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 to 2012. He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards. Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde.
As of July 2019, Taconing is ranked no. 1 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division.
Early years Taconing started boxing at age 14 in amateur boxing. He fought 30 amateur bouts earning , around US$10, per fight. He decided to fight professionally after seeing boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beats Fahsan "3k Battery" of Thailand in 2007.
He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children.
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.
WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year.
Taconing vs Hirales Jonathan Taconing TKO Ramon Garcia Hirales in a one-sided fight on 4 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.
Taconing vs Lopez July 2, 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 No. Res. Record Opponent Type RoundTime Date Location NotesWin29–4–1 Albert Alcoy The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, ParañaqueLoss28–4–1 Ken Shiro Edion Arena, OsakaWin28–3–1 Vince Paras The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, ParañaqueWin27–3–1 Robert Onggocan Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, ParañaqueWin26–3–1 Arnold Garde The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, ParañaqueWin25–3–1 Silem Serang The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, ParañaqueWin24–3–1 Ellias Nggenggo Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro ManilaWin23–3–1 Salatiel Amit The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro ManilaLoss22–3–1 Ganigan López Arena Coliseo, Mexico CityWin22–2–1 Jomar Fajardo The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin21–2–1 Ramon Garcia Hirales Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec MéxicoWin20–2–1 Oscar Raknafa The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin19–2–1 Jaipetch Chaiyonggym The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin18–2–1 Virgilio Silvano Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro ManilaWin17–2–1 Namphol Sithsaithong The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin16–2–1 Rambo Sithsaithong The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin15–2–1 Manot Comput Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro ManilaWin14–2–1 Chatchai Or Benjamas The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaLoss13–2–1 Kompayak Porpramook Provincial Hall, Buriram TitleWin13-1–1 Samuel Apuya Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro ManilaWin12-1–1 Ngaoprajan Chuwatana Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, AlbayWin11-1–1 Lookdiaw Tor Buamas Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro ManilaWin10-1–1 Pit Anacaya The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin9-1–1 Warlito Parrenas Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig, Metro ManilaWin8-1–1 Quilber Cailing The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaDraw7-1-1 Erwin Picardal The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin7-1 Rey Sumapig The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin6-1 Esmalben Bujas The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin5-1 Jay-ar Bincolado The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaLoss4-1 Joe Galamiton The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin4-0 Jay-ar Bincolado The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin3-0 Joey Balmes The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin2-0 Robert Talape The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWin1-0 Tinglot Perez The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila Professional debutTKO - Technical Knockout, KO - Knockout, TD - Technical Decision, RTD - Referee Technical Decision, SD - Split Decision, UD - Unanimous Decision, D - Draw
Titles OPBF Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs) WBC International Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs) (3x)
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