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Jayr Raquinel

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Jayr Raquinel
Born
Jay-r Sarin Raquinel

(1997-02-01) February 1, 1997 (age 27)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesThe Dreamer
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Reach166.37 cm (66 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO13
Losses2
Draws1

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.

Professional career

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Mini flyweight

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Debut

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Raquinel started his debut as mini flyweight where he stopped fellow debutant Mark Cutara in the first round.

Light flyweight

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Raquinel made his light flyweight debut on his second fight against John Apul Safera, he won via 1st TKO.

Raquinel vs. Calacar

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After 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

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Raquinel vs. Rosales

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On 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

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Just 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

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After 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

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After 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

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Raquinel vs. Ngxeke

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Despite 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

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Raquinel 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 in February 2024.[8]

Raquinel vs. Nantapech

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On 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

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20 fights 17 wins 2 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 3 2
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Note(s)
20 Win 17–2–1 Yahir Alan Frank Verdugo UD 12 13 Oct 2024 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title
19 Win 16–2–1 Komgrich Nantapech TKO 2 (6), 1:13 30 May 2024 Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
18 Win 15–2–1 Moensaku Yor KO 1 (6) 1:10 25 Jun 2023 Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
17 Win 14–2–1 Arnold Garde TKO 1 (8) 1:43 25 Feb 2023 Calape Cultural Center, Calape, Philippines
16 Win 13–2–1 Landi Ngxeke TKO 2 (12), 1:41 23 Oct 2022 International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
15 Loss 12–2–1 Giemel Magramo UD 12 23 Oct 2021 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Philippines For vacant OPBF flyweight title
14 Win 12–1–1 Jack Amisa KO 1 (8) 0:50 22 Nov 2019 Caesars Palace Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
13 Win 11–1–1 Takuya Kogawa TKO 8 (12) 0:57 23 Aug 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained OPBF flyweight title
12 Loss 10–1–1 Wulan Tuolehazi UD 12 28 Sep 2018 Changsha Social work college gymnasium, Changsha, China For vacant WBC Silver flyweight title
11 Win 10–0–1 Shun Kosaka KO 4 (12) 1:20 27 May 2018 Big Wave, Wakayama, Japan Retained OPBF flyweight title
10 Win 9–0–1 Keisuke Nakayama KO 9 (12) 2:01 13 Mar 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won OPBF flyweight title
9 Win 8–0–1 Richard Rosales MD 10 20 Oct 2017 Barangay Granada Covered Court, Bacolod, Philippines Won vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title
8 Win 7–0–1 Elmer Liboon TKO 1 (6) 2:29 27 May 2017 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod City, Philippines
7 Draw 6–0–1 Glenne Calacar SD 10 11 Feb 2017 Mandaluyong Elementary School, Mandaluyong City, Philippines LuzProBA light-flyweight title at stake
6 Win 6–0 Jimboy Haya DQ 3 (10) 1:15 10 May 2015 Lazi Municipal Gym, Lazi, Philippines Haya disqualified in round 3 for repeated low blows.
5 Win 5–0 Michael Bastasa KO 1 (6) 20 Dec 2014 Plaza, Butuan, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Andro Debucas SD 6 25 Oct 2014 Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Rodante Suacasa KO 1 (6) 0:10 20 Aug 2014 Culit Gym, Barangay Culit, Nasipit, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 John Paul Safera TKO 1 (4) 1:21 20 Jun 2014 Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Mark Cutara TKO 1 (4) 1:30 31 Mar 2014 Nasipit Gym, Nasipit, Philippines

Titles in boxing

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Regional titles:

OPBF Flyweight title (112 lbs)

WBO Inter-continental super Flyweight title (115 lbs)

Silver titles:

OPBF Silver Flyweight title (112 lbs)

References

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  1. ^ "Jayr Raquinel's Boxing record". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. ^ Jerome Galunan Jr. (2018-03-15). "Jayr Raquinel dethrones Keisuke Nakayama as the new OPBF Champion". philboxing com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ^ Unnamed (2018-10-01). "WBC Silver title bout loss taints Jayr Raquinel's undefeated record". panaynews.net. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  4. ^ Roy Luarca (2021-10-23). "Magramo brothers win regional titles". rappler.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  5. ^ Lito delos Reyes (2022-09-16). "Raquinel to fight for WBO Inter-continental belt in South Africa". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Glendale G. Rosal (2023-11-09). "Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  9. ^ Glendale G. Rosal (2024-05-29). "4 Pinoy boxers to fight in Bangkok this Thursday". cebudailynews.inqurer.net. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. ^ Carlos Costa (2024-05-29). "Filipino Ador Torres, Jimmy Paypa and Jayr Raquinel in Crucial Fights in Thailand". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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