 By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (22-0): WBO #9 / IBF #15 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist knocked out Devin Vargas (22-7) in his most recent fight. Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #13 Malaysian KO artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (25-10), back in 2019, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 No news yet on Meng’s return. Middleweight: -Ainiwaer Yilixiati (17-1): WBO #14 Much like most Chinese fighters, Yilixiati hasn’t fought since 2019. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion By the looks of it, Pacquiao may end up fighting former 2 division UFC champion Conor McGregor in 2021. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-1): IBF #13 Apinun suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Josh Taylor (17-0). -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #9 Yordan has had troubles getting a fight in his native country of Indonesia. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 / IBF #14 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career in 2019 when he dominated Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (9-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific title.. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The fight with Josh Warrington (30-0) has been delayed again. -Mark Magsayo (21-0): IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #9 / WBO #9 Magsayo is already back in camp, training for his next match. (Opponent TBA) Super Bantamweight: -Thattana Luangphon (13-0): WBC #6 Luangphon had an impressive 2020, winning 4 fights, all via knockout. -Albert Pagara (33-1): IBF #13 The former WBO & IBF Intercontinental champion defeated Filipino journeyman Virgil Puton (18-15) last month. -Mike Plania (24-1): WBA #6 / IBF #8 / WBC #14 Plania scored a big victory last June over Joshua Greer Jr. (22-2), dropping him twice in their 10 round encounter. -Marlon Tapales (34-3): IBF #4 The former world champion won his comeback fight against Eden Sonsona (36-12) this past November. -Jhunriel Ramonal (17-8): WBC #9 / IBF #15 / WBO #15 Ramonal stopped Yusaku Kuga (19-4) in 2019 and captured the WBO Asia Pacific title. -Jeo Santisima (20-3): WBO #8 Santisima beat Marjon Piencenaves (6-2) a few weeks ago. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (30-4): WBO World champion A unification match with 2x Olympic gold medalist and the WBA (Regular) champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (20-1) is potentially next for Casimero. -Reymart Gaballo (24-0): Interim WBC World champion Gaballo earned a split decision over the former IBF champion Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2) this past December to capture the interim WBC title. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (50-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 14 bouts, including KO victories over former world champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) and Amnat Ruenroeng (21-4). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 The 4 division world champion could finally meet Nordine Oubaali (17-0) in the ring this year for the WBC title. -Tasana Salapat (58-1): WBA #4 / WBC #10 Salapat has been on a 10 fight winning streak, since his loss to Takuma Inoue (14-1), all knockouts. -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #3 / WBC #13 Dasmarinas will finally challenge Naoya Inoue (20-0) for the IBF championship. -Aston Palicte (27-4): WBO #10 / IBF #13 The former world title challenger has been 2-1 since losing to Kazuto Ioka (26-2). -Jun Zhao (13-2): WBA #13 Zhao defended his WBA Asia title twice in 2020. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #9 Astrolabio will face Genisis Libranza (19-1) on February 27th. Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will mark his 9th title defense this April against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez (22-1). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (49-5): WBC #1 / WBO #7 The former 2 time WBC champion will face the winner of Juan Francisco Estrada (41-3) vs. Roman Gonzalez (50-2). -Sirichai Thaiyen (58-4): WBA #1 The former interim WBA titlist has been 8-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian (20-0). -Nattapong Jankaew (7-0): WBA #11 Thai rising star Jankaew scored the biggest win of his young career last November when he defeated former world title challenger Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-10). -KJ Cataraja (12-0): WBO #11 Cataraja dispatched former world title challenger John Mark Apolinario (20-14) last month, with a nasty body shot in the first round. -Komgrich Nantapech (29-5): IBF #13 Nantapech has won his last 7 fights, mostly against minor opponents. -Jade Bornea (15-0): IBF #8 / WBC #15 Bornea captured the NABF title early last year. Flyweight: -Thananchai Charunphak (11-1): WBC #8 2020 was a breakout year for Thananchai, picking up wins over veteran fighter Wicha Phulaikhao (61-15) as well as former world champion Suriyan Satorn (60-11), both stoppages. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): IBF #6 / WBC #9 Raquinel is aiming at the newly crowned WBO champion Junto Nakatani (21-0). -Genisis Libranza (19-1): WBC #12 Libranza will go up against the WBO Oriental Bantamweight champion Vincent Astrolabio (15-3) on February 27th. -Jayson Mama (15-0): IBF #3 Mama’s IBF title fight with Moruti Mthalane (39-2) was cancelled. -Dave Apolinario (14-0): WBA #12 / IBF #14 Apolinario kept his perfect record intact in 2020. -Giemel Magramo (24-2): WBC #10 / WBO #11 Magramo failed to become the WBO champion when he fought Junto Nakatani. -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #6 Wenfeng hasn’t competed since October of 2019. Light Flyweight: -Christian Araneta (19-1): IBF #5 Araneta added 2 more wins to his record in 2020. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #6 The IBO champion hasn’t been in the ring since he won the belt on July of 2019. -Mark Vicelles (12-0): WBC #9 / WBO #12 / IBF #13 Vicelles defeated Junuel Lacar (8-6) 2 months ago. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBC #7 Heno unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (18-1). -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBO #10 “D’Golden Boy” much like Monabesa, hasn’t seen action since the summer of 2019. Strawweight: -Panya Pradabsri (35-1): WBC World champion Pradabsri became the first man to defeat the unstoppable Chayaphon Moonsri (54-1) and become the new WBC champion. -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (21-0): WBA (Super) World champion The undefeated Thai champion is expected to make his 9th title defense in the coming months. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran will take on the challenge of Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2) on February 27th. -Victorio Saludar (20-4): WBO #2 / WBA #4 The former WBO champion will clash with Robert Paradero (18-0) on February 20th for the vacant WBA (Regular) World title. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #1 / WBC #7 / WBA #12 / IBF #14 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #3 / WBO #8 Cuarto will go for the gold against the IBF champion Pedro Taduran (14-2). -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-1): WBC #1 Moonsri could be rematching Pradabsri at some point in 2021. -Lito Dante (17-11): IBF #6 / WBC #14 The OPBF champion hasn’t fought in almost 1 year. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBA #5 As mentioned above, Paradero will face Saludar for the WBA (Regular) belt. -Melvin Jerusalem (16-2): WBC #2 / IBF #4 Jerusalem scored his 10th knockout recently in the Philippines. -Samuel Salva (18-1): WBO #14 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Taduran, costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. He bounced back with a win over Donny Mabao (23-43) last January.
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 By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (21-0): WBO #10 / IBF #13 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist defended his WBO Oriental title against Andriy Rudenko (32-5). Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #13 Malaysian knockout artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (25-10), back in December, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng will challenge Artur Beterbiev (15-0) for the IBF title, on March 28th, in Canada. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman looks to Danny Garcia (36-2) or Errol Spence Jr. (26-0) as his potential next opponent. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBA #12 Apinun is set to clash with the unified WBA (Super) & IBF champion Josh Taylor (16-0) on May 2nd. -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #11 Yordan was supposed to fight in Singapore next month, but due the coronavirus outbreak, the fight was cancelled. