Jayr Raquinel Explained

Jayr Raquinel
Realname:Jay-r Sarin Raquinel
Nickname:The Dreamer
Weight:
Height:1.68 m
Reach:166.37 cm
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:February 1, 1997
Birth Place:Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Style:Southpaw
Total:19
Wins:16
Losses:2
Draws:1
Ko:13

Jayr Raquinel (born February 1, 1997, Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines) was a Filipino boxer who held the OPBF flyweight champion from 2018 to 2019 and the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title from 2022 to 2023.

Professional career

Mini flyweight

Debut

Raquinel started his debut as mini flyweight where he stopped fellow debutant Mark Cutara in the first round.

Light flyweight

Raquinel made his light flyweight debut on his second fight against John Apul Safera, he won via 1st TKO.

Raquinel vs. Calacar

After six consecutive victories, Raquinel was given a title match against Glenne Calacar for the Philippines Luzon Professional Boxing Association (LuzProBA) light flyweight title, after 10 rounds it ended in a Split draw with the scores of:96-94 for Raquinel, 98-92 for Calacar and 95–95 tie.[1]

Flyweight

Raquinel vs. Rosales

On October 20, 2017, Raquinel was granted a title shot against Richard Rosales for the vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title, after 10 Rounds of boxing, Raquinel was able to scure the win via Majority decision granting him the OPBF Silver flyweight title.

Raquinel vs. Nakayama

Just after defeating Rosales, Raquinel was granted a title shot against the reigning OPBF champion, Keisuke Nakayama fighting him for 12 Rounds in Nakayama's own home city and country, Tokyo, Japan, in the 9th round Raquinel stops Nakayama and claimed the OPBF flyweight title.[2]

Raquinel vs. Tuolehazi

After a successful defense of his title, Raquinel took on Wulan Tuolehazi of China for the WBC Silver flyweight title, but Raquinel falls short against Tuolehazi via lop-sided unanimous decision in China, facing his first ever defeat.[3]

Raquinel vs. Magramo

After the OPBF flyweight title, that was held by Raquinel himself, turned vacant due to Raquinel being unable to defend it, possibly because of Covid, on October 23, 2021, Raquinel was given a chance to retake in a fight against the hard-hitting compatriot, Giemel Magramo, Raquinel suffered his second loss against Magramo via unanimous decision, therefore he was unable to retake the OPBF flyweight title.[4]

Super flyweight

Raquinel vs. Ngxeke

Despite Raquinel suffering a loss against Magramo, he moved up to super flyweight and was given a chance to take the vacant WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title against the then undefeated South African fighter, Landi Ngxeke,[5] Raquinel made an upset as he wins via TKO in the 2nd round, claiming the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight belt.[6]

Cancelled fight vs. Cataraja

Raquinel challenged the new OPBF super flyweight champion and undefeated Filipino boxer, Kevin Jake Cataraja, who won the vacant belt against Edward Heno, the bout is set at Nagoya, Japan on November 11, 2023,[7] however, a last minute postponement struck, as the bout was cancelled due to the non-arrival of Carlos Flores who would be fighting in the initial main event, the promoter 3150fight cancels the whole event, Raquinel's bout against Cataraja is tentatively set in February 2024.[8]

Raquinel vs. Nantapech

On 30 May 2024, Raquinel challenged former world title challenger Komgrich Nantapech who goes by his ring name Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking at Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand,[9] [10] Raquinel scored a devastating brutal 2nd-round knockout victory.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNote(s)
19Win16–2–1 Eaktwan BTU RuavikingTKO2 (6), 30 May 2024
18Win15–2–1 Moensaku YorKO1 (6) 25 Jun 2023
17Win14–2–1 Arnold GardeTKO1 (8) 25 Feb 2023
16Win13–2–1 Landi NgxekeTKO2 (12), 23 Oct 2022
15Loss12–2–1 Giemel MagramoUD1223 Oct 2021
14Win12–1–1 Jack AmisaKO1 (8) 22 Nov 2019
13Win11–1–1 Takuya KogawaTKO8 (12) 23 Aug 2019
12Loss10–1–1 Wulan TuolehaziUD1228 Sep 2018
11Win Shun KosakaKO4 (12) 27 May 2018
10Win9–0–1 Keisuke NakayamaKO9 (12) 13 Mar 2018
9Win8–0–1 Richard RosalesMD1020 Oct 2017
8Win7–0–1 Elmer LiboonTKO1 (6) 27 May 2017
7Draw6–0–1 Glenne CalacarSD1011 Feb 2017
6Win6–0 Jimboy HayaDQ3 (10) 10 May 2015
5Win5–0 Michael BastasaKO1 (6)20 Dec 2014
4Win4–0 Andro DebucasSD625 Oct 2014
3Win3–0 Rodante SuacasaKO1 (6) 20 Aug 2014
2Win2–0 John Paul SaferaTKO1 (4) 20 Jun 2014
1Win1–0 Mark CutaraTKO1 (4) 31 Mar 2014

Titles in boxing

Regional titles:

OPBF Flyweight title (112 lbs)

WBO Inter-continental super Flyweight title (115 lbs)

Silver titles:

OPBF Silver Flyweight title (112 lbs)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jayr Raquinel's Boxing record. boxrec.com. 2023-11-01.
  2. Web site: Jerome Galunan Jr.. Jayr Raquinel dethrones Keisuke Nakayama as the new OPBF Champion. philboxing com. 2018-03-15. 2023-11-01.
  3. Web site: Unnamed. WBC Silver title bout loss taints Jayr Raquinel's undefeated record. panaynews.net. 2018-10-01. 2023-11-01.
  4. Web site: Roy Luarca . Magramo brothers win regional titles. rappler.com. 2021-10-23. 2023-11-01.
  5. Web site: Lito delos Reyes. Raquinel to fight for WBO Inter-continental belt in South Africa. philboxing.com. 2022-09-16. 2023-11-01.
  6. Web site: Carlos Costa. Raquinel stops World-ranked Landi Ngxebe in South Africa;Claims WBO 115lbs Inter-continental strap. philboxing.com. 2022-10-24. 2023-11-01.
  7. Web site: Carlos Costa. Jayr Raquinel Challenges KJ Cataraja for OPBF Superfly Belt on November 11 in Japan. philboxing.com. 2023-09-13. 2023-11-01.
  8. Web site: Glendale G. Rosal. Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement. cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 2023-11-09. 2023-11-10.
  9. Web site: Glendale G. Rosal. 4 Pinoy boxers to fight in Bangkok this Thursday. cebudailynews.inqurer.net. 2024-05-29. 2024-05-30.
  10. Web site: Carlos Costa. Filipino Ador Torres, Jimmy Paypa and Jayr Raquinel in Crucial Fights in Thailand. philboxing.com. 2024-05-29. 2024-05-30.