Jonathan Taconing Explained

Jonathan Taconing
Realname:Jonathan Inguito Taconing
Nickname:Lightning
Weight:Light Flyweight
Height:157 cm
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:January 12, 1987
Birth Place:Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Style:Southpaw
Total:34
Wins:29
Ko:22
Losses:4
Draws:1

Jonathan Inguito Taconing (born 12 January 1987) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former light flyweight champion of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation, and the current International light flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council, a title he already once held in his career, from 2010-2012.[1] [2] He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards.[3] Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde.[4] [5] [6]

As of July 2019, Taconing is ranked no. 1 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division.[7]

Early years

Taconing started boxing at age 14 in amateur boxing. He fought 30 amateur bouts earning PhP 500.00, around USD 10.00, per fight. He decided to fight professionally after seeing boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beats Fahsan "3k Battery" of Thailand in 2007.[8]

He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children.[9] [10]

Notable fights

Taconing vs Porpramook
  • Jonathan Taconing lost a highly controversial fight against then WBC Light Flyweight Champion Kompayak Porpramook in Buriram, Thailand. Referee stopped the fight at the end of the 5th round due to a cut on Porpramook after an accidental clash of heads in the previous round.[11]

    WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year.[12] [13]

    Taconing vs Hirales
  • Jonathan Taconing TKO Ramon Garcia Hirales in a one-sided fight on 04 April 2015 in Metepec, Mexico, Mexico, gaining the WBC No. 1 ranking. Referee stopped the fight at 2:53 on the 10th and final round.[14] [15]
    Taconing vs Lopez
  • July 02, 2016 Jonathan Taconing lost another title fight for the second time against the WBC Light Flyweight Champion Ganigan Lopez in Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico. All judges score the bout 115-112, 118-109, 119-108 with a unanimous decision win for Lopez.

    Professional boxing record

    29 wins (21 knockouts), 4 defeats, 1 draw[16]
    No.Res.RecordOpponentTypeRound
    Time
    DateLocationNotes
    Win29–4–1 Albert Alcoy The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
    Loss28–4–1 Ken Shiro Edion Arena, Osaka
    Win28–3–1 Vince Paras The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
    Win27–3–1 Robert Onggocan Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque
    Win26–3–1 Arnold Garde The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
    Win25–3–1 Silem Serang The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque
    Win24–3–1 Ellias Nggenggo Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila
    Win23–3–1 Salatiel Amit The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Loss22–3–1 Ganigan López Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
    Win22–2–1 Jomar Fajardo The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win21–2–1 Ramon Garcia Hirales Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México
    Win20–2–1 Oscar Raknafa The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win19–2–1 Jaipetch Chaiyonggym The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win18–2–1 Virgilio Silvano Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila[17]
    Win17–2–1 Namphol Sithsaithong The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win16–2–1 Rambo Sithsaithong The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win15–2–1 Manot Comput Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila
    Win14–2–1 Chatchai Or Benjamas The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Loss13–2–1 Provincial Hall, Buriram Title
    Win13-1–1 Samuel Apuya Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila
    Win12-1–1 Ngaoprajan Chuwatana Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay
    Win11-1–1 Lookdiaw Tor Buamas Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila
    Win10-1–1 Pit Anacaya The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win9-1–1 Warlito Parrenas Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila
    Win8-1–1 Quilber Cailing The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Draw7-1-1 Erwin Picardal The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win7-1 Rey Sumapig The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win6-1 Esmalben Bujas The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win5-1 Jay-ar Bincolado The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Loss4-1 Joe Galamiton The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win4-0 Jay-ar Bincolado The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win3-0 Joey Balmes The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win2-0 Robert Talape The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila
    Win1-0 Tinglot Perez The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaProfessional debut
    TKO - Technical Knockout, KO - Knockout, TD - Technical Decision, RTD - Referee Technical Decision, SD - Split Decision, UD - Unanimous Decision, D - Draw

    Titles

    Notes and References

    1. News: Legazpi hosts WBC championship starring Taconing. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
    2. Web site: WBC International Light Flyweight Champion. boxrec.com.
    3. News: Li. Matthew. Elorde family honors local boxing legends of past and present. 1 April 2016. Tie Breaker Times. Tie Breaker Times.
    4. News: Songalia. Ryan. Boxing: Jonathan Taconing aims to be 4th Filipino champion. 30 June 2016. Rappler. Rappler.
    5. Web site: Professional Boxing Record of Eddie Ballaran. boxrec.com. BoxRec. 30 June 2016.
    6. Web site: Johnny Elorde Works With Taconing In Tonight’s Fight Against Garcia. asianfightscene.com. 30 June 2016.
    7. Web site: WBC Ratings: Light Flyweight.
    8. News: JM. Siasat. Jonathan Taconing: Fighting battles inside and outside the ring. 19 June 2016. GMA News Online. GMA News. 19 June 2016.
    9. Web site: Songalia. Ryan. Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory. ringtv.craveonline.com. Ring Tv. 29 June 2016.
    10. Web site: OPBF Light Fly Champ Taconing, Wife Welcome Third Child. AsianFightScene.com. Asian Fight Scene. 25 June 2016.
    11. Web site: Nathanielz. Ronnies. WBC: Porpramook vs Taconing Should Have Been a Draw. boxingscene.com. 29 June 2016.
    12. Web site: Songalia. Ryan. Jonathan Taconing’s July 2 title shot goes beyond glory. ringtv.craveonline.com. The Ring. 29 June 2016.
    13. Web site: Nathanielz. Ronnie. Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales. wbcboxing.com. World Boxing Council. 29 June 2016.
    14. News: Ryan. Songalia. Jonathan Taconing KOs former champ Hirales in Mexico. 16 June 2016. Rappler. Rappler. 2015-04-05.
    15. Web site: Ronnie. Nathanielz. Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales. wbcboxing.com. 20 June 2016.
    16. Web site: Jonathan Taconing. boxrec.com. BoxRec. 19 June 2016.
    17. Web site: OPBF Title Fight Results Fight Results of 2014. opbf.jp. Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation. 19 June 2016.