Jonathan Taconing

Jonathan Taconing
Jonathan Taconing
	TATA4 (27346468623) Taconing in 2015
Born	Jonathan Inguito Taconing; January 12, 1987 (age 38); Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Lightning
	Statistics
Weight	Light Flyweight
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Stance	Southpaw
	Boxing record
Total fights	34
Wins	29
Wins by KO	22
Losses	4
Draws	1
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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]

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 ₱500, around US$ 10, 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 4 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 2, 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

No.	Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Round Time	Date	Location	Notes
29 wins (21 knockouts), 4 defeats, 1 draw^[16]
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

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

References

^ "Legazpi hosts WBC championship starring Taconing". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
^ "WBC International Light Flyweight Champion". boxrec.com.
^ Li, Matthew. "Elorde family honors local boxing legends of past and present". Tie Breaker Times. Tie Breaker Times. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
^ Songalia, Ryan. "Boxing: Jonathan Taconing aims to be 4th Filipino champion". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
^ "Professional Boxing Record of Eddie Ballaran". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
^ "Johnny Elorde Works With Taconing In Tonight's Fight Against Garcia". asianfightscene.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
^ "WBC Ratings: Light Flyweight". 27 July 2018.
^ JM, Siasat (19 June 2016). "Jonathan Taconing: Fighting battles inside and outside the ring". GMA News. GMA News Online. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
^ Songalia, Ryan (28 June 2016). "Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory". ringtv.craveonline.com. Ring Tv. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ "OPBF Light Fly Champ Taconing, Wife Welcome Third Child". AsianFightScene.com. Asian Fight Scene. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
^ Nathanielz, Ronnies. "WBC: Porpramook vs Taconing Should Have Been a Draw". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Songalia, Ryan (28 June 2016). "Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory". ringtv.craveonline.com. The Ring. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Nathanielz, Ronnie. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. World Boxing Council. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Ryan, Songalia (5 April 2015). "Jonathan Taconing KOs former champ Hirales in Mexico". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
^ Ronnie, Nathanielz. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ "Jonathan Taconing". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
^ "OPBF Title Fight Results Fight Results of 2014". opbf.jp. Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation. Retrieved 19 June 2016.

[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.

[4] Songalia, Ryan. "Boxing: Jonathan Taconing aims to be 4th Filipino champion". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 30 June 2016.

[5] "Professional Boxing Record of Eddie Ballaran". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 30 June 2016.

[6] "Johnny Elorde Works With Taconing In Tonight's Fight Against Garcia". asianfightscene.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.

[7] "WBC Ratings: Light Flyweight". 27 July 2018.

[8] JM, Siasat (19 June 2016). "Jonathan Taconing: Fighting battles inside and outside the ring". GMA News. GMA News Online. Retrieved 19 June 2016.

[9] Songalia, Ryan (28 June 2016). "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.

[11] Nathanielz, Ronnies. "WBC: Porpramook vs Taconing Should Have Been a Draw". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[12] Songalia, Ryan (28 June 2016). "Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory". ringtv.craveonline.com. The Ring. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[13] Nathanielz, Ronnie. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. World Boxing Council. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[14] Ryan, Songalia (5 April 2015). "Jonathan Taconing KOs former champ Hirales in Mexico". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

[15] Ronnie, Nathanielz. "Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[16] "Jonathan Taconing". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 19 June 2016.

[17] "OPBF Title Fight Results Fight Results of 2014". opbf.jp. Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation. Retrieved 19 June 2016.

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Jonathan Taconing
TATA4 (27346468623) Taconing in 2015
Born	Jonathan Inguito Taconing (1987-01-12) January 12, 1987 (age 38) Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Lightning
Statistics
Weight	Light Flyweight
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Stance	Southpaw

Boxing record
Total fights	34
Wins	29
Wins by KO	22
Losses	4
Draws	1