Jonathan Taconing

Jonathan Taconing
Taconing in 2015
Statistics
Real name	Jonathan Inguito Taconing
Nickname(s)	Lightning
Rated at	Light Flyweight
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Nationality	Filipino
Born	January 12, 1987 Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	26
Wins	22
Wins by KO	18
Losses	3
Draws	1

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.^[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]

As of July 2016, Taconing is ranked no.6 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 previoius 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

22 wins (18 knockouts), 3 defeats, 1 draw[16]
No.	Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Round Time	Date	Location	Notes
26	Loss	22–3–1	Ganigan López	UD	12	2016-07-02	Arena Coliseo, Mexico City	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, Paranaque City, 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, Paranaque City, 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
21	Win	18–2–1	Virgilio Silvano	TKO	11 (12), 1:42	2014-03-025	Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila	Won 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, Paranaque City, 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
18	Win	15–2–1	Manot Comput	KO	5 (10), 1:54	2013-03-25	Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
16	Loss	13–2–1	Kompayak Porpramook	TD	5 (12), 3:00	2012-05-03	Provincial Hall, Buriram	Kompayak Porpramook retains 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	Retains WBC International Light Flyweight Title
13	Win	11-1–1	Lookdiaw Tor Buamas	TKO	13 (12)	2011-03-25	Sofitel Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila	Retains 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
11	Win	9-1–1	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	Win	8-1–1	Quilber Cailing	TKO	1 (10), 2:20	2009-10-24	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
9	Draw	7-1-1	Erwin Picardal	D	8(8)	2009-7-25	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
8	Win	7-1	Rey Sumapig	UD	8 (8)	2009-1-31	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
7	Win	6-1	Esmalben Bujas	TKO	2 (6), 1:38	2008-11-15	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
5	Loss	4-1	Joe Galamiton	SD	6(6)	2008-02-09	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, 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, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
3	Win	3-0	Joey Balmes	TKO	2(4), 1:06	2007-10-06	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
2	Win	2-0	Robert Talape	TKO	1(4), 2:46	2007-07-28	The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila
1	Win	1-0	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)

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