Marlon Tapales
Middleweight
W
15
KO
15
L
0
D
1
Hometown
Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Stance
Orthodox
Age
25Year
Height
5'11"
about
93%
Win rate
100%
KO rate
Marlon “The Maranding Nightmare” Tapales – Professional Boxer
Marlon Tapales is a world-class Filipino professional boxer, known for his power and intense pressure-fighting style. As a two-division world champion, Tapales has brought glory to the Philippines in the world of boxing.
Quick Profile
- Full Name: Marlon Tapales
- Nickname: Maranding Nightmare
- Date of Birth: 23 March, 1992
- Stance: Southpaw (Left-handed fighter)
- Division: Bantamweight / Super Bantamweight
- Professional Record (As of 2025): 40 Wins | 4 Losses | 21 KOs
Career Highlights
Marlon Tapales has achieved significant milestones in his career:
- Two-Division Champion: He held the WBO Bantamweight title (2016-2017) and the unified WBA (Super) and IBF Super-Bantamweight titles (2023).
- Unified Champion: In April 2023, he defeated Murodjon Akhmadaliev to win the WBA and IBF belts.
- Undisputed Clash: In December 2023, he fought a memorable match against Naoya Inoue for the undisputed championship.
Recent Activity (2025)
Marlon Tapales remains active in the boxing ring and is a part of top-level competition.
- April 2025: He secured a spectacular victory via TKO (Technical Knockout) against Jon Jon Jet.
- Next Fight: Tapales is scheduled to clash against Fernando Toro on October 29, 2025, as part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of the “Thrilla in Manila”.
Fighting Style
As a southpaw boxer, Tapales is famous for his counter-punching and body shots. His “Maranding Nightmare” nickname reflects his aggressive approach, which creates difficulties for opponents in the ring.
Honours
- IBA Asian Middleweight Title
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