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #4 / IBF #14 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career last summer when he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific title. His defence over Kenichi Ogawa (24-1) ended in a technical draw. -Yongqiang Yang (13-0): WBO #13 The WBO Global champion was meant to face Masayuki Ito (26-2) in a world title eliminator, but due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, the entire event was cancelled. Yang is also ranked #15 at the IBF Lightweight rankings. -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #14 Tao Su dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star has set his sights on fighting Josh Warrington (30-0). -Mark Magsayo (20-0): IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #11 Magsayo beat the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-8) back in August. The unbeaten Filipino is now training under Freddie Roach. Super Bantamweight: -Thattana Luangphon (10-0): WBC #13 The undefeated Thai fighter had an impressive 2019, winning 6 fights as well as the WBC Asia championship. His most recent one was on March 7th against Artid Bamrungauea (26-30). -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #6 The former WBO & IBF Intercontinental champion has been working as the sparring partner for Naoya Inoue since last month. -Mike Plania (23-1): WBA #11 / IBF #12 Plania earned a unanimous decision over Giovanni Gutierrez (10-1), winning the IBF North American title in the process. -Alie Laurel (18-4): WBO #13 Laurel stopped Jun Eraham (22-39) on February 15th. -Jhunriel Ramonal (17-8): WBC #12 Ramonal knocked out Yusaku Kuga (19-4) on New Year’s Eve, becoming the new WBO Asia Pacific champion. -Jeo Santisima (19-3): WBO #4 Santisima came up short in his world title fight against the WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete (31-1). -Marlon Tapales (33-3): IBF #4 Tapales lost to Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3), on December 7th, in an interim IBF title match. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero dispatched Zolani Tete (28-4) within 3 rounds, becoming a 3 division World champion in the process. A unification fight with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) will take place on April 25th. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (48-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 12 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 / WBO #4 The 4 division World champion will meet Nordine Oubaali (17-0) for the WBC title on May 16th. -Tasana Salapat (55-1): WBC #8 / WBA #7 Salapat scored his 40th knockout last month in Thailand, capturing the WBC Asia Diamond title as well. -Reymart Gaballo (23-0): WBA #1 / IBF #6 The former interim WBA champion outclassed Chaiwat Buatkrathok (32-3) in his most recent fight. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #10 Astrolabio defended his WBO Oriental title against Wilbert Berondo (14-5). -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #6 / WBC #14 Dasmarinas will square off with Chaiwat Buatkrathok (33-3) on May 16th. -Jun Zhao (13-2): WBA #14 After making short work of Jay Francis Buray (11-2) this January, Zhao put his WBA Asia title on the line once again on March 13th against Kai Chiba (12-1). Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will mark his 9th title defense, against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez (21-1), on April 11th. -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBO #11 The former 2 time WBC champion will finally make his in ring return on April 4th against Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Donnie Nietes (42-1): WBC #5 After missing 2019 due to a shoulder injury, the 4 division World champion is planning on making a comeback this year. -Sirichai Thaiyen (57-4): WBA #1 The former interim WBA titlist has been 7-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Jade Bornea (15-0): IBF #7 / WBA #14 Bornea fought and beat Ernesto Delgadillo (11-1) on January 30th. -Froilan Saludar (31-4): WBO #9 Saludar lost his WBO Asia Pacific title to Ryoji Fukunaga (12-4). -Komgrich Nantapech (27-5): IBF #13 Nantapech has won his last 5 fights. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #13 Cataraja stopped Crison Omayao (24-22) a few months ago. Flyweight: -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 Magramo and Junto Nakatani (20-0) were meant to clash for the vacant WBO World title on April 4th in Tokyo, but since the Japan Professional Boxing Association and Japan Boxing Commission have suspended all the fights in the country, it’s not known if the match will be postponed or change its location. -Jayson Mama (15-0): IBF #3 / WBO #8 The undefeated Filipino had an impressive 2019, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #7 Wenfeng earned the biggest victory of his career when he outboxed 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) to capture the WBO Global title. -Dave Apolinario (13-0): WBA #11 / IBF #15 Apolinario added 4 more wins to his record in 2019. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #9 / IBF #12 / WBA #15 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this past summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6) as well as Indonesian journeyman Jack Amisa (21-47) -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #6 / WBC #12 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to Moruti Mthalane. Light Flyweight: -Panya Pradabsri (32-1): WBO #2 / WBA #4 / WBC #11 Pradabsri knocked out former world title challenger Jerry Tomogdan (29-11) in less than 2 minutes. He might be next in line to fight the WBA (Regular) champion Carlos Canizales (22-0). -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #5 Monabesa meets Toto Landero (11-4) on March 21st for the WBC International championship. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 / WBO #8 “D’Golden Boy” defended his WBA Asia title against Richard Rosales (14-12). -Thanongsak Simsri (14-0): WBA #12 Undefeated Thai fighter Simsri won a very close decision over Christian Bacolod (12-1) in Japan. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #9 Heno unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (17-1). -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #12 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) last summer. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF eliminator to Daniel Valladares (22-1). -John Michael Zulueta (11-0): WBA #14 / IBF #15 Zulueta captured the IBF Asia title last September. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (21-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion defended his crown, for the 8th time, against Norihito Tanaka (19-8). -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran fought Daniel Valladares (22-1) to a technical draw. -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri defends next on April 25th against Marco John Rementizo (12-3). -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #1 / WBC #10 / WBA #8 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Lito Dante (17-11): IBF #8 The OPBF champion was meant to face Masataka Taniguchi (12-3) on March 17th but the match has cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in Japan. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #3 / WBO #9 Cuarto defeated Jayson Francisco (5-2) 3 months ago. -Victorio Saludar (20-4): WBO #2 / WBA #7 The former WBO champion knocked out Mike Kinaadman (7-13) last December. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #7 / IBF #6 / WBA #15 Paradero hasn’t fought since April of 2019. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #4 / WBO #5 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (10-12) in his most recent fight. -Samuel Salva (18-1): IBF #7 / WBO #14 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. He bounced back with a win over Donny Mabao (23-43) on January 19th.  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (21-0): WBO #10 / IBF #14 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist defended his WBO Oriental title against Andriy Rudenko (32-5) in Monaco. Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #13 Malaysian knockout artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (24-10), on December 29th, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng will challenge Artur Beterbiev (15-0) for the IBF title, on March 28th, in Canada. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman’s looks to former World champions Danny Garcia (36-2) and Shawn Porter (30-3) as his potential opponents for 2020. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 Apinun is set to clash with the IBF champion Josh Taylor (16-0) possibly in May. -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #11 The former world title contender earned his 28th KO victory last November, over Michael Mokoena (15-5), back in his home country of Indonesia. Yordan has resumed training while waiting for his next fight. Lightweight: -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #13 Sun defended his IBF Asia title against Monico Laurente (30-17) last year. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #4 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career last summer as he dominated 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific crown. His defense over Kenichi Ogawa (24-1) ended in a technical draw. -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #14 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star defended his belt in a one sided affair against Manny Robles III (18-1) on November 23rd. His next goal is to fight Josh Warrington (30-0). -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #6 / WBA #11 / IBF #15 Magsayo beat the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-8) back in August. The unbeaten Filipino will now be training under legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach. Super Bantamweight: -Jeo Santisima (19-2): WBO #4 Santisima challenges Emanuel Navarrete (30-1) for the WBO World championship on February 22nd. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #6 The former WBO & IBF Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) last summer. -Mike Plania (23-1): IBF #13 Plania earned a unanimous decision over Giovanni Gutierrez (10-1), winning the IBF North American title in the process. -Thattana Luangphon (9-0): WBC #14 The undefeated Thai fighter had an impressive 2019, winning 6 fights as well as the WBC Asia championship. -Alie Laurel (17-4): WBO #14 Laurel defeated Ernesto Saulong (22-6) for the WBO Oriental title. -Jhunriel Ramonal (17-8): WBC #13 In a surprising turn of events, Ramonal knocked out Yusaku Kuga (19-4) on New Year’s Eve, becoming the new WBO Asia Pacific champion. -Marlon Tapales (33-3): IBF #5 Tapales lost to Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3), on December 7th, in an interim IBF title match. