Jonathan Taconing

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
Statistics
Real nameJonathan Inguito Taconing
Nickname(s)Lightning
Weight(s)Light Flyweight
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1987-01-12) January 12, 1987
Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins28
Wins by KO22
Losses4
Draws1

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

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.[8]

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

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 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
28 wins (21 knockouts), 4 defeats, 1 draw[16]
No. Res. Record Opponent Type Round
Time		 Date Location Notes
33 Loss28–4–1 Ken Shiro TKO 4 (12) 2019-07-12 Edion Arena, Osaka
32 Win28–3–1 Vince Paras UD 12 2018-09-22 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City Retained World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
31 Win27–3–1 Robert Onggocan UD 10 2018-03-25 Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Paranaque City
30 Win26–3–1 Arnold Garde KO 2 (12) 2017-10-15 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City Won World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title
29 Win25–3–1 Silem Serang KO 3 (10) 2017-07-29 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City
28 Win24–3–1 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 1 (10) 2017-03-25 Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila
27 Win23–3–1 Salatiel Amit TKO 10 (10), 0:39 2016-11-19 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Metro Manila Won the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
26 Loss22–3–1 Ganigan López UD 12 2016-07-02 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City For the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
25 Win22–2–1 Jomar Fajardo TD 10 (10) 2015-09-12 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
24 Win21–2–1 Ramon Garcia Hirales TKO 10 (10), 2:53 2015-04-04 Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México
23 Win20–2–1 Oscar Raknafa RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2014-12-21 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
22 Win19–2–1 Jaipetch Chaiyonggym TKO 3 (10), 1:52 2014-07-05 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
21 Win18–2–1 Virgilio Silvano TKO 11 (12), 1:42 2014-03-025 Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila Won the OPBF Light Flyweight Title[17]
20 Win17–2–1 Namphol Sithsaithong KO 2 (10), 1:05 2013-12-14 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
19 Win16–2–1 Rambo Sithsaithong KO 1 (10), 2:05 2013-08-10 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
18 Win15–2–1 Manot Comput KO 5 (10), 1:54 2013-03-25 Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila
17 Win14–2–1 Chatchai Or Benjamas RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2012-11-10 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
16 Loss13–2–1 Kompayak Porpramook TD 5 (12), 3:00 2012-05-03 Provincial Hall, Buriram For WBC Light Flyweight Title
15 Win13-1–1 Samuel Apuya RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2012-03-25 Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila
14 Win12-1–1 Ngaoprajan Chuwatana UD 12 (12) 2011-10-17 Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
13 Win11-1–1 Lookdiaw Tor Buamas TKO 13 (12) 2011-03-25 Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title
12 Win10-1–1 Pit Anacaya TKO 4 (10), 3:00 2010-12-18 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
11 Win9-1–1 Warlito Parrenas TKO 6 (12), 1:59 2010-07-31 Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig City, Metro Manila Won vacant WBC International Light Flyweight Title
10 Win8-1–1 Quilber Cailing TKO 1 (10), 2:20 2009-10-24 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
9 Draw7-1-1 Erwin Picardal D 8(8) 2009-7-25 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
8 Win7-1 Rey Sumapig UD 8 (8) 2009-1-31 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
7 Win6-1 Esmalben Bujas TKO 2 (6), 1:38 2008-11-15 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
6 Win5-1 Jay-ar Bincolado TKO 1 (6), 1:51 2008-07-26 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
5 Loss4-1 Joe Galamiton SD 6(6) 2008-02-09 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
4 Win4-0 Jay-ar Bincolado UD 6(6), 1:51 2008-02-09 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
3 Win3-0 Joey Balmes TKO 2(4), 1:06 2007-10-06 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
2 Win2-0 Robert Talape TKO 1(4), 2:46 2007-07-28 The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
1 Win1-0 Tinglot Perez TKO 1(4), 0:58 2007-02-03 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) (3x)

References
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