Florante Condes, Jr. (born May 20, 1980 in Looc, Romblon, Philippines), is a Filipino retired professional boxer and a former IBF Minimumweight World Champion.

Florante Condes
Born
Florante Condes, Jr.

(1980-05-20) May 20, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Other namesThe Little Pacquiao
Statistics
Weight(s)Minimumweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses10
Draws1

Boxing career

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Condes turned professional in 2002. On July 7, 2007, Condes won the IBF minimumweight title by a split decision victory over Muhammad Rachman. There, he knocked Rachman down twice (once in the 3rd round and again in the 10th). The bout was held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while the home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 114-112 for Rachman.

Condes and Nonito Donaire have made it to the prestigious Ring Magazine rankings (July 9). The bible of boxing put Donaire at no. 1 spot in the flyweight division (112 pounds). Condes, on the other hand, is at third in the straw weight division (105 lbs).

After 11 months and 6 days of inactivity, Condes finally got the chance to defend his title. Unfortunately, he (22-4-1) lost his title on to undefeated Mexican Raul Garcia (23-0-1) via twelve-round split decision (scores 112-115, 115-112, 118-110) in La Paz, Mexico, despite scoring a knockdown in the final round.[1][2][3]

He attempted to gain another shot at the title he lost to Garcia by facing Nkosinathi Joyi in an eliminator on June 26, 2009. Condes, however, was downed in the 11th as well as losing the match by unanimous decision.

Troubled career

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Condes' rising career became a nightmare when it was revealed that his registered manager wasn't actually Aljoe Jaro but Jaro's wife. Also, he has not yet claimed a $10,000 bonus from American promoters, through his supposed manager promised him. Because of these issues, Condes said in an interview that his career may come to end.[4]

Professional boxing record

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38 fights 27 wins 10 losses
By knockout 23 0
By decision 4 10
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Loss 27–10–1   Melvin Jerusalem MD 8 Feb 27, 2016   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
37 Loss 27–9–1   Ryoichi Taguchi UD 8 Jul 5, 2014   Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
36 Win 27–8–1   Cris Alfante TKO 7 (12), 1:25 Mar 15, 2014   Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
35 Win 26–8–1   Charlie Cabilla TKO 1 (6), 2:13 Jan 11, 2014   Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Philippines
34 Loss 25–8–1   Donny Mabao MD 12 Dec 8, 2012   PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines For WBC Asian Continental minimumweight title
33 Loss 25–7–1   Hekkie Budler UD 12 Sep 22, 2012   Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For IBO minimumweight title
32 Loss 25–6–1   Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 Jun 24, 2011   Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand For WBC Silver International minimumweight title
31 Win 25–5–1   Kenichi Horikawa TKO 7 (10), 2:40 Nov 27, 2010   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
30 Win 24–5–1   Sofyan Effendi UD 8 Aug 28, 2010   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
29 Loss 23–5–1   Nkosinathi Joyi UD 12 Jun 26, 2009   Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
28 Win 23–4–1   Ronelle Ferreras TD 5 (10), 0:42 Dec 13, 2008   Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, Philippines Fight stopped due to a cut on the corner of Condes's right eyelid produced from an accidental headbutt in round 5
27 Loss 22–4–1   Raúl García SD 12 Jun 14, 2008   Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico Lost IBF minimumweight title
26 Win 22–3–1   Muhammad Rachman SD 12 Jul 7, 2007   RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia Won IBF minimumweight title
25 Win 21–3–1   Julius Alcos UD 8 Dec 9, 2006   Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
24 Win 20–3–1   Fabio Marfa TKO 6 (12), 1:06 Sep 17, 2006   Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
23 Win 19–3–1   Jun Ebale KO 4 (10), 1:59 Jun 26, 2006   Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines
22 Win 18–3–1   Armando de la Cruz TKO 5 (12), 2:46 Apr 21, 2006   Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Manila, Philippines Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
21 Win 17–3–1   Elmer Gejon TKO 5 (12), 1:21 Feb 9, 2006   Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines Won PGAB Filipino minimumweight title
20 Win 16–3–1   Philip Parcon TKO 6 (10), 1:44 Dec 10, 2005   Sta. Lucia Mall, Cainta, Philippines Won PBF minimumweight title
19 Win 15–3–1   Jhay Herla KO 6 (10) Oct 28, 2005   Trece Martires, Philippines
18 Win 14–3–1   Danny Linasa TKO 4 (10), 2:31 Jun 25, 2005   Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
17 Loss 13–3–1   Benjie Sorolla SD 10 May 1, 2005   Quezon City, Philippines
16 Win 13–2–1   Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery KO 1 (?) Apr 9, 2005   Angono Auditorium, Angono, Philippines
15 Win 12–2–1   Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery KO 1 (?) Feb 18, 2005   Mandaluyong, Philippines
14 Win 11–2–1   Rollen Del Castillo TKO 9 (10) Feb 12, 2005   Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines
13 Win 10–2–1   Allan Dugang TKO 4 (10), 2:59 Jan 3, 2005   Pelaéz Sports Complex, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
12 Win 9–2–1   Danny Linasa TKO 8 (10), 2:50 Dec 5, 2004   San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines
11 Win 8–2–1   Ryan Bito TKO 4 (8) Sep 26, 2004   Taytay Gym, Taytay, Philippines
10 Win 7–2–1   Danny Linasa TKO 4 (8), 0:28 Dec 20, 2003   Imus, Philippines
9 Win 6–2–1   Obet Desantores KO 1 (6), 2:01 Oct 18, 2003   Binangonan Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
8 Loss 5–2–1   Greg Mangan UD 6 May 25, 2003   Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
7 Draw 5–1–1   Robert Rubillar MD 6 Apr 11, 2003   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
6 Win 5–1   Sonny Boy Jaro TKO 2 (4) Mar 15, 2003   Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines
5 Win 4–1   Ricky Seniego KO 2 (6), 2:09 Jan 19, 2003   Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
4 Win 3–1   Noel Guliman KO 1 (4), 2:49 Dec 14, 2002   Marick Gym, Cainta, Philippines
3 Win 2–1   Romel Engracia TKO 1 (4) Nov 2, 2002   Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
2 Loss 1–1   Sonny Boy Jaro SD 4 Sep 18, 2002   PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines
1 Win 1–0   Ruben Billones KO 2 (4) Jun 15, 2002   PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines

See also

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References

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  1. ^ abs-cbnnews.com, Condes loses IBF title[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ philboxing.com, CONDES LOSES IBF CROWN TO GARCIA!
  3. ^ Condes' Recent Loss Was Actually By Split-Decision - Boxing News
  4. ^ "The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
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Preceded by IBF Minimumweight Champion
July 7, 2007 – June 14, 2008
Succeeded by