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero dispatched Zolani Tete (28-4) within 3 rounds, becoming a 3 division World champion in the process. A unification fight with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) will take place on April 25th. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (48-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 12 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 / WBO #4 The 4 division World champion will meet Nordine Oubaali (17-0) for the WBC title, probably before summer. -Tasana Salapat (54-1): WBC #8 / WBA #9 Salapat scored his 39th knockout a few weeks ago in Thailand. -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #12 No word on what’s next for Dasmarinas, who has been the IBF mandatory challenger since March of last year. -Reymart Gaballo (23-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #15 The former interim WBA champion outclassed Chaiwat Buatkrathok (32-3) in his most recent fight. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #13 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over Renz Rosia (16-9) this past September. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #11 Astrolabio defended his WBO Oriental title against Wilbert Berondo (14-5). -Jun Zhao (13-2): WBA #14 After making short work of Jay Francis Buray (11-2) this January, Zhao put his WBA Asia title on the line once again on March 30th against Kai Chiba (12-1). Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will mark his 9th title defense, against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez (21-1), in April. -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBO #7 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return in the ring soon. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): WBC #5 After missing 2019 due to a shoulder injury, the 4 division World champion is planning on making a comeback this year. -Sirichai Thaiyen (57-4): WBA #3 The former interim WBA titlist has been 7-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Jade Bornea (15-0): IBF #6 / WBA #15 Bornea fought and beat fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-1) on January 30th and also captured the NABF title. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #9 Saludar defends his WBO Asia Pacific title, against Ryoji Fukunaga (11-4), on February 14th. -Komgrich Nantapech (27-5): IBF #13 The former world title challenger fought 2 back to back matches last year, stopping both of his opponents. - KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #12 Cataraja stopped Crison Omayao (24-22) a few months ago. -Sarawut Thawornkham (21-2): WBA #13 Thawornkham TKOed Samuel Tehuayo (21-46) winning the WBA Asia title as well. Flyweight: -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #4 / WBA #5 Magramo and Angel Acosta (21-1) might be squaring off in the near future for the vacant WBO World title. -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #4 / WBO #8 The undefeated Filipino had an impressive 2019, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #7 Wenfeng earned the biggest victory of his career when he outboxed 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) to capture the WBO Global title. -Dave Apolinario (13-0): WBA #14 Apolinario added 4 more wins to his record in 2019. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #12 / IBF #15 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this past summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6) as well as Indonesian journeyman Jack Amisa (21-47) -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #8 / WBC #15 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to Moruti Mthalane. Light Flyweight: -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #7 / IBF #14 Monabesa wants a shot at the WBC champion Kenshiro Teraji (17-0). -Panya Pradabsri (30-1): WBO #3 / WBA #5 / WBC #14 Pradabsri knocked out former world title challenger Jerry Tomogdan (29-11) on December 20th in less than 2 minutes. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 / WBO #9 “D’Golden Boy” defended his WBA Asia title against Richard Rosales (14-11). -Thanongsak Simsri (13-0): WBA #12 Undefeated Thai fighter Simsri won a very close decision over Christian Bacolod (12-1) in Japan. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #10 Heno unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1). -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #15 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) last summer. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF eliminator to Daniel Valladares (22-1). -John Michael Zulueta (11-0): WBA #14 Zulueta captured the IBF Asia title last September. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (20-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion has defended his belt 7 times. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran fought Daniel Valladares (22-1) to a technical draw. -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri beat Simpiwe Konkco (19-6) back in October to mark his 12th successful defense. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #1 / WBC #8 / WBA #11 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Lito Dante (16-11): IBF #9 The OPBF champion will face Sulis Barrera (4-7) on February 8th and then has a date with former world title challenger Masataka Taniguchi (12-3) on March 17th. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #4 / WBO #9 Cuarto defeated Jayson Francisco (5-2) 2 months ago. -Vic Saludar (20-4): WBO #2 / WBA #10 The former WBO World champion knocked out Mike Kinaadman (7-13) on December 21st. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #3 / IBF #7 / WBA #15 Paradero hasn’t fought since April of 2019. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #5 / WBO #6 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (10-11) last summer. -Samuel Salva (18-1): IBF #8 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. He bounced back with a win over Donny Mabao (23-43) on January 19th  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (21-0): WBO #10 / IBF #14 / WBC #29 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist defended his WBO Oriental title against Andriy Rudenko (32-5) in Monaco. Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #15 Malaysian knockout artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (24-10), on December 29th, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #14 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev’s (15-0) IBF title. The fight however might not take place due to Beterbiev’s reluctance to travel to China. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman’s looks to former World champions Danny Garcia (35-2) and Shawn Porter (30-3) as his potential opponents for 2020. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter is next in line to challenge Josh Taylor (16-0) for the IBF strap. -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #11 The former world title contender earned his 28th stoppage victory last November, over Michael Mokoena (15-5), back in his home country of Indonesia. Yordan aims at competing for a WBO championship next. Lightweight: -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #13 Sun defended his IBF Asia title against Monico Laurente (30-16) last year. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #5 / WBC #16 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific crown. His defense over Kenichi Ogawa (24-1) ended in a technical draw. -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #14 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star defended his belt in a one sided affair against Manny Robles III (18-1) on November 23rd. His next goal is to face Josh Warrington (30-0) for the IBF crown. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo beat the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-8) back in August. -Jhack Tepora (23-1): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #9 The Filipino prodigy suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Oscar Escandon (26-5) on December 21st. Super Bantamweight: -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) last summer. Pagara now eyes a future world title tilt with Emanuel Navarrete (30-1). -Alie Laurel (17-4): WBO #14 Laurel recently scored a win over Ernesto Saulong (22-6) to capture the WBO Oriental title. -Jeo Santisima (19-2): WBO #5 Santisima made Rene Dacquel (20-10) retire on his stool after 3 rounds. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) 8 months ago. -Marlon Tapales (33-3): IBF #3 Tapales lost to Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3), on December 7th, in an interim IBF title match. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero dispatched Zolani Tete (28-4) within 3 rounds, becoming a 3 division World champion in the process. A unification fight with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) in April looks very possible. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (48-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 12 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 The 4 division World champion has been named mandatory challenger for Nordine Oubaali’s (17-0) WBC title. -Tasana Salapat (53-1): WBC #8 / WBA #8 Salapat scored his 38th knockout over Aries Buenavidez (13-4) in less than a minute. -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #12 Dasmarinas is next in line for an IBF title match. -Reymart Gaballo (23-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #15 / WBC #32 The former interim WBA champion outclassed Chaiwat Buatkrathok (32-3) on December 14th. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #12 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over Renz Rosia (16-9) this past September. