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Donnie Nietes

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Liboon and the surname or paternal family name is Nietes.

Donnie Liboon Nietes (born May 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional boxer.[1] He is a world champion in four weight-classes, having previously held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2007 to 2011; the WBO and The Ring magazine junior-flyweight titles between 2011 and 2016; IBF flyweight title from 2017 to 2018; and the WBO junior-bantamweight title from 2018 to 2019.[2] He is the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, surpassing in 2014 the record set in 1967 by Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Gabriel "Flash" Elorde.[3][4] He was one of the first three Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes alongside fellow Filipinos Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire.

Donnie Nietes
Nietes in 2012
Born
Donnie Liboon Nietes

(1982-05-12) May 12, 1982 (age 42)
Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Other namesAhas (Snake)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach65+1⁄2 in (166 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins43
Wins by KO23
Losses2
Draws6

Nickname

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Regarding how Nietes got his nickname "Ahas" which is Tagalog for "snake," Tony Aldeguer states:

"Donnie got his nickname 'ahas' when he was a utility boy at the ALA Gym. One of his daily chores was to clean the snake pit with five big pythons and he was the only man with the guts to do it. He was bitten several times. But once he befriended the snakes, he was never bitten again. One day, a snake laid 11 eggs but only one survived. Donnie took care of that snake and he still does to this day. That's how he got his nickname."

— Tony Aldeguer, quoted from an interview[5]

Professional career

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Early years

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Nietes worked as a utility man at the now-disbanded Antonio Lopez Aldeguer's (ALA) boxing gym before taking up boxing after being encouraged by the practitioners with whom he socialized.

In 2003, at the age of 20, Nietes started his career as a professional boxer. On, May 22, 2004, he won the Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) light flyweight title against Joseph Villasis via first-round technical knockout. Nietes was undefeated before losing in his bout against Angky Angkota via 10-round split decision on September 28, 2004. Angkota weighed in six pounds over the weight limit for this fight.

On November 24, 2006, Nietes won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight Title against Heri Amol of Indonesia via second-round knockout. He defended the title twice against Thai boxers Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo and Sakulpan Pakdee Gym prior to world title fights in minimumweight division.

Minimumweight

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On September 30, 2007, Nietes fought then undefeated Pornsawarn Kratingdaenggym of Thailand for the vacant WBO Minimumweight World Title in Waterfront-Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines. Although Nietes floored Kratingdaenggym in the fourth round, the Thai boxer managed to get up and last until the final bell. The bout ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Nietes.[6]

Three times, Nietes has been pitted with fighters against whom he was supposed to defend his title, however, all plans have fallen through for undisclosed reasons. Because of this, he was at risk of being stripped off his belt, as WBO rules state that a champion has to defend his title within a year.[7] After 11 months of inactivity, he finally defended his crown, against Eddy Castro (12–3–1) on August 30, 2008. Nietes (23–1–3, with 14 knockouts) won the fight by technical knockout at 2:49 mark of the second round.[8][9]

Nietes defended his title for the second time by scoring a unanimous decision victory over Erik Ramirez on February 28, 2009. En route to the win, Nietes sent Ramirez to the canvass four times in separate rounds.

In his third defense, Nietes battled interim champion Manuel Vargas on September 12, 2009. Nietes won the bout by split decision.

On January 23, 2010, Nietes was supposed to defend his WBO title for the fourth time. After a couple of opponents backed out, Mexico's Jesus Silvestre became the last resort. But because Silvestre wasn't ranked in the WBO, Nietes' title wasn't wagered and the bout was only 10 rounds. In the fight, both boxers did well and appeared strong. In the 10th and final round, Nietes was declared winner by TKO when Silvestre stopped to take a drink of water during the fight, a move that was against the rules.

