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Marlon Tapales (born March 23, 1992) is a Filipino professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles from April to December 2023, and previously the WBO bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017.
Marlon Tapales is a Filipino boxer who holds the WBC Asian Continental Super Bantamweight title. He has 38 wins, 4 losses and 20 knockouts in his professional career, with his last fight being a TKO victory over Nattapong Jankaew in May 2024.
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Apr 12, 2023 · The IBA and WBA Unified World Super Bantamweight Titles changed hands in San Antonio as Marlon Tapales dethroned Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Saturday 8 April 2023. Watch the highlights...
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Apr 9, 2023 · Marlon Tapales scored a split decision upset over Murodjon Akhmadaliev in San Antonio, Texas to claim the WBA and IBF belts. The Filipino boxer outworked the defending champion in the final rounds after a slow start and became a two-division titlist.
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Apr 9, 2023 · Marlon Tapales scored a split decision victory over Murodjon Akhmadaliev to capture the WBA and IBF 122 lb belts on DAZN. See the highlights, scorecards and reaction from the upset bout in Texas.
Tapales upset Akhmadaliev by split decision in a close and competitive fight in San Antonio. The Filipino veteran earned his second world title and could face the winner of Fulton-Inoue next.
Marlon Tapales made his professional debut in July 2008, so he has been a pro for 15 years and 11 months. How good is he? Tapales is currently ranked 2nd by The Ring, 3rd by the IBF, 2nd by the WBC and 4th by the WBA at Super Bantamweight.