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio defended his WBO Oriental title against Wilbert Berondo (14-5) a few weeks ago. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #14 Zhao will put his WBA Asia title on the line against Jay Francis Buray (11-1) on January 6th. Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas successfully defended his championship for the 8th time last month, against Miguel Gonzalez (31-3). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBO #7 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return to the ring soon. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 No news yet on the 4 division World champion’s future. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #3 / WBC #16 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 / WBA #15 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #9 Saludar became the WBO Asia Pacific champion, after knocking out Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) in September. - KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #12 Cataraja expanded his undefeated streak when he beat Crison Omayao (24-21) a few months ago. -Sarawut Thawornkham (21-2): WBA #13 Thawornkham TKOed Samuel Tehuayo (21-46) winning the WBA Asia title as well. Flyweight: -Jayson Mama (14-0): WBO #8 / WBC #26 The undefeated Filipino fighter had an impressive 2019, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #5 Magramo defeated Richard Claveras (18-7) in September. -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #7 Wenfeng earned the biggest victory of his career when he outboxed 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) to capture the WBO Global title. -Dave Apolinario (13-0): WBA #14 Apolinario added 4 more wins to his record in 2019. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #13 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this past summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6) as well as Indonesian journeyman Jack Amisa (21-47) -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #7 / WBC #15 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF champion Moruti Mthalane. -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-4): WBO #10 Tuolehazi suffered a devastating loss to Kosei Tanaka (15-0) on New Year’s Eve. Light Flyweight: -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #8 / IBF #14 Monabesa fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) this past August. The Indonesian now wants to compete for the WBC title against Kenshiro Teraji (17-0). -Panya Pradabsri (30-1): WBO #3 / WBA #7 Pradabsri knocked out former world title challenger Jerry Tomogdan (29-11) on December 20th in less than 2 minutes. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 / WBO #9 “D’Golden Boy” defended his WBA Asia title against Richard Rosales (14-11). -Thanongsak Simsri (13-0): WBA #14 Undefeated Thai fighter Simsri won a very close decision over Christian Bacolod (12-1) in Japan. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #10 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) in October. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #15 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) this past July. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF eliminator to Daniel Valladares (22-1) 4 months ago. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (20-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion has defended his belt 7 times. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran captured the vacant title when he beat Samuel Salva (17-1) in September. -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri outclassed Simpiwe Konkco (19-6) back in October to mark his 12th successful defense. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #2 / WBC #6 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Lito Dante (16-11): WBC #7 / IBF #10 The OPBF champion will face Sulis Barrera (4-7) on February 8th. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #4 / WBO #10 / WBC #38 Cuarto defeated Jayson Francisco (5-2) on December 15th. -Vic Saludar (20-4): WBO #3 The former WBO World champion knocked out Mike Kinaadman (7-13) on December 21st. -Rhenrob Andales (10-2): WBA #7 ”ArAr” got knocked out by Joel Lino (11-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-4): IBF #8 Canoy lost to Nkosinathi Joyi (29-5) on December 16th. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #7 / WBA #15 / WBC #20 Paradero hasn’t fought since April of 2019. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #5 / WBO #6 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-11) in August. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #9 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion.  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (10-0): WBA #15 Farkhan knocked out Alexander Bajawa (43-9) in June, making him the 1st Malaysian to enter the world rankings in years. He will face Pascal Abel Ndomba (24-9) on December 29th for the vacant WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev’s (15-0) IBF title, whom he’ll challenge next year. Welterweight -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman’s looks to former world champions Mikey Garcia (39-1) and Shawn Porter (30-3) as his potential next opponent for the new year. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 After blasting the 13 year veteran Akihiro Kondo (32-9) with a thunderous uppercut to become the number 1 contender, the undefeated Thai fighter is now scheduled to challenge Josh Taylor (16-0) for the World championship in 2020. Lightweight: -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #13 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 / WBC #16 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. He will return to Japan, on December 7th, in a match against Kenichi Ogawa (24-1). -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #15 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star defended his belt in a one sided affair against Manny Robles III (18-1) on November 23rd. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) back in August. -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #10 The Filipino prodigy will square off with former 2 division interim World champion Oscar Escandon (25-5) on December 21st. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): IBF #3 In a battle of former World champions, Tapales faces Ryosuke Iwasa (26-3), on December 7th, for the interim IBF title. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Alie Laurel (17-4): WBO #15 Laurel recently scored a win over Ernesto Saulong (22-6) to capture the WBO Oriental title. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) and became the new WBA Asia champion. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #5 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (7-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero stopped Zolani Tete (28-4) inside 3 rounds on November 30th, becoming a 3 division world champion in the process. A unification match with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) in 2020 looks very possible. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 11 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #11 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. He stopped Artid Bamrungauea (25-28) on October 26th. -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #14 / WBC #35 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) earlier this year and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) in August. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #13 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over former WBC International champion Renz Rosia (15-9) this past September. -Tasana Salapat (53-1): WBC #8 / WBA #8 Salapat scored his 38th KO over Aries Buenavidez (13-4) this past weekend, in less than a minute. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Since moving up a weight class, Astrolabio has won two back to back fights plus securing the WBO Oriental title. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #15 Zhao stopped Sonin Nihei (9-5) a few months ago to become the WBA Asia champion. -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #4 / WBA #5 Donaire fought valiantly against the undefeated Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (19-0) at the finals of the WBSS but was unsuccessful in his quest to win the Ali Trophy. Super Flyweight: Jerwin Ancajas (31-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will put his championship on the line for the 8th time, on December 7th, against Miguel Gonzalez (31-2). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return to the ring early next year. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s future. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 / WBC #19 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #12 Saludar became the WBO Asia Pacific champion, after knocking out Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) in September. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #10 The 2 time world title challenger takes on Crison Omayao (24-21) on December 21st. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 / WBA #15 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-3): WBA #3 / WBO #11 After successfully defending the WBA International title twice, against Ardin Diale (35-15) as well as Satoshi Tanaka (7-6), Tuolehazi gets to challenge Kosei Tanaka (14-0) for the WBO World championship, on New Year’s Eve. -Jayson Mama (14-0): WBO #9 / WBC #27 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #6 Magramo defeated Richard Claveras (18-7) in September. -Wenfeng Ge (11-1): WBO #6 Wenfeng earned the biggest victory of his career when he outboxed 2 division world champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) to capture the WBO Global title. