Jayr Raquinel (born February 1, 1997, Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines) was a Filipino boxer who held the OPBF flyweight champion from 2018 to 2019 and the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title from 2022 to 2023.
Jayr Raquinel | |
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| Born | Jay-r Sarin Raquinel February 1, 1997 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | The Dreamer |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Reach | 166.37 cm (66 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
editMini flyweight
editDebut
editRaquinel started his debut as mini flyweight where he stopped fellow debutant Mark Cutara in the first round.
Light flyweight
editRaquinel made his light flyweight debut on his second fight against John Apul Safera, he won via 1st TKO.
Raquinel vs. Calacar
editAfter six consecutive victories, Raquinel was given a title match against Glenne Calacar for the Philippines Luzon Professional Boxing Association (LuzProBA) light flyweight title, after 10 rounds it ended in a Split draw with the scores of:96-94 for Raquinel, 98-92 for Calacar and 95-95 tie.[1]
Flyweight
editRaquinel vs. Rosales
editOn October 20, 2017, Raquinel was granted a title shot against Richard Rosales for the vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title, after 10 Rounds of boxing, Raquinel was able to scure the win via Majority decision granting him the OPBF Silver flyweight title.
Raquinel vs. Nakayama
editJust after defeating Rosales, Raquinel was granted a title shot against the reigning OPBF champion, Keisuke Nakayama fighting him for 12 Rounds in Nakayama's own home city and country, Tokyo, Japan, in the 9th round Raquinel stops Nakayama and claimed the OPBF flyweight title.[2]
Raquinel vs. Tuolehazi
editAfter a successful defense of his title, Raquinel took on Wulan Tuolehazi of China for the WBC Silver flyweight title, but Raquinel falls short against Tuolehazi via lop-sided unanimous decision in China, facing his first ever defeat.[3]
Raquinel vs. Magramo
editAfter the OPBF flyweight title, that was held by Raquinel himself, turned vacant due to Raquinel being unable to defend it, possibly because of Covid, on October 23, 2021, Raquinel was given a chance to retake in a fight against the hard-hitting compatriot, Giemel Magramo, Raquinel suffered his second loss against Magramo via unanimous decision, therefore he was unable to retake the OPBF flyweight title.[4]
Super flyweight
editRaquinel vs. Ngxeke
editDespite Raquinel suffering a loss against Magramo, he moved up to super flyweight and was given a chance to take the vacant WBO Inter-continental super flyweight title against the then undefeated South African fighter, Landi Ngxeke,[5] Raquinel made an upset as he wins via TKO in the 2nd round, claiming the WBO Inter-continental super flyweight belt.[6]
Cancelled fight vs. Cataraja
editRaquinel challenged the new OPBF super flyweight champion and undefeated Filipino boxer, Kevin Jake Cataraja, who won the vacant belt against Edward Heno, the bout is set at Nagoya, Japan on November 11, 2023,[7] however, a last minute postponement struck, as the bout was cancelled due to the non-arrival of Carlos Flores who would be fighting in the initial main event, the promoter 3150fight cancels the whole event, Raquinel's bout against Cataraja is tentatively set on February 2024.[8]
Raquinel vs. Nantapech
editOn 30 May 2024, Raquinel challenged former world title challenger Komgrich Nantapech who goes by his ring name Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking at Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand,[9][10] Raquinel scored a devastating brutal 2nd round knockout victory.
Professional boxing record
edit| 19 fights | 16 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Note(s) |
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| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 |  Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking
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TKO | 2 (6), 1:13 | 30 May 2024 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
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| 18 | Win | 15–2–1 |  Moensaku Yor
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KO | 1 (6) 1:10 | 25 Jun 2023 |  Gilgit Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
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| 17 | Win | 14–2–1 |  Arnold Garde
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TKO | 1 (8) 1:43 | 25 Feb 2023 | Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Philippines
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| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 |  Landi Ngxeke
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TKO | 2 (12), 1:41 | 23 Oct 2022 | International Convention Center, East London, South Africa
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Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-flyweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 12–2–1 | Giemel Magramo
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UD | 12 | 23 Oct 2021 | The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Philippines
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For vacant OPBF flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 | Jack Amisa
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KO | 1 (8) 0:50 | 22 Nov 2019 |  Caesars Palace Dubai, Dubai, UAE
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| 13 | Win | 11–1–1 |  Takuya Kogawa
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TKO | 8 (12) 0:57 | 23 Aug 2019 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained OPBF flyweight title |
| 12 | Loss | 10–1–1 |  Wulan Tuolehazi
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UD | 12 | 28 Sep 2018 | Changsha Social work college gymnasium, Changsha, China
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For vacant WBC Silver flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Shun Kosaka
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KO | 4 (12) 1:20 | 27 May 2018 | Big Wave, Wakayama, Japan
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Retained OPBF flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Keisuke Nakayama
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KO | 9 (12) 2:01 | 13 Mar 2018 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Won OPBF flyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Richard Rosales
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MD | 10 | 20 Oct 2017 | Barangay Granada Covered Court, Bacolod City, Philippines
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Won vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Elmer Liboon
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TKO | 1 (6) 2:29 | 27 May 2017 | 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod City, Philippines
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| 7 | Draw | 6–0–1 | Glenne Calacar
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SD | 10 | 11 Feb 2017 | Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
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LuzProBA light-flyweight title at stake |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jimboy Haya
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DQ | 3 (10) 1:15 | 10 May 2015 | Lazi Municipal Gym, Lazi, Philippines
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Haya disqualified in round 3 for repeated low blows. |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Michael Bastasa
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KO | 1 (6) | 20 Dec 2014 | Plaza, Butuan City, Philippines
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Andro Debucas
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SD | 6 | 25 Oct 2014 | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Rodante Suacasa
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KO | 1 (6) 0:10 | 20 Aug 2014 | Culit Gym, Barangay Culit, Nasipit, Philippines
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | John Paul Safera
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TKO | 1 (4) 1:21 | 20 Jun 2014 | Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mark Cutara
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TKO | 1 (4) 1:30 | 31 Mar 2014 | Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines
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Titles in boxing
editRegional titles:
OPBF Flyweight title (112 lbs)
WBO Inter-continental super Flyweight title (115 lbs)
Silver titles:
OPBF Silver Flyweight title (112 lbs)
References
edit- ^ "Jayr Raquinel's Boxing record". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Jerome Galunan Jr. (2018-03-15). "Jayr Raquinel dethrones Keisuke Nakayama as the new OPBF Champion". philboxing com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Unnamed (2018-10-01). "WBC Silver title bout loss taints Jayr Raquinel's undefeated record". panaynews.net. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Roy Luarca (2021-10-23). "Magramo brothers win regional titles". rappler.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Lito delos Reyes (2022-09-16). "Raquinel to fight for WBO Inter-continental belt in South Africa". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Carlos Costa (2022-10-24). "Raquinel stops World-ranked Landi Ngxebe in South Africa;Claims WBO 115lbs Inter-continental strap". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Carlos Costa (2023-09-13). "Jayr Raquinel Challenges KJ Cataraja for OPBF Superfly Belt on November 11 in Japan". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Glendale G. Rosal (2023-11-09). "Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Glendale G. Rosal (2024-05-29). "4 Pinoy boxers to fight in Bangkok this Thursday". cebudailynews.inqurer.net. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Carlos Costa (2024-05-29). "Filipino Ador Torres, Jimmy Paypa and Jayr Raquinel in Crucial Fights in Thailand". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Jayr Raquinel from BoxRec (registration required)