In his fourth title defense, Nietes fought Mexico's Mario Rodriguez. The fight took place on August 14, 2010, at the Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The Filipino pugilist won the bout by unanimous decision with scores of 119–109, 118-110 and 116–112.[10]

Nietes was scheduled to defend his title on March 12, 2011, against mandatory challenger and former champion Raul Garcia (29–1–0). However, less than two weeks before the fight, Nietes announced that he would be vacating his world title and moving up in weight.[11] On April 9, 2011, Nietes faced Armando Vazquez (18–5–0) and defeated him via first round knock out.[12]

Light flyweight

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On October 8, 2011, Nietes defeated Mexico's Ramón García Hirales via 12-round unanimous decision to win the WBO Light Flyweight title. Nietes defended the title on June 2, 2012, against Felipe Salguero via unanimous decision.

Nietes retained his WBO Light Flyweight title against WBO Minimumweight champion Moises Fuentes on March 2, 2013, via a majority draw.[13]

On November 15, 2014, the Bacolod native successfully defended his WBO and The Ring Light Flyweight titles by stopping Carlos Velarde of Mexico in the 7th round.[14] Nietes became the longest-reigning Filipino world champion on that same day, surpassing the record previously held by Gabriel Elorde.[15]

Flyweight

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After breaking Elorde's record, Nietes successfully defended his title four more times before deciding to move up to the flyweight division. His first flyweight fight was against former WBC light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa on September 24, 2016.[16] On April 29, 2017, Nietes became the third Filipino boxer to win world titles in three different weight divisions, along with Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire when he defeated Thailand's Komgrich Nantapech.[17] He successfully defended his title against the mandatory challenger Argentinaian and former two division world champion Juan Carlos Reveco winning via Technical Knockout after Reveco's corner throws in the towel, on the 7th round of the fight.[18][19] On June 14, 2018, Nietes entered The Ring magazine's pound for pound list for the first time in his career at the number nine spot.[20]

Junior bantamweight

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Nietes made his debut in the junior-bantamweight division against Filipino compatriot Aston Palicte for the vacant WBO Super Flyweight Championship. The fight ended in a split decision draw, 118-110 for Nietes, 116-112 for Palicte and a 114–114 draw at The Forum in Inglewood, California.[21] Punch count statistics saw Nietes, 36, land 194 punches, 70 more than Palicte, his 40 percent of punches landed was nearly twice the accuracy rate of his rival.[22][23] While not beaten, Nietes was denied a victory that would have put him alongside Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire as the only Asian fighters with world titles in at least four weight classes. He eventually won the same vacant title after defeating Kazuto Ioka via split decision on December 21, 2018, becoming the third Asian to win world titles in at least four weight classes.[24]

On February 6, 2019, the WBO ordered a rematch of Nietes and Palicte after a controversial result of their first fight.[25] On February 28, 2019, Nietes decided to vacate his WBO Junior Bantamweight title to pursue more lucrative fights in a different organization or weight class.[26]

On April 3, 2021, Nietes fought Pablo Carillo, for the vacant WBO International junior-bantamweight title. Nietes won via unanimous decision, the scorecards were, 99–91, 98-92 and 96–95.[27] On December 11, 2021, Nietes made his first title defense against Norbelto Jimenez at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The fight ended in a ten-round split decision draw. The scores were 96-94 Nietes, 96-94 Jimenez and 95-95 and Nietes was able to retain his WBO International junior-bantamweight title.[28]

On April 1, 2022, the WBO ordered Kazuto Ioka to make a mandatory title defense against Nietes. The bout was a rematch of their December 31, 2018 fight, in which Nietes won by split decision.[29] Both parties came to an agreement a month later, and officially announced the bout for July 13, 2022.[30] Nietes lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–108, 118–110 and 117–111.[31]

Bantamweight

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Nietes is set to face Muhammad Waseem on July 22, 2023, in Dubai for the vacant IBO bantamweight world title.[32] The fight has been postponed due to visa issue by Waseem's team.[33]