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #14 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this past summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6) as well as Indonesian journeyman Jack Amisa (21-47) -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #7 / WBC #15 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane. Light Flyweight: -Randy Petalcorin (31-3): WBO #9 / WBC #14 The former interim WBA titlist is set to fight Kenshiro Teraji (16-0) for the WBC World championship, on December 23rd, in Japan. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #10 / IBF #14 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #10 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) in October. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) 3 months ago. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (20-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion has defended his belt 7 times. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran captured the vacant title when he beat Samuel Salva (17-1) in September. Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri outclassed Simpiwe Konkco (19-6) back in October to mark his 12th successful title defense. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #6 The Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #7 / IBF #10 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to stop Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and become the OPBF champion. -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #4 / WBO #11 / WBC #35 Cuarto fought Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-2): WBA #7 / WBC #13 ”ArAr” got knocked out by Joel Lino (11-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #8 Canoy challenges Nkosinathi Joyi (28-5) on December 16th for the IBO title. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #7 / WBA #15 / WBC #19 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (7-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #5 / WBO #8 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #9 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. -Vic Saludar (19-4): WBO #4 / WBC #28 Saludar lost his WBO World title to Wilfredo Mendez (15-1).  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (10-0): WBA #15 Farkhan knocked out 50 plus fight veteran Alexander Bajawa (43-9) in June, making him the 1st Malaysian to enter the world rankings in years. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to retain his IBF Intercontinental title and become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter blasted Akihiro Kondo (31-9) and is now next in line for an IBF World championship opportunity. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (21-1): WBO #4 / WBC #15 Duno beat former world title challenger Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in May and then Ivan Delgado (13-3) last month. He suffered the first KO loss of his career against Ryan Garcia (19-0) on November 2nd. -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #12 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #7 / WBC #16 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. He will return to Japan, on December 7th, in a match against Kenichi Ogawa (24-1). -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #15 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. He will defend his belt on November 20th against Campee Phayom (18-4). Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #10 The undefeated Jhack Tepora will meet Bryan De Gracia (25-2), on December 21st, in a WBA title eliminator contest. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) back in August. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 In a clash of former World champions, Tapales faces Ryosuke Iwasa (26-3), on December 7th, for the interim IBF crown. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) to win the vacant WBA Asia title. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #5 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (6-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 11 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #9 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. He stopped Artid Bamrungauea (25-28) on October 26th. -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #10 / WBO #13 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) this past February and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) on August 31st. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #13 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over Renz Rosia (15-9) this past September. -Tasana Salapat (52-1): WBC #7 / WBA #7 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title last year, Salapat has picked up 4 more wins, all stoppages. His fight will take place on November 29th against Aries Buenavidez (13-3). -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10): IBF #4 Ponpitak successfully defended his IBF Pan Pacific title, for the 2nd time, in July. He takes on the OPBF champion Keita Kurihara (14-5) on November 15th. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio dispatched both Patrick Liukhoto (9-2) and Kevin Aseniero (9-3). -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #15 Zhao has added 2 more knockouts to his record this year, while also winning the WBA Asia title in the process. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return to the ring early next year. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 / WBC #20 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s return. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #12 Saludar got his 22nd KO against Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) to win the WBO Asia Pacific title. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #10 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO belt. -Jakkrawut Majoogoen (29-1): WBA #12 Majoogoen has been on an impressive 15 fight winning streak since losing to Daigo Higa in 2015. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #40 Cataraja beat Crison Omayao (24-21) on September 23rd. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-3): WBA #3 / WBO #12 Tuolehazi has successfully defended his WBA International title twice, against Ardin Diale (35-15) as well as Satoshi Tanaka (7-6). -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #5 / WBO #10 / WBA #15 / WBC #23 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #6 The WBO International champion recently defeated Richard Claveras (18-7). -Narast Aienleng (71-5): WBA #2 / WBC #10 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Aienleng has won 9 fights in a row. -Jayr Raquinel (11-1): WBC #11 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6). He will now be involved in a WBC eliminator with accomplished amateur star Muhammad Waseem (9-1) on November 22nd. -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #10 Nantapech hasn’t fought since 2018. -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #7 / WBC #13 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane. -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #7 Sarawut failed to capture the WBA World title from Artem Dalakian. Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenges the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) either on October 24th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Randy Petalcorin (31-3): IBF #4 / WBA #8 / WBO #11 / WBC #16 The former interim WBA World champion has scored 2 victories this year over journeymen. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #12 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) in July. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #12 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Christian Bacolod (12-0): WBO #13 / WBC #37 Christian stopped Michael Camelion (10-13) this September, in only 74 seconds. -Tanawat Nakoon (11-1): WBC #15 The former Muay Thai star came up short against the WBA (Super) champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0). -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) 2 months ago. -Toto Landero (11-4): IBF #15 Landero beat Joel Lino (10-3) in September. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #6 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #5 After earning the biggest victory of his career against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) in early 2019, the Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #7 / IBF #11 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to stop Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and become the OPBF champion. -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #5 / WBO #11 / WBC #33 Cuarto fought the undefeated Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #7 / WBO #13 / WBC #13 ”ArAr” takes on Joel Lino (10-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) in July. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #8 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #2 / IBF #6 / WBO #8 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #10 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. -Vic Saludar (19-4): WBO #4 Saludar lost his WBO World title to Wilfredo Mendez (15-1).  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (10-0): WBA #15 Farkhan knocked out 50 plus fight veteran Alexander Bajawa (43-9) in June, making him the 1st Malaysian to enter the world rankings in years. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 Meng won an IBF title eliminator a couple of months ago, against Adam Deines (19-1). He beat Mexican journeyman Gilberto Rubio (9-9) on October 5th. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter blasted Akihiro Kondo (31-9) to become the #1 contender for the IBF World championship, earlier this year. