Florante Condes
Born
Florante Condes, Jr.

(1980-05-20) May 20, 1980
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Other namesThe Little Pacquiao
Statistics
Weight(s)Minimumweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses10
Draws1

Florante Condes, Jr. (born May 20, 1980 in Looc, Romblon, Philippines), is a Filipino retired professional boxer and a former IBF Minimumweight World Champion.

Boxing career

Condes turned professional in 2002. On July 7, 2007, Condes won the IBF minimumweight title by a split decision victory over Muhammad Rachman. There, he knocked Rachman down twice (once in the 3rd round and again in the 10th). The bout was held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while the home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 114-112 for Rachman.

Condes and Nonito Donaire have made it to the prestigious Ring Magazine rankings (July 9). The bible of boxing put Donaire at no. 1 spot in the flyweight division (112 pounds). Condes, on the other hand, is at third in the straw weight division (105 lbs).

After 11 months and 6 days of inactivity, Condes finally got the chance to defend his title. Unfortunately, he (22-4-1) lost his title on to undefeated Mexican Raul Garcia (23-0-1) via twelve-round split decision (scores 112-115, 115-112, 118-110) in La Paz, Mexico, despite scoring a knockdown in the final round.[1][2][3]

He attempted to gain another shot at the title he lost to Garcia by facing Nkosinathi Joyi in an eliminator on June 26, 2009. Condes, however, was downed in the 11th as well as losing the match by unanimous decision.

Troubled career

Condes' rising career became a nightmare when it was revealed that his registered manager wasn't actually Aljoe Jaro but Jaro's wife. Also, he has not yet claimed a $10,000 bonus from American promoters, through his supposed manager promised him. Because of these issues, Condes said in an interview that his career may come to end.[4]

Professional boxing record

38 fights 27 wins 10 losses
By knockout 23 0
By decision 4 10
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Loss 27–10–1 Philippines Melvin Jerusalem MD 8 Feb 27, 2016 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
37 Loss 27–9–1 Japan Ryoichi Taguchi UD 8 Jul 5, 2014 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
36 Win 27–8–1 Philippines Cris Alfante TKO 7 (12), 1:25 Mar 15, 2014 Philippines Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
35 Win 26–8–1 Philippines Charlie Cabilla TKO 1 (6), 2:13 Jan 11, 2014 Philippines Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Philippines
34 Loss 25–8–1 Philippines Donny Mabao MD 12 Dec 8, 2012 Philippines PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines For WBC Asian Continental minimumweight title
33 Loss 25–7–1 South Africa Hekkie Budler UD 12 Sep 22, 2012 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For IBO minimumweight title
32 Loss 25–6–1 Thailand Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 Jun 24, 2011 Thailand Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand For WBC Silver International minimumweight title
31 Win 25–5–1 Japan Kenichi Horikawa TKO 7 (10), 2:40 Nov 27, 2010 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
30 Win 24–5–1 Indonesia Sofyan Effendi UD 8 Aug 28, 2010 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
29 Loss 23–5–1 South Africa Nkosinathi Joyi UD 12 Jun 26, 2009 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
28 Win 23–4–1 Philippines Ronelle Ferreras TD 5 (10), 0:42 Dec 13, 2008 Philippines Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut on the corner of Condes's right eyelid produced from an accidental headbutt in round 5
27 Loss 22–4–1 Mexico Raúl García SD 12 Jun 14, 2008 Mexico Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico Lost IBF minimumweight title
26 Win 22–3–1 Indonesia Muhammad Rachman SD 12 Jul 7, 2007 Indonesia RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia Won IBF minimumweight title
25 Win 21–3–1 Philippines Julius Alcos UD 8 Dec 9, 2006 Philippines Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
24 Win 20–3–1 Philippines Fabio Marfa TKO 6 (12), 1:06 Sep 17, 2006 Philippines Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
23 Win 19–3–1 Philippines Jun Ebale KO 4 (10), 1:59 Jun 26, 2006 Philippines Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines
22 Win 18–3–1 Philippines Armando de la Cruz TKO 5 (12), 2:46 Apr 21, 2006 Philippines Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Manila, Philippines Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
21 Win 17–3–1 Philippines Elmer Gejon TKO 5 (12), 1:21 Feb 9, 2006 Philippines Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines Won PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
20 Win 16–3–1 Philippines Philip Parcon TKO 6 (10), 1:44 Dec 10, 2005 Philippines Sta. Lucia Mall, Cainta, Philippines Won PBF minimumweight title
19 Win 15–3–1 Philippines Jhay Herla KO 6 (10) Oct 28, 2005 Philippines Trece Martires, Philippines
18 Win 14–3–1 Philippines Danny Linasa TKO 4 (10), 2:31 Jun 25, 2005 Philippines Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
17 Loss 13–3–1 Philippines Benjie Sorolla SD 10 May 1, 2005 Philippines Quezon City, Philippines
16 Win 13–2–1 Thailand Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery KO 1 (?) Apr 9, 2005 Philippines Angono Auditorium, Angono, Philippines
15 Win 12–2–1 Thailand Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery KO 1 (?) Feb 18, 2005 Philippines Mandaluyong, Philippines
14 Win 11–2–1 Philippines Rollen Del Castillo TKO 9 (10) Feb 12, 2005 Philippines Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines
13 Win 10–2–1 Philippines Allan Dugang TKO 4 (10), 2:59 Jan 3, 2005 Philippines Pelaéz Sports Complex, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
12 Win 9–2–1 Philippines Danny Linasa TKO 8 (10), 2:50 Dec 5, 2004 Philippines San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines
11 Win 8–2–1 Philippines Ryan Bito TKO 4 (8) Sep 26, 2004 Philippines Taytay Gym, Taytay, Philippines
10 Win 7–2–1 Philippines Danny Linasa TKO 4 (8), 0:28 Dec 20, 2003 Philippines Imus, Philippines
9 Win 6–2–1 Philippines Obet Desantores KO 1 (6), 2:01 Oct 18, 2003 Philippines Binangonan Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
8 Loss 5–2–1 Philippines Greg Mangan UD 6 May 25, 2003 Philippines Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
7 Draw 5–1–1 Philippines Robert Rubillar MD 6 Apr 11, 2003 Philippines Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
6 Win 5–1 Philippines Sonny Boy Jaro TKO 2 (4) Mar 15, 2003 Philippines Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines
5 Win 4–1 Philippines Ricky Seniego KO 2 (6), 2:09 Jan 19, 2003 Philippines Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
4 Win 3–1 Philippines Noel Guliman KO 1 (4), 2:49 Dec 14, 2002 Philippines Marick Gym, Cainta, Philippines
3 Win 2–1 Philippines Romel Engracia TKO 1 (4) Nov 2, 2002 Philippines Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
2 Loss 1–1 Philippines Sonny Boy Jaro SD 4 Sep 18, 2002 Philippines PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Philippines Ruben Billones KO 2 (4) Jun 15, 2002 Philippines PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines

See also

References

  1. abs-cbnnews.com, Condes loses IBF title
  2. philboxing.com, CONDES LOSES IBF CROWN TO GARCIA!
  3. Condes' Recent Loss Was Actually By Split-Decision - Boxing News
  4. "The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-12-22.


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