Juan Miguel Elorde Explained

Juan Miguel Elorde
Realname:Juan Miguel Elorde
Nickname:"The Boss"
"Mig"
Weight:Super Bantamweight
Height:173 cm
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:1986 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Style:Orthodox
Total:31
Wins:29
Ko:15
Losses:3
Draws:0

Juan Miguel Elorde (born 25 October 1986) is a Filipino boxer. He is the reigning WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight champion[1] and goes undefeated since he won the championship title in 2015. He is currently ranked no. 4 WBO Super Bantamweight division.[1] He is managed and promoted by his father Johnny Elorde. Currently trained by Toto Laurente of Palompon City, Leyte.

Early years

Mig is the son of Johnny Elorde and grandson of late boxer Gabriel Elorde. He finished a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management major in Culinary Arts at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2008.[2]

His brother Juan Martin Elorde is also a boxer and his other brother Nico Elorde is a professional basketball player in the Philippines playing in the PBA.

Mig and his brothers were introduced to boxing by his father as a way to induce discipline. He started fighting in amateur boxing at age 14. He turned professional boxer after he finished his college studies.[3]

Notable fights

Juan Miguel Elorde vs Tabthong Tor Buamas
  • Mig defeated former Thailand flyweight champion Tabthong Tor Buamas via unanimous decision to win the WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title. He outpointed the Thai in all rounds with his speed and combination shots to the Thai's body.[4] [5]

    Mig is the third Filipino boxer to win the WBO regional title after Jesus Salud (1998) and Genesis Servania (2012).[4]

    Professional boxing record

    ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
    32Loss29–3 Sam GoodmanTKO8 (10), 20 Jul 2022
    31Win29–2 Aroel Romasasa UD623 Oct 2021
    30Loss28–2TKO4 (12), 14 Sep 2019
    29Win28–1 Shohei KawashimaUD1225 Mar 2019
    28Win27–1 Artid BamrungaueaTKO7 (10)16 Dec 2018
    27Win26–1 Ratchanon SawangsodaKO3 (6)15 Jul 2018
    26Win25–1 Likit ChaneUD1225 Feb 2018
    25Win24–1 Afrizal TamboresiKO1 (10)23 Sep 2017
    24Win23–1 Erick DeztroyerTKO6 (10)25 Feb 2017[6]
    23Win22–1 Junior BajawaUD1024 Sep 2016
    22Win21–1 Waldo SabuUD1029 Mar 2016
    21Win20–1 RasmanudinKO4 (10), 12 Dec 2015
    20Win19–1 Arnold MauKO1 (10), 12 Sep 2015
    19Win18–1 Terdchai DuwangmontreeUD1025 Mar 2015
    18Win17–1 Oke HaryantoTKO1 (10), 29 Nov 2014
    17Win16–1 Paulus BaransanoTKO5 (10), 22 Aug 2014
    16Win15–1 Budi riskyKO1 (10), 25 Mar 2014
    15Win14–1 Chatri SariphanKO5 (10), 14 Dec 2013
    14Win13–1 Phissanuthep ChaiyonggymTKO6 (10), 10 Aug 2013
    13Win12–1 Ryan SoliveresUD824 Feb 2013
    12Win11–1 Arjet CaballesUD629 Sep 2012
    11Loss10–1 Jerry GuevaraUD411 Nov 2012
    10Win10–0 Saddam EyoTKO3 (8), 11 Aug 2011
    9Win9–0Richard VasquezTKO1 (8), 5 Mar 2011
    8Win8–0 Richard VasquezUD62 Oct 2010
    7Win7–0 Anthony BalubarKO1 (6), 25 Mar 2010
    6Win6–0 Vic RacumaUD624 Oct 2009
    5Win5–0 Bartolome LlonaUD425 Jul 2009
    4Win4–0 Ronilo RomasantaUD425 Mar 2009
    3Win3–0 Dennis LumacangKO1 (4), 31 Jan 2009
    2Win2–0 Christian GolezUD415 Nov 2008
    1Win1–0 Razem LaudUD431 May 2008

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: WBO Rankings. wboboxing.com. 1 July 2016.
    2. Web site: Juan Miguel Elorde. coachpromanila.com. 1 July 2016.
    3. Web site: Siasat. JM. Despite comfortable life, Mig Elorde chooses boxing's unforgiving path. gmanetwork.com. GMA News Online. 1 July 2016.
    4. Web site: Mig Elorde Wins Asia Pacific Jr. Featherweight Title with Unanimous Decision. asianfightscene.com. 1 July 2016.
    5. News: Elorde grandsons vie for WBO titles. 15 March 2015. Rosalinda L.. Orosa. The Philippine Star. 26 June 2018.
    6. Web site: WORLDWIDE BOXING RESULTS 3. 22 September 2018.