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (21-1): WBO #4 The Filipino prospect defeated former world title challenger Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in May and then Ivan Delgado (13-3) last month. He is now scheduled to meet Ryan Garcia (18-0) on November 2nd. -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #12 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. He will return to Japan, on December 7th, in a match against Kenichi Ogawa (24-1). -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #15 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. He will defend his belt on November 23rd. (Opponent TBA) Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #11 / WBC #13 The former interim WBA World champion got a unanimous decision over Jose Luis Gallegos (16-8) on June 1st. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #8 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) on August 31st and also gained the vacant WBC Asia title. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 The former WBO Bantamweight World champion has 3 stoppage wins since moving up a weight class. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #2 The WBO Intercontinental champion made easy work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #12 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) to win the vacant WBA Asia title. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #6 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (6-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #3 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 11 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Michael Dasmarinas (29-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #9 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. He is scheduled to compete on October 26th. (Opponent TBA) -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #10 / WBO #13 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) this past February and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) on August 31st. -Tasana Salapat (52-1): WBC #7 / WBA #8 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title last year, Salapat has picked up 4 more wins, all stoppages. -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10): IBF #4 Ponpitak successfully defended his IBF Pan Pacific title, for the 2nd time, in July. He takes on the OPBF champion Keita Kurihara (14-5) on November 15th. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio dispatched Kevin Aseniero (9-3) on August 24th. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #15 Zhao has added 2 more knockouts to his record this year, while also winning the WBA Asia title in the process. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 The former 2 time WBC champion will be in action on October 19th, in Thailand. He is also expected to fight in America this coming December. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #4 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s return. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #12 Saludar got his 22nd KO against Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) to win the WBO Asia Pacific crown. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #8 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO belt. -Jakkrawut Majoogoen (29-1): WBA #14 Majoogoen has been on an impressive 15 fight winning streak since losing to Daigo Higa in 2015. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #10 Cataraja beat Crison Omayao (24-21) on September 23rd. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (12-3): WBA #4 / WBO #12 Tuolehazi marked his inaugural WBA International title defense against Ardin Diale (35-14) this past May. He now faces Satoshi Tanaka (7-5) on October 17th. -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #6 / WBO #10 / WBA #15 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (38-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #6 The WBO International champion recently defeated Richard Claveras (18-7). -Nare Yianleang (71-5): WBA #3 / WBC #7 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Yianleang has won 9 fights in a row. -Jayr Raquinel (11-1): WBC #12 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity, on August 23rd, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6). -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #4 Nantapech hasn’t fought since last December. -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #8 / WBC #14 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane (38-2). -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #7 Sarawut failed to capture the WBA World title from Artem Dalakian (19-0). Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 The longtime OPBF king will challenge the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (15-1) either on October 24th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #3 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Randy Petalcorin (30-3): IBF #5 / WBA #9 The former interim WBA World champion will fight Wichet Sengprakhon (9-6) on October 19th in Manila. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #10 Vicelles defeated Robert Onggocan (12-6) and Jesse Espinas (19-4) this year. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #13 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Christian Bacolod (12-0): WBO #11 Christian stopped Garry Rojo (9-13) in July and Michael Camelion (10-13) on September 23rd. -Xiang Li (7-2): WBO #15 Li won the WBC Asia Continental & WBO Youth titles this past May. He will defend his WBO strap against Ryu Horikawa (2-0) on October 17th. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) on September 7th. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #7 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #6 After earning the biggest victory of his career against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-7) in early 2019, the Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #8 / IBF #11 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to stop Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and become the OPBF champion. -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #5 / WBO #11 Cuarto fought the undefeated Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #7 / WBO #13 ”ArAr” unsuccessfully challenged the WBA World champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (19-0) on August 2nd. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) on July 11th. -Mark Anthony Barriga (9-1): WBC #7 Barriga failed to capture the vacant IBF World Championship last year. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #8 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #2 / IBF #6 / WBO #8 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #10 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion.  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (15-0): IBF #1 / WBO #13 Meng won an IBF title eliminator in June, against Adam Deines (17-1). He will be next in line to face the winner of Beterbiev vs. Gvozdyk. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter knocked out Japanese veteran Akihiro Kondo (31-9) to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title back in February. He then stopped Indonesian journeyman Yosmar kefi (9-12) on July 19th. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (20-1): WBO #10 The Filipino prospect defeated world title contender Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in the States, a few months ago. He will be in action again on September 14th. (Opponent TBA). -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #12 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career on July 12th as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. He is expected to return to Japan, on December 7th, in a match against Kenichi Ogawa (24-1). Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #12 / WBC #14 The former interim WBA World champion got a unanimous decision over Jose Luis Gallegos (16-7) on June 1st. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #10 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) on August 31st and also gained the vacant WBC Asia title. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 The former WBO Bantamweight World champion has 3 stoppage wins since moving up a weight class. -Juan Miguel Elorde (28-1): WBO #2 Elorde has been the WBO Asia Pacific champion since 2015 and has defended it successfully 4 times. He will now challenge Emanuel Navarrete (28-1) for the WBO World title, on September 14th. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #3 The WBO Intercontinental champion dropped Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) on August 17th. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #11 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) to win the vacant WBA Asia title. Note: This makes Joon the 1st Korean to enter the world rankings in years. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #7 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (6-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (46-1): WBC #3 Kaikanha marked a second successful defense of his WBC Asia title against former World champion Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) in May and also knocked out Ryan Lumacad (14-3) on July 20th. He fights for a third time on September 21st against Ryan Rey Ponteras (22-14). -Michael Dasmarinas (29-2): IBF #1 / WBC #10 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #10 / WBO #14 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) this past February and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) on August 31st. -Tasana Salapat (51-1): WBC #7 / WBA #9 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title in December, Salapat has picked up 3 more wins as well as the OPBF Silver championship. -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10): IBF #4 Ponpitak lost to Yukinori Oguni (21-2) in May, but has already bounced back with 2 stoppages over Anucha Noithong (0-6) as well as Hamson Lamandau (10-3) and has also become the IBF Pan Pacific champion. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio defended his newly won WBO Oriental title against Kevin Aseniero (9-3) on August 24th. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBA #4 Srisaket already finds himself again at the top of the world rankings and has recently returned back to his camp, possibly getting ready for his next match. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 The former interim WBA Flyweight World champion has been 5-0 since losing to Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #4 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s return. -Froilan Saludar (30-3): WBO #12 The former world title challenger will meet Tsubasa Murachi (4-0) for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific crown on September 21st. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #8 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO crown. -Jakkrawut Majoogoen (28-1): WBA #14 Majoogoen has been on an impressive 14 fight winning streak since losing to Daigo Higa in 2015. -KJ Cataraja (10-0): WBO #10 Cataraja beat Delfin de Asis (9-8) this July. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (12-3): WBA #3 / WBO #12 The WBC Silver champion fought Japanese standout Ryota Yamauchi (5-1) in March, to win the vacant WBA International title. He marked his first WBA defense against former OPBF champion Ardin Diale (35-14) on May 26th. -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #9 / WBO #10 The undefeated Filipino prospect has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (38-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). He then beat Dexter Alimento on September 5th. -Giemel Magramo (23-1): WBO #2 / IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #5 Magramo defeated Wenfeng Ge (11-1) for the WBO International title this past January. He will clash with Komgrich Nantapech (25-5) on September 7th for a shot at the IBF World title. -Nare Yianleang (71-5): WBA #2 / WBC #7 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Yianleang has won 9 fights in a row. -Jayr Raquinel (11-1): WBC #15 The Filipino returned after almost an entire year of inactivity, on August 23rd, and stopped former world title contender Takuya kogawa (30-6) and defended his OPBF title. -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #3 As mentioned above, the Thai boxer will be involved in an IBF eliminator against Giemel Magramo (23-1). -Genisis Libranza (19-1): WBC #13 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane (38-2). -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #6 Sarawut failed to capture the WBA World title from Artem Dalakian (19-0). Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 / WBC #1 / WBA #4 / IBF #14 The longtime OPBF king will challenge the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (15-1) either on October 23rd or 24th. -Christian Araneta (17-0): IBF #3 / WBO #8 / WBC #12 Araneta will go toe to toe with Daniel Valladares (20-1) in an IBF eliminator on September 7th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #3 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Randy Petalcorin (30-3): IBF #9 / WBA #11 The former interim WBA World champion beat Thai journeyman Worawatchai Boonjan (14-22) on June 9th. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 Vicelles added 2 more victories to his record this year. -Christian Bacolod (11-0): WBO #12 Christian stopped Garry Rojo (9-13) in July. -Xiang Li (7-2): WBO #15 Li earned the WBC Asia Continental & WBO Youth titles this past May. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #10 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #5 Xiang successfully defended his WBC Silver Light Flyweight title against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-7) back in January. The Chinese star then made his Strawweight debut on August 17th against Jomar Caindog (10-2) capturing the WBO International championship. -Samuel Salva (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #2 Salva and Pedro Taduran (13-2) will meet on September 7th for the vacant IBF World title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #7 / IBF #11 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to TKO top contender Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and become the OPBF champion. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #7 ”ArAr” captured the vacant WBA Asia title earlier this year and defended it for the first time in April against Cris Ganoza (17-3). However, he unsuccessfully challenged the WBA World champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (19-0) on August 2nd. -Pedro Taduran (13-2): IBF #3 / WBC #4 / WBO #8 As mentioned above, Taduran will be involved in an IBF World championship match with Samuel Salva (17-0). -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #6 / WBO #15 Cuarto fights the undefeated Jayson Vayson (8-0) on September 7th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) on July 11th. -Mark Anthony Barriga (9-1): WBC #5 / IBF #9 / WBO #14 Barriga failed to capture the vacant IBF World Championship in December. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #3 / IBF #10 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #2 / IBF #7 / WBO #10 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th.  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (15-0): IBF #1 Meng won an IBF title eliminator in June, against Adam Deines (17-1). Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter stopped Japanese veteran Akihiro Kondo (31-9) with a thunderous uppercut, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (20-1): WBO #10 The Filipino prospect defeated world title contender Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in the States, a few months ago. A match with Ryan Garcia (18-0) is being considered to take place this Fall, probably on September 14th. -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #12 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #5 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career on July 12th as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #13 / WBC #14 The former interim WBA World champion got a unanimous decision over Jose Luis Gallegos (16-7) on June 1st. -Mark Magsayo (19-0): WBC #8 Magsayo will step into the ring for the second time this year, on August 31st, when he goes up against 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-6) with the vacant WBC Asia & IBF Pan Pacific titles on the line. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 The former WBO Bantamweight World champion has 3 stoppage wins since moving up a weight class. -Juan Miguel Elorde (28-1): WBO #2 Elorde has been the WBO Asia Pacific champion since 2015 and has defended it successfully 4 times, most recently against Shohei Kawashima (17-3). -Albert Pagara (31-1): WBO #3 The WBO Intercontinental champion will face Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-3) on August 17th. -Jeo Santisima (17-2): WBO #7 Santisima fights Alvius Maufani (6-3) on August 17th. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (46-1): WBC #4 Kaikanha marked a second successful defense of his WBC Asia title against former World champion Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) in May and also knocked out Ryan Lumacad (14-3) on July 20th. -Michael Dasmarinas (29-2): IBF #1 / WBC #11 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. -Reymart Gaballo (21-0): WBA #4 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) this past February. Gaballo recently signed with PBC. -Tasana Salapat (50-1): WBC #8 / WBA #10 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title in December, Salapat has picked up 2 more wins and the OPBF Silver championship. -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10): IBF #4 Ponpitak lost to Yukinori Oguni (21-2) in May, but has already bounced back with 2 stoppages over Anucha Noithong (0-6) as well as Hamson Lamandau (10-3) and has also become the IBF Pan Pacific champion. -Kenny Demecillo (14-5): IBF #10 Demecillo lost to Michael Dasmarinas (29-2) in Singapore, as mentioned above. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBA #2 Srisaket already finds himself again at the top of the world rankings and has recently returned back to his camp, possibly getting ready for his next match. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #4 The former interim WBA Flyweight World champion has been 5-0 since losing to Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #4 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s return. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #9 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO crown. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (12-3): WBA #3 / WBO #12 The WBC Silver champion fought Japanese standout Ryota Yamauchi (4-1) in March, to win the vacant WBA International title. He marked his first WBA defense against former OPBF champion Ardin Diale (35-14) on May 26th. -Jayson Mama (13-0): IBF #9 / WBO #10 The undefeated Filipino prospect has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (38-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (23-1): WBO #2 / IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #5 Magramo defeated Wenfeng Ge (11-1) for the WBO International title this past January. He will clash with Komgrich Nantapech (25-5) on September 7th for a shot at the IBF World title. -Nare Yianleang (71-5): WBA #1 / WBC #7 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Yianleang has won 9 fights in a row. -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #3 As mentioned above, the Thai boxer will be involved in an IBF eliminator against Giemel Magramo (23-1). Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 / WBC #2 / WBA #2 / IBF #14 Heno made his third successful OPBF title defense in February, against Koji Itagaki (18-14). There’s a good chance that the Filipino meets the newly crowned WBO World champion Elwin Soto (15-1), possibly in October. -Christian Araneta (17-0): IBF #3 / WBO #10 / WBC #12 Araneta will go toe to toe with fellow undefeated top contender Agustin Mauro Gauto (12-0) in an IBF eliminator, on October 6th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (16-0): WBA #4 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April. -Randy Petalcorin (30-3): IBF #9 / WBA #11 The former interim WBA World champion beat Thai journeyman Worawatchai Boonjan (14-22) on June 9th. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #1 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (16-4): WBO #5 Xiang successfully defended his WBC Silver Light Flyweight title against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-7) back in January. The Chinese star will make his Strawweight debut on August 17th against Jomar Caindog (10-1) for the vacant WBO International championship. -Samuel Salva (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #2 Salva and Pedro Taduran (13-2) will meet on September 7th in an IBF eliminator. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #8 / IBF #11 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to TKO top contender Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and not only become the OPBF champion but also place himself in the world rankings. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #5 ”ArAr” captured the vacant WBA Asia title earlier this year and defended it for the first time in April against Cris Ganoza (17-3). He now challenges the WBA World champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (18-0) on August 2nd. -Pedro Taduran (13-2): IBF #3 / WBC #4 / WBO #8 As mentioned above, Taduran will be involved in an IBF No.1 contendership match with Samuel Salva (17-0) -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #6 / WBO #15 Cuarto defeated Mike Kinaadman (6-10) on June 28th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) on July 11th. -Mark Anthony Barriga (9-1): WBC #6 / IBF #9 / WBO #14 Barriga failed to capture the vacant IBF World Championship in December. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #3 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (14-2): WBC #2 / IBF #7 / WBO #10 Jerusalem hasn’t fought since November.  By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (20-0): WBO #8 The 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist has signed with Matchroom and could be facing the undefeated Australian champion Demsey McKean (15-0) this Fall. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (15-0): IBF #1 Meng won an IBF world title eliminator, on June 1st, against Adam Deines (17-1) and he’s now next in line to challenge Artur Beterbiev (14-0). Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (15-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter stopped former WBO Asia Pacific champion Akihiro Kondo (31-8) with a thunderous uppercut, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (20-1): WBO #10 The Filipino Golden Boy fighter recently won the WBO NABO title in the States. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (17-2): WBO #6 Noynay TKOed Kosuke Saka (18-5) this past April, to earn the vacant WBO Asia Pacific title. His inaugural defense will take place in Japan, on July 12, against Olympic Bronze Medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-0). Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #4 / WBA #13 The former interim WBA World champion earned a unanimous decision victory over Jose Luis Gallegos (16-7), on June 1st. -Dave Penalosa (15-0): WBO #10 Penalosa stopped Marcos Cardenas (20-7) this past February, to become the new WBO Oriental champion. The Filipino will clash with Lerato Dlamini (12-1), on July 12, for the vacant WBC Silver title. -Mark Magsayo (19-0): WBC #8 The former WBO International champion and #1 contender made a successful in ring return on April 12 against Ery Subiyasno (12-5). Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 The former WBO Bantamweight World champion has 3 stoppage wins since moving up a weight class. -Juan Miguel Elorde (28-1): WBO #2 Elorde has been the WBO Asia Pacific champion since 2015 and has defended it successfully 4 times, most recently against Shohei Kawashima (17-3). -Albert Pagara (31-1): WBO #3 The WBO Intercontinental champion hasn’t been active close to 8 months now. -Jeo Santisima (17-2): WBO #8 The Filipino won the vacant WBO Oriental title this past summer and has defended it only once. Bantamweight: -Arthur Villanueva (32-3): WBO #4 / WBC #15 Villanueva will challenge Nordine Oubaali (15-0), on July 6, for the WBC World title. -Michael Dasmarinas (29-2): IBF #1 / WBC #11 Dasmarinas picked up a unanimous decision over Kenny Demecillo (14-5), on March 23rd, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (45-1): WBC #4 Kaikanha marked a second defense of his WBC Asia title against former World champion Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) on May 18. -Tasana Salapat (49-1): WBC #8 / WBA #9 After failing to capture the interim WBC title in December, Salapat returned to the ring on April 24 and became the OPBF Silver champion. -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (23-10): IBF #5 “Sukkasem Kietyongyuth’s” suffered a defeat at the hands of the former IBF Super Bantamweight World champion Yukinori Oguni (21-2) on May 8. He then defeated Anucha Noithong (0-6) a month later. -Kenny Demecillo (14-5): IBF #10 Demecillo lost to Michael Dasmarinas (29-2) in Singapore, as mentioned above. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBA #2 The former WBC, The Ring & Lineal champion already finds himself again at the top of the world rankings. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #4 The 4 division world champion decided to relinquish his WBO strap. No news on his return yet. -Sirichai Thaiyen (54-4): WBA #4 The former interim WBA Flyweight World champion has been 4-0 since losing to Dalakian. Thaiyen will jump to Super Flyweight and fight Marzon Cabilla (17-18) for the OPBF Silver title, on July 18. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO crown. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (12-3): WBA #3 / WBO #12 The WBC Silver champion fought Japanese standout Ryota Yamauchi (4-1) in March, to win the vacant WBA International title. He marked his first WBA defense against former OPBF champion Ardin Diale (35-14) on May 26. -Jayson Mama (13-0): IBF #9 / WBO #10 The undefeated Filipino prospect earned a major victory over the former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7) on June 9. -Giemel Magramo (23-1): WBO #2 / WBC #4 / IBF #4 / WBA #5 Magramo defeated Wenfeng Ge (11-1) for the WBO International title on January 5th. -Nare Yianleang (70-5): WBA #1 / WBC #7 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Yianleang has won 8 fights in a row. -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #3 No news yet on what’s next for the former IBF Pan Pacific champion. Light Flyweight: -Jonathan Taconing (28-3): WBC #1 The WBC International champion Taconing will be challenging the WBC World champion Ken Shiro (15-0) on July 12. -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 / WBC #2 / WBA #2 / IBF #14 Heno made his third successful OPBF title defense, in February, against Koji Itagaki (18-14). There’s a good chance that the Filipino meets the newly crowned WBO World champion Elwin Soto (15-1), possibly in October. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (16-0): WBA #4 “Sabu” became the WBA Asia champion on April 6. -Randy Petalcorin (30-3): IBF #9 / WBA #13 The former interim WBA World champion beat Thai journeyman Worawatchai Boonjan (14-22) on June 9. -Christian Araneta (17-0): IBF #3 / WBA #7 / WBO #12 / WBC #11 Araneta hasn’t been active since December of last year. -Ivan Soriano (20-2): IBF #10 / WBO #11 Soriano defeated Bonjun Loperez (12-12) this past January. -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #6 Sarawut came up short in his match against Artem Dalakian (19-0) for the WBA World championship on June 15. Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (16-4): WBO #5 Xiang successfully defended his WBC Silver Light Flyweight title against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-7), on January 5th, in China. He will make his Strawweight debut on August 17 as he faces Jomar Caindog (9-1) for the inaugural WBO Global championship. -Samuel Salva (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #2 Salva challenges DeeJay Kriel (15-1) for the IBF World title on August 24. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #8 / IBF #12 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to TKO top contender Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and not only become the OPBF champion but also place himself in the world rankings. - Rhenrob Andales (10-0): WBA #5 / WBO #13 ”ArAr” captured the vacant WBA Asia title earlier this year and defended it for the first time on April 13 against Cris Ganoza (17-3). -Melvin Jerusalem (14-2): WBC #2 / IBF #7 / WBO #10 Jerusalem got a unanimous decision victory over 2 time world title challenger Toto Landero (10-4) this past November. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #3 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) on April 5th. -Pedro Taduran (13-2): IBF #3 / WBC #4 / WBO #8 Taduran hasn’t competed since last year. -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #6 Cuarto defeated Mike Kinaadman (6-10) on June 28. -Mark Anthony Barriga (9-1): IBF #8 / WBC #6 / WBO #15 Barriga failed to capture the vacant IBF World Championship in December. -Joey Canoy (14-3): WBO #9 Canoy hasn’t fought since December. |
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