Professional boxing record

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51 fights 43 wins 2 losses
By knockout 23 0
By decision 20 2
Draws 6
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 43–2–6 Kazuto Ioka UD 12 Jul 13, 2022 Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan For WBO junior-bantamweight title
50 Draw 43–1–6 Norbelto Jimenez SD 10 Dec 11, 2021 Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE Retained WBO International junior-bantamweight title
49 Win 43–1–5 Pablo Carillo UD 10 Apr 3, 2021 The Rotunda Caesars Palace Bluewaters, Dubai, UAE Won vacant WBO International junior-bantamweight title
48 Win 42–1–5 Kazuto Ioka SD 12 Dec 31, 2018 Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR Won vacant WBO junior-bantamweight title
47 Draw 41–1–5 Aston Palicte SD 12 Sep 8, 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For vacant WBO junior-bantamweight title
46 Win 41–1–4 Juan Carlos Reveco TKO 7 (12), 0:53 Feb 24, 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
45 Win 40–1–4 Komgrich Nantapech UD 12 Apr 29, 2017 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Won vacant IBF flyweight title
44 Win 39–1–4 Edgar Sosa UD 12 Sep 24, 2016 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
43 Win 38–1–4 Raul Garcia RTD 5 (12), 3:00 May 28, 2016 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines Retained WBO and The Ring junior-flyweight titles
42 Win 37–1–4 Juan Alejo UD 12 Oct 17, 2015 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. Retained WBO and The Ring junior-flyweight titles
41 Win 36–1–4 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. UD 12 Jul 11, 2015 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO and The Ring junior-flyweight titles
40 Win 35–1–4 Gilberto Parra RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Mar 28, 2015 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBO and The Ring junior-flyweight titles
39 Win 34–1–4 Carlos Velarde RTD 7 (12), 3:00 Nov 15, 2014 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO and The Ring junior-flyweight titles
38 Win 33–1–4 Moisés Fuentes TKO 9 (12), 2:56 May 10, 2014 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Philippines Retained WBO junior-flyweight title;
Won vacant The Ring junior-flyweight title
37 Win 32–1–4 Sammy Gutiérrez TKO 3 (12), 2:58 Nov 30, 2013 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBO junior-flyweight title
36 Draw 31–1–4 Moisés Fuentes MD 12 Mar 2, 2013 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO junior-flyweight title
35 Win 31–1–3 Danai Meendaeng KO 5 (12), 2:46 Nov 17, 2012 Lamberto Macias Sports Complex, Dumaguete, Philippines
34 Win 30–1–3 Felipe Salguero UD 12 Jun 2, 2012 Resorts World Manila, Pasay, Philippines Retained WBO junior-flyweight title
33 Win 29–1–3 Ramón García Hirales UD 12 Oct 8, 2011 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines Won WBO junior-flyweight title
32 Win 28–1–3 Armando Vazquez KO 1 (10), 2:26 Apr 9, 2011 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines
31 Win 27–1–3 Mario Rodríguez UD 12 Aug 14, 2010 Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina, Guasave, Mexico Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
