Jonathan Taconing

Jonathan Taconing

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12 January 1987
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Introduction

Jonathan Inguito Taconing (born 12 January 1987) is a Filipino boxer. He is the reigning light flyweight champion of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation, and the former International light flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council. He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards. Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde.
As of July 2016, Taconing is ranked no.6 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division.

Early years

Taconing started boxing at age 14 in amateur boxing. He fought 30 amateur bouts earning PhP 500.00, around USD 10.00, per fight. He decided to fight professionally after seeing boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beats Fahsan "3k Battery" of Thailand in 2007.

He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children.

Notable fights

Taconing vs Porpramook
Jonathan Taconing lost a highly controversial fight against then WBC Light Flyweight Champion Kompayak Porpramook in Buriram, Thailand. Referee stopped the fight at the end of the 5th round due to a cut on Porpramook after an accidental clash of heads in the previoius round.
WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year.
Taconing vs Hirales
Jonathan Taconing TKO Ramon Garcia Hirales in a one-sided fight on 04 April 2015 in Metepec, Mexico, Mexico, gaining the WBC No. 1 ranking. Referee stopped the fight at 2:53 on the 10th and final round.
Taconing vs Lopez
July 02, 2016 Jonathan Taconing lost another title fight for the second time against the WBC Light Flyweight Champion Ganigan Lopez in Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico. All judges score the bout 115-112, 118-109, 119-108 with a unanimous decision win for Lopez.

Professional boxing record

22 wins (18 knockouts), 3 defeats, 1 draw
No. Res. Record Opponent Type Round
Time
Date Location Notes
26 Loss 22–3–1 Mexico Ganigan López UD 12 2016-07-02 Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City WBC Light Flyweight Title.
25 Win 22–2–1 Philippines Jomar Fajardo TD 10 (10) 2015-09-12 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
24 Win 21–2–1 Mexico Ramon Garcia Hirales TKO 10 (10), 2:53 2015-04-04 Mexico Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México
23 Win 20–2–1 Indonesia Oscar Raknafa RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2014-12-21 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
22 Win 19–2–1 Thailand Jaipetch Chaiyonggym TKO 3 (10), 1:52 2014-07-05 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
21 Win 18–2–1 Philippines Virgilio Silvano TKO 11 (12), 1:42 2014-03-025 Philippines Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila Won OPBF Light Flyweight Title
20 Win 17–2–1 Thailand Namphol Sithsaithong KO 2 (10), 1:05 2013-12-14 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
19 Win 16–2–1 Thailand Rambo Sithsaithong KO 1 (10), 2:05 2013-08-10 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
18 Win 15–2–1 Thailand Manot Comput KO 5 (10), 1:54 2013-03-25 Philippines Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila
17 Win 14–2–1 Thailand Chatchai Or Benjamas RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2012-11-10 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
16 Loss 13–2–1 Thailand Kompayak Porpramook TD 5 (12), 3:00 2012-05-03 Thailand Provincial Hall, Buriram Kompayak Porpramook retains WBC Light Flyweight Title
15 Win 13-1–1 Philippines Samuel Apuya RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2012-03-25 Philippines Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila
14 Win 12-1–1 Thailand Ngaoprajan Chuwatana UD 12 (12) 2011-10-17 Philippines Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay Retains WBC International Light Flyweight Title
13 Win 11-1–1 Thailand Lookdiaw Tor Buamas TKO 13 (12) 2011-03-25 Philippines Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila Retains WBC International Light Flyweight Title
12 Win 10-1–1 Philippines Pit Anacaya TKO 4 (10), 3:00 2010-12-18 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
11 Win 9-1–1 Philippines Warlito Parrenas TKO 6 (12), 1:59 2010-07-31 Philippines Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig City, Metro Manila Won vacant WBC International Light Flyweight Title
10 Win 8-1–1 Philippines Quilber Cailing TKO 1 (10), 2:20 2009-10-24 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
9 Draw 7-1-1 Philippines Erwin Picardal D 8(8) 2009-7-25 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
8 Win 7-1 Philippines Rey Sumapig UD 8 (8) 2009-1-31 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
7 Win 6-1 Philippines Esmalben Bujas TKO 2 (6), 1:38 2008-11-15 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
6 Win 5-1 Philippines Jay-ar Bincolado TKO 1 (6), 1:51 2008-07-26 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
5 Loss 4-1 Philippines Joe Galamiton SD 6(6) 2008-02-09 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
4 Win 4-0 Philippines Jay-ar Bincolado UD 6(6), 1:51 2008-02-09 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
3 Win 3-0 Philippines Joey Balmes TKO 2(4), 1:06 2007-10-06 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
2 Win 2-0 Philippines Robert Talape TKO 1(4), 2:46 2007-07-28 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
1 Win 1-0 Philippines Tinglot Perez TKO 1(4), 0:58 2007-02-03 Philippines The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila Professional debut
TKO - Technical Knockout, KO - Knockout, TD - Technical Decision, RTD - Referee Technical Decision, SD - Split Decision, UD - Unanimous Decision, D - Draw

Titles

  • OPBF Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs)
  • WBC International Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs)