Jonathan Inguito Taconing (born 12 January 1987) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former light flyweight champion of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation, and the current International light flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council, a title he already once held in his career, from 2010-2012.[1][2] He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards.[3] Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde.[4][5][6]

Jonathan Taconing
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Taconing in 2015
Born
Jonathan Inguito Taconing

(1987-01-12) January 12, 1987 (age 37)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesLightning
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Flyweight
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses4
Draws1

As of July 2019, Taconing is ranked no. 1 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division.[7]

Early years

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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.[8]

He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children.[9][10]

Notable fights

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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 previous round.[11]
WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year.[12][13]
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.[14][15]
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

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29 wins (21 knockouts), 4 defeats, 1 draw[16]
No. Res. Record Opponent Type Round
Time
Date Location Notes
34 Win 29–4–1   Albert Alcoy UD 6 2021-10-23   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
33 Loss 28–4–1   Ken Shiro TKO 4 (12) 2019-07-12   Edion Arena, Osaka
32 Win 28–3–1   Vince Paras UD 12 2018-09-22   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Retained World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
31 Win 27–3–1   Robert Onggocan UD 10 2018-03-25   Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque
30 Win 26–3–1   Arnold Garde KO 2 (12) 2017-10-15   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque Won World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
29 Win 25–3–1   Silem Serang KO 3 (10) 2017-07-29   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
28 Win 24–3–1   Ellias Nggenggo TKO 1 (10) 2017-03-25   Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila
27 Win 23–3–1   Salatiel Amit TKO 10 (10), 0:39 2016-11-19   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila Won the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
26 Loss 22–3–1   Ganigan López UD 12 2016-07-02   Arena Coliseo, Mexico City For the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
25 Win 22–2–1   Jomar Fajardo TD 10 (10) 2015-09-12   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
24 Win 21–2–1   Ramon Garcia Hirales TKO 10 (10), 2:53 2015-04-04   Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México
23 Win 20–2–1   Oscar Raknafa RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2014-12-21   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
22 Win 19–2–1   Jaipetch Chaiyonggym TKO 3 (10), 1:52 2014-07-05   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
21 Win 18–2–1   Virgilio Silvano TKO 11 (12), 1:42 2014-03-025   Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila Won the OPBF Light Flyweight Title[17]
20 Win 17–2–1   Namphol Sithsaithong KO 2 (10), 1:05 2013-12-14   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
19 Win 16–2–1   Rambo Sithsaithong KO 1 (10), 2:05 2013-08-10   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
18 Win 15–2–1   Manot Comput KO 5 (10), 1:54 2013-03-25   Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila
17 Win 14–2–1   Chatchai Or Benjamas RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2012-11-10   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
16 Loss 13–2–1   Kompayak Porpramook TD 5 (12), 3:00 2012-05-03   Provincial Hall, Buriram For WBC Light Flyweight Title
15 Win 13-1–1   Samuel Apuya RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2012-03-25   Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila
14 Win 12-1–1   Ngaoprajan Chuwatana UD 12 (12) 2011-10-17   Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
13 Win 11-1–1   Lookdiaw Tor Buamas TKO 13 (12) 2011-03-25   Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
12 Win 10-1–1   Pit Anacaya TKO 4 (10), 3:00 2010-12-18   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
11 Win 9-1–1   Warlito Parrenas TKO 6 (12), 1:59 2010-07-31   Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila Won vacant WBC International Light Flyweight Title
10 Win 8-1–1   Quilber Cailing TKO 1 (10), 2:20 2009-10-24   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
9 Draw 7-1-1   Erwin Picardal D 8(8) 2009-7-25   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
8 Win 7-1   Rey Sumapig UD 8 (8) 2009-1-31   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
7 Win 6-1   Esmalben Bujas TKO 2 (6), 1:38 2008-11-15   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
6 Win 5-1   Jay-ar Bincolado TKO 1 (6), 1:51 2008-07-26   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
5 Loss 4-1   Joe Galamiton SD 6(6) 2008-02-09   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
4 Win 4-0   Jay-ar Bincolado UD 6(6), 1:51 2008-02-09   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
3 Win 3-0   Joey Balmes TKO 2(4), 1:06 2007-10-06   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
2 Win 2-0   Robert Talape TKO 1(4), 2:46 2007-07-28   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
1 Win 1-0   Tinglot Perez TKO 1(4), 0:58 2007-02-03   The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, 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

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  • OPBF Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs)
  • WBC International Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs) (3x)

References

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  1. ^ "Legazpi hosts WBC championship starring Taconing". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ^ "WBC International Light Flyweight Champion". boxrec.com.
  3. ^ Li, Matthew. "Elorde family honors local boxing legends of past and present". Tie Breaker Times. Tie Breaker Times. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
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  5. ^ "Professional Boxing Record of Eddie Ballaran". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
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  7. ^ "WBC Ratings: Light Flyweight".
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  9. ^ Songalia, Ryan. "Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory". ringtv.craveonline.com. Ring Tv. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ "OPBF Light Fly Champ Taconing, Wife Welcome Third Child". AsianFightScene.com. Asian Fight Scene. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
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  13. ^ Nathanielz, Ronnie. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. World Boxing Council. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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  15. ^ Ronnie, Nathanielz. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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