30 Win 26–1–3 Jesús Silvestre TKO 10 (10), 1:37 Jan 23, 2010 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines
29 Win 25–1–3 Manuel Vargas SD 12 Sep 12, 2009 El Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, Mexico Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
28 Win 24–1–3 Erik Ramirez UD 12 Feb 28, 2009 Auditorio Guelaguetza, Oaxaca, Mexico Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
27 Win 23–1–3 Eddy Castro KO 2 (12), 2:49 Aug 30, 2008 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
26 Win 22–1–3 Pornsawan Porpramook UD 12 Sep 30, 2007 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Won vacant WBO mini-flyweight title
25 Win 21–1–3 Saengpetch Sor Sakulphan TKO 7 (12), 0:36 Jul 7, 2007 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
24 Win 20–1–3 Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo KO 2 (12) Apr 21, 2007 New City Coliseum, Victorias, Philippines Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
23 Win 19–1–3 Heri Amol KO 2 (12), 0:46 Nov 24, 2006 Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
22 Win 18–1–3 Robert Rubillar UD 10 Aug 12, 2006 Sports Complex, Minglanilla, Philippines
21 Win 17–1–3 Noel Veronque UD 6 Jan 15, 2006 Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines
20 Win 16–1–3 Allan Dugang UD 8 Dec 30, 2005 CPG Multi-Purpose Center, Talibon, Philippines
19 Win 15–1–3 Randy Narbay KO 2 (8) Sep 25, 2005 Island City Mall, Tagbilaran, Philippines
18 Win 14–1–3 Allan Dugang UD 10 Aug 28, 2005 Town Plaza, Panglao, Philippines
17 Draw 13–1–3 Nino Suelo TD 1 (8), 1:26 Jul 30, 2005 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, Philippines
16 Win 13–1–2 Elmer Muyco UD 10 Apr 30, 2005 Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
15 Win 12–1–2 Ricardo Albia TKO 7 (8), 1:06 Jan 29, 2005 Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
14 Draw 11–1–2 Carlo Besares MD 10 Nov 20, 2004 University of Mindanao Gymnasium, Tagum, Philippines
13 Loss 11–1–1 Angky Angkota SD 10 Sep 28, 2004 RCTI Studios, Jakarta, Indonesia
12 Win 11–0–1 Abrin Matta TKO 5 (10) Sep 7, 2004 BIN Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia
11 Win 10–0–1 Marti Polii TKO 7 (10), 2:15 Aug 3, 2004 RCTI Studios, Jakarta, Indonesia
10 Win 9–0–1 Robert Costelo TKO 1 (10), 1:58 Jun 29, 2004 Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines Retained PBF junior-flyweight title
9 Win 8–0–1 Joseph Villasis TKO 1 (10), 1:16 May 22, 2004 Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines Won vacant PBF junior-flyweight title
8 Win 7–0–1 Robert Rubillar TKO 7 (10), 1:22 Mar 28, 2004 Ynares Sr. Memorial Gym, Binangonan, Philippines
7 Win 6–0–1 Julius Alcos SD 10 Feb 28, 2004 Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
6 Win 5–0–1 Rolando Baclayo KO 4 (10) Dec 27, 2003 Sports Complex, Danao, Cebu, Philippines
5 Win 4–0–1 Roldan Malinao KO 4 (8) Oct 4, 2003 Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
4 Draw 3–0–1 Greg Mangan MD 8 Aug 16, 2003 New Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Rommel Tura TKO 1 (8) Jun 12, 2003 Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Mario Jun de Asis UD 6 May 31, 2003 Town Plaza, Catmon, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Walter Suaybaguio UD 6 Apr 25, 2003 Barangay Pitalo, San Fernando, Philippines

