Jade Dajay Bornea (born 2 August 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer who has held the WBC-NABF super-flyweight title since January. As an amateur he represented the Philippines at the Youth World Championships, reaching the semi-finals of the light-flyweight bracket.

Jade Bornea
Born (1995-06-02) 2 June 1995 (age 28)
Arakan, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesHurricane
Statistics
Weight(s)Super-flyweight
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights19
Wins18
Wins by KO12
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Philippines
Youth World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Yerevan Light-flyweight

Personal life edit

Bornea was born in Cotabato del Norte, but grew up in General Santos.

Amateur career edit

Bornea's participation at the 2012 AIBA Youth World Championships ended after he lost to Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan, 14-25, in the quarter-finals of the light flyweight event.[2]

2012 AIBA Youth World Championships edit

2013 Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships results edit

Professional career edit

Bornea made his professional debut against Alberto Muring on 11 October 2014. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.[3] Borea amassed a 4–0 record before being booked to face Ronnie Sunido for the vacant MinProBA super flyweight title, his first professional belt, on 2 April 2016. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Sunido with four seconds left in the opening round.[4] Borea fought for his first major regional title, the vacant IBF Youth super-flyweight title, on 26 February 2017, when he faced Raul Yu.[5] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–92, 97–93 and 97–93.[6]

Bornea faced Nicardo Calamba in a non-title bout on 23 July 2017. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[7] Borea then made his first IBF Youth super flyweight title defense against Samuthra Sitharan on 9 September 2017. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.[8] Bornea faced John Rey Lauza in another non-title bout on 5 November 2017.[9] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[10]

Bornea was booked to face Danrick Sumabong for the vacant WBO Oriental Youth super-flyweight title on 28 April 2017.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 97–93, 96–94 and 96–94.[12] Bornea next faced Alvin Bais on 29 July 2018, and won the fight by a third-round knockout.[13] Bornea faced Macrea Gandionco on 21 October 2018, in his final fight of the year. He won the fight by a fifth-round technical knockout.[14]

Bornea faced Jonathan Francisco on 30 April 2019, in his sole fight of the year.[15] He won the bout by a second-round technical knockout.[16] Bornea faced Ernesto Delgadillo for the vacant WBC-NABF super-flyweight title on 30 January 2020.[17] He won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the bout 96–93 in his favor, while the third judge awarded the same scorecard to Delgadillo.[18]

Bornea faced Mohammed Obbadi in an IBF title eliminator on 14 January 2022, at the Auditorio Jacales in Monterrey, Mexico.[19] He won the fight by a third-round knockout, stopping Jacales with an uppercut to the body at the 2:25 minute mark. Bornea was up 39–36, 40–35 and 39–36 on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage.[20]

Professional boxing record edit

19 fights 18 wins 1 loss
By knockout 12 1
By decision 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Loss 18–1 Fernando Martínez TKO 11 (12), 0:29 24 Jun 2023 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. For IBF super flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Ivan Meneses TKO 7 (8), 1:08 19 Aug 2022 Polideportivo Nuevo Sol, La Paz, Mexico
17 Win 17–0 Mohammed Obbadi KO 3 (12) 2:25 14 Jan 2022 Auditorio Jacales, Monterrey, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Roland Jay Biendima UD 12 30 Apr 2021 Sanmman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
15 Win 15–0 Ernesto Delgadillo SD 10 30 Jan 2020 Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, US Won vacant WBC-NABF super-flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Jonathan Francisco TKO 2 (10), 2:09 30 Apr 2019 Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
13 Win 13–0 Macrea Gandionco TKO 5 (10) 21 Oct 2018 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines
12 Win 12–0 Alvin Bais KO 3 (8), 2:03 29 Jul 2018 Robinson's Mall, General Santos, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 Danrick Sumabong UD 10 28 Apr 2018 Glan, Philippines Won vacant WBO Oriental Youth super-flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 John Rey Lauza KO 2 (8), 0:46 5 Nov 2017 Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Samuthra Sitharan TKO 4 (10), 2:21 9 Sep 2017 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines Retained IBF Youth super-flyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Nicardo Calamba KO 2 (6), 2:35 23 Jul 2017 Robinson's Place, General Santos, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Raul Yu UD 10 26 Feb 2017 Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines Won vacant IBF Youth super-flyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Albert Alcoy TKO 2 (8), 2:32 21 Oct 2016 Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Ronnie Sunido KO 1 (8), 2:56 2 Apr 2016 Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines Won vacant MinProBA super-flyweight title
4 Win 4–0 Salatiel Amit UD 6 11 Jul 2015 Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Michael Bastasa UD 6 28 Mar 2015 Ramon Magsaysay, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Armando Yee RTD 2 (6), 3:00 8 Dec 2014 M'lang, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Alberto Muring TKO 2 (4), 2:37 11 Oct 2014 Davao City Recreation Center, Davao City, Philippines

References edit

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jade Bornea". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Samaco, Maloney (23 February 2013). "BARRIGA AND BORNEA GRACE NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS". philboxing.com. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  3. ^ Luarca, Roy (13 October 2014). "Loreto halts foe; 2 other Filipinos win". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Osawa, Saludar and Bornea claim wins in title bouts". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Ala?s Raul "Vulcan" Yu Ready To Explode Against Bornea". PhilBoxing.com. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  6. ^ Cordova, Calvin D. (27 February 2017). "Down But Not Out". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Jade Bornea vs Nicardo Calamba". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Cebu's reject beats Cebuano prospect". sunstar.com.ph. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  9. ^ Samaco, Maloney L. (3 November 2017). "Jade Bornea Battles John Rey Lauza On November 5 In General Santos". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Mama Twins Remain Unbeaten". theboxingtruth.com. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  11. ^ "'Hammer' eyes comeback victory in Sarangani card". businessmirror.com.ph. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Bornea Victorious In Main Event Of "Undefeated" Card". theboxingtruth.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  13. ^ ""Brawl At The Mall 11" Results". theboxingtruth.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  14. ^ Ventura, Sid (29 October 2018). "Bornea, Mama, Carcosia score victories in Petalcorin-Alvarado undercard". espn.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  15. ^ Delos Reyes, Lito (27 April 2019). "Bornea, Plania confident of early wins in GenSan title bouts". pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  16. ^ Costa, Carlos (30 April 2019). "Bornea, Plania, Paras, Carcosia Blast Out Foes". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  17. ^ Salazar, Francisco (29 January 2020). "Ernesto Delgadillo Looks To Make Up For Missed Time Against Jade Bornea". ringtv.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Undefeated Jade Bornea wins split decision over Ernesto Delgadillo to capture NABF super flyweight title". PhilBoxing.com. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  19. ^ Aznar, Edri (14 January 2022). "Bornea faces Obbadi in IBF world title eliminator in Mexico". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  20. ^ Donovan, Jake (14 January 2022). "Jade Bornea Knocks Out Mohammed Obbadi In Third Round of IBF Title Eliminator In Monterrey". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.

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