silver super flyweight title
22
Win
21–1
Rasmanudin
KO
2 (8), 1:10
Oct 20, 2012
SM Mall of Asia Arena , Pasay , Philippines
21
Win
20–1
Rex Olisa
KO
3 (10), 1:41
Nov 17, 2011
Flores Auditorium, Lala, Lanao del Norte , Philippines
20
Win
19–1
Martin Mubiru
UD
10
Oct 9, 2011
Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu , Philippines
19
Win
18–1
Manot Comput
KO
4 (10), 1:50
Jun 25, 2011
Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
18
Win
17–1
Alejandro Solorio
MD
6
May 6, 2011
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino , Las Vegas Strip , Nevada, U.S.
17
Win
16–1
Charlie Cabilla
KO
1 (10), 2:46
Feb 6, 2011
Dalaguete Sports Complex, Dalaguete , Cebu, Philippines
16
Win
15–1
Rey Megrino
UD
10
Nov 5, 2010
Ynares Sports Arena , Pasig, Philippines
15
Win
14–1
Richard Olisa
UD
10
Oct 6, 2010
Glan, Sarangani , Philippines
14
Win
13–1
Charlie Cabilla
UD
12
Jun 12, 2010
Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City , Philippines
Retained Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
13
Win
12–1
Warlito Parrenas
TKO
7 (12), 1:19
Apr 9, 2010
Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Won Philippines GAB light-flyweight title
12
Win
11–1
Randy Petalcorin
TKO
2 (8), 2:50
Jan 23, 2010
Cuneta Astrodome , Pasay, Philippines
11
Win
10–1
Armando dela Cruz
UD
10
Nov 8, 2009
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
10
Win
9–1
Jerson Mancio
UD
10
Aug 29, 2009
Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro , Philippines
9
Loss
8–1
Brix Ray
RTD
6 (10), 3:00
May 30, 2009
City Auditorium, Surigao City , Philippines
For Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight title
8
Win
8–0
Michael Rodriguez
UD
8
Apr 19, 2009
Mahinog Gym, Mahinog , Camiguin , Philippines
7
Win
7–0
Rodel Tejares
UD
8
Mar 25, 2009
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
6
Win
6–0
Ryan Tampus
UD
6
Jan 15, 2009
Maasim , Sarangani, Philippines
5
Win
5–0
Charlie Lamila
TKO
6
Dec 27, 2008
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
4
Win
4–0
Freddie Martinez
UD
6
Nov 19, 2008
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
3
Win
3–0
Jherom Tuyor
UD
4
Sep 20, 2008
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
2
Win
2–0
Sherwin McDo Lungay
MD
4
Aug 23, 2008
BS Gym, Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
1
Win
1–0
Nestor Gamolo
TKO
1 (4), 0:54
Jul 18, 2008
Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
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