Titles in boxing

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Major world titles:

The Ring magazine titles:

Regional/International titles:

  • PBF light-flyweight champion (108 lbs)
  • WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight champion (105 lbs)
  • WBO Inter-Continental flyweight champion (112 lbs)
  • WBO International super-flyweight champion (115 lbs)

Honorary titles:

  • WBO Super champion

Awards and recognition

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Legacy

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A statue of Nietes was built in Murcia, Negros Occidental.[34]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nietes win flyweight champion". Rappler.com. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Nietes KOs Fuentes in nine to cement junior flyweight supremacy". Rappler.com.
  3. ^ Sacamos, Karlo (19 November 2014). "Donnie Nietes thrilled to break Flash Elorde record and become longest-reigning Filipino world champ". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  4. ^ Honasan, Santino (13 May 2016). "What keeps Donnie Nietes motivated?". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  5. ^ Henson, Joaquin (4 January 2009). "'Ahas' out to gain recognition". The Philippine Star. p. 20.
  6. ^ "NIETES WINS! Adds a 4th World Title for the Philippines". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
  7. ^ "Nietes: Just in time to prove dominion". Philboxing.com. Retrieved 10 August 2008.
  8. ^ "philboxing.com, 'Boombulagta', Niestes stop foes!". Philboxing.com. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
  9. ^ abs-cbnnews.com, Boom Boom Bautista KOs Mexican challenger in 2nd round[dead link‍]
  10. ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (15 August 2010). "Donnie Nietes Decisions Mario Rodriguez, Retains Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  11. ^ "Nietes chases another dream". Sun.Star. 2011-02-28. Archived from the original on 2011-03-02. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
  12. ^ News, ABS-CBN (9 April 2011). "Nietes smashes Mexican foe in 1 round". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ Luarca, Roy (3 March 2013). "Nietes settles for draw vs Mexican, keeps title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  14. ^ Songalia, Ryan (November 16, 2014). "Donnie Nietes forces Velarde to quit, retains junior flyweight championship". Rappler. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  15. ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 11, 2014). "Donnie Nietes bids to break Flash Elorde's record as he fights for one last time at junior flyweight". Spin.Ph. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  16. ^ "Donnie Nietes Moves Up To Flyweight, Faces Edgar Sosa on 9/24 - Boxing News". 3 August 2016.
  17. ^ "Donnie Nietes Becomes 3rd Filipino To Be 3 Division World Champion". Archived from the original on 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  18. ^ Christ, Scott (2018-02-24). "Donnie Nietes stops Juan Carlos Reveco to retain title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
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  20. ^ "Nietes makes ring's pound-for-pound list | The Freeman". philstar.com.
  21. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  22. ^ "Superfly 3 results: Nietes robbed against Palicte, fight a draw". 8 September 2018.
  23. ^ "Sports".
  24. ^ "Donnie Nietes champion again, joins Pacquiao, Donaire in elite company". 31 December 2018.
  25. ^ Christ, Scott (6 February 2019). "WBO orders Nietes-Palicte rematch". BadLeftHook.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  26. ^ Songalia, Ryan (1 March 2019). "Donnie Nietes vacates junior bantamweight title, purse bid for Palicte rematch canceled". Ringtv.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  27. ^ "Nietes vs Carrillo - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  28. ^ "Donnie Nietes, Norbelto Jimenez Fight to Split Decision Draw on Edwards-Mama Undercard". 11 December 2021.
  29. ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (April 1, 2022). "WBO orders Kazuto Ioka vs Donnie Nietes title rematch". badlefthook.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  30. ^ Donovan, Jake (May 3, 2022). "Kazuto Ioka-Donnie Nietes Rematch Set For July 13 In Japan, Avoid WBO Purse Bid". boxingscene.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  31. ^ "井岡一翔が完封勝ちでニエテスに雪辱 "4階級王者対決"制しWBO･S･フライ級V5". boxingnews.jp. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  32. ^ "Donnie Nietes vs. Muhammad Waseem on July 22 in Dubai". 5 July 2023.
  33. ^ "Donnie Nietes vs. Muhammad Waseem Postponed Due to Visa Issue". 21 July 2023.
  34. ^ "A Defining Fight for Donnie Nietes".
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Bert Batawang 		Philippine Boxing Federation
junior-flyweight champion
May 22, 2004 – July 2004
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Larry Mede
Vacant
Title last held by
Benjie Sorolla 		WBO Asia Pacific
mini-flyweight champion
November 24, 2006 – September 30, 2007
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Milan Melindo
Vacant
Title last held by
Froilan Saludar 		WBO Inter-Continental
flyweight champion
September 24, 2016 – April 29, 2017
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Paddy Barnes
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Iván Calderón 		WBO mini-flyweight champion
September 30, 2007 – February 28, 2011
Vacated 		Succeeded by
Raúl García
promoted from interim status
Preceded by WBO junior-flyweight champion
October 8, 2011 – August 3, 2016
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kosei Tanaka
Vacant
Title last held by
Giovani Segura 		The Ring junior-flyweight champion
May 10, 2014 – August 3, 2016
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ryoichi Taguchi
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnriel Casimero 		IBF flyweight champion
April 29, 2017 – April 11, 2018
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Moruti Mthalane
Vacant
Title last held by
Naoya Inoue 		WBO junior-bantamweight champion
December 31, 2018 – February 28, 2019
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kazuto Ioka
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