Genisis Libranza
Genisis Libranza | |
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Born | Genisis Lagumbay Libranza 27 September 1993 Bayugan, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 24 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 3 |
Genisis Lagumbay Libranza (born 27 September 1993) is a Filipino professional boxer.
Professional boxing career
Libranza made his professional debut against Jhonny Belo on 8 February 2014. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Libranza amassed an 11–0 record during the next three years, with eight of those victories coming by way of stoppage.[2] This undefeated streak earned Libranza the right to challenge the reigning IBO flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane on 28 April 2017.[3] He suffered both his first professional loss, as well as his first stoppage loss, as Mthalane won the fight by a fourth-round knockout.[4]
Libranza faced Romulo Ramayan Jr. for the MiniProBA title on 24 July 2017. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[5] Referee Ramuel Ovalo waved the fight off at the 2:35 minute mark, after Ramayan Jr. turned his back to his opponent, following a flurry of punches from Libranza.[6]
Libranza faced Yujie Zeng on 29 September 2017.[7] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 79–73, 78–74 and 80–72.[8] Libranza faced Michael Enriquez on 17 December 2017.[9] He won the fight by majority decision, with judges scoring the fight 98–92 for him, while the third judge scored it as an even 95–95 draw.[10]
Libranza challenged Ryan Rey Ponteras for the PGA flyweight title on 14 April 2018. He won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 115–113 and 117–112 for Libranza, while the third judge scored it 116–112 for Ponteras.[11] Libranza made his first title defense against Renz Rosia on 14 October 2018.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–111, 115–112 and 114–113. Rosia was deducted a point in the fifth round for repeated low blows.
Libranza made his United States debut against Gilberto Mendoza on 9 February 2019, as the fight took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding Libranza a 78–74 scorecard.[14] Libranza had his second consecutive United States fight on 20 July 2019, when he was scheduled to face Carlos Maldonado. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.[15]
Libranza was expected to challenge the reigning WBO Oriental Bantamweight champion Vincent Astrolabio on 27 February 2021, following a 15-month absence from the sport.[16] Astrolabio later withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by John Mark Apolinario.[17] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[18]
Professional boxing record
24 fights | 21 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 13 | 1 |
By decision | 8 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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24 | Win | 21–3 | Adisak Ketpiam | TKO | 1 (8), 2:58 | 28 Dec 2023 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand | |
23 | Loss | 20–3 | Phumelele Cafu | UD | 10 | 20 Aug 2023 | Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, South Africa | For vacant IBF International super flyweight title |
22 | Loss | 20–2 | Ben Ligas | UD | 12 | 30 Mar 2023 | Balon Bayambang Events Center, Bayambang, Philippines | For PGA Board flyweight title |
21 | Win | 20–1 | John Mark Apolinario | KO | 1 (8), 2:30 | 27 Feb 2021 | Bula Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | |
20 | Win | 19–1 | Carlos Maldonado | TKO | 4 (8), 2:58 | 20 Jul 2019 | Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, U.S. | |
19 | Win | 18–1 | Gilberto Mendoza | UD | 8 | 9 Feb 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 17–1 | Renz Rosia | UD | 12 | 14 Oct 2018 | Robinsons Place Butuan, Butuan City, Philippines | Retained PGA Board flyweight title |
17 | Win | 16–1 | Jetly Purisima | KO | 1 (8), 2:40 | 21 Aug 2018 | Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines | |
16 | Win | 15–1 | Ryan Rey Ponteras | SD | 12 | 14 Apr 2018 | Justice George Malcolm Square, Baguio City, Philippines | Won PGA Board flyweight title |
15 | Win | 14–1 | Michael Enriquez | MD | 10 | 17 Dec 2017 | Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines | |
14 | Win | 13–1 | Yujie Zeng | UD | 8 | 29 Sep 2017 | Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China | |
13 | Win | 12–1 | Romulo Ramayan Jr | TKO | 1 (8), 2:35 | 24 Jul 2017 | South Cotabato Gym, Koronadal City, Philippines | Won vacant MiniProBA flyweight title |
12 | Loss | 11–1 | Moruti Mthalane | KO | 4 (12), 1:23 | 28 Apr 2017 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | For IBO flyweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Ronerex Dalut | TKO | 3 (10), 2:31 | 17 Dec 2016 | Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Jetly Purisima | TKO | 3 (10), 2:31 | 4 Jun 2016 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Renerio Arizala | TKO | 2 (10), 2:59 | 19 Dec 2015 | Panabo City Gym, Panabo City, Philippines | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Michael Rodriguez | UD | 10 | 6 Sep 2015 | Barangay Labangal Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Rodel Tejares | TKO | 2 (8), 1:55 | 30 May 2015 | Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Romulo Ramayan Jr | TKO | 2 (8), 2:30 | 5 Apr 2015 | Panabo Freedom Park, Panabo City, Philippines | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Charlie Cabilla | TKO | 2 (8), 2:30 | 8 Nov 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Edward Joaquino | MD | 6 | 23 Aug 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Jessie Suacasa | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | 28 Jun 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Paulo Perono | KO | 3 (6), 0:51 | 3 May 2014 | University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Jhonny Belo | UD | 4 | 8 Feb 2014 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines |
References
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- ^ Jackson, Ron (29 April 2017). "Mthalane wins on a knockout". supersport.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Lito, delos Reyes. "TIBAY NG PINOY 13 ON DEC. 19 IN PANABO". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Fightnews-Lito (25 July 2017). "LIBRANZA, ASTROLABIO ARE NEW MINPROBA CHAMPIONS". fightnewsasia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
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- ^ "Genesis Libranza steals Philippines flyweight crown". sunstar.com.ph. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "October 14th-Action in Philippines novices in China". asianboxing.info. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Lastrilla, Daniel. "Libranza's Plan: Win on February 9 Against Gilberto Mendoza and Bring his Family Stateside". powcastsports.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Angeles, Steve (11 February 2019). "Boxing: Genisis Libranza makes successful US debut". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Luarca, Roy (21 July 2019). "Libranza scores TKO win, makes it 2-for-2 for Pinoy pugs". r3.rappler.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "WBO Oriental title bout set for February 27th". asianboxing.info. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Sunstar (12 February 2021). "Libranza to fight Apolinario on Feb. 27 in General Santos City". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Li, Matthew (27 February 2021). "Cuarto dethrones Taduran to win IBF crown in Gen San". tiebreakertimes.com.ph. Retrieved 1 January 2022.