Marlon Tapales
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Name: Marlon Tapales
Alias: Maranding Nightmare
Birth Name: Marlon Tanan Tapales
Hometown: Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Birthplace: Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 163cm
Reach: 165cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Trainers: Rey Paciones (former), Juanito Ablaca (former), Fernando Ocon (2015-2018), Rodel Mayol (2019-present)
Managers: Bobong Yap (former), Rex Wakee Salud (2010-present)
Promoter: RWS International (2010-present)
Amateur Career
- Fought in more than 50 amateur fights before turning pro.
Professional Record
- Has a record of 2-0 (2 KOs) in world title fights.
- Has a record of 1-1 (1 KO) against former, current, and future world champions:
- Won against Pungluang Sor Singyu.
- Lost against Ryosuke Iwasa.
- Has a record of 8-2 (6 KOs) in fights outside his native Philippines.
Regional & Minor Titles
- Philippines Games & Amusement Board (GAB) Light Flyweight Title (April 2010; 1 defense)
- WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title (August 2013; 1 defense)
World Titles
- WBO World Bantamweight Title (July 2016-April 2017; 0 defenses)
| Preceded by: Pungluang Sor Singyu |
WBO Bantamweight Champion 2016 Jul 27 – 2017 Apr 22 Stripped (failed to make weight) |
Succeeded by: Zolani Tete |