Genisis Libranza

Genisis Libranza
Born
Genisis Lagumbay Libranza

(1993-09-27) 27 September 1993 (age 31)
Bayugan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses3

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
By knockout 13 1
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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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