Juan Martin Elorde
Juan Martin "Bai" Elorde (born 3 November 1984) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former WBO Asia Pacific featherweight and WBO Oriental lightweight champion. He is managed and promoted by his father Johnny Elorde.
| Juan Martin Elorde | |
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.jpg.webp) Bai (28249558526) Elorde (R) in March 2016 | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Juan Martin Vicencio Elorde |
| Nickname(s) | "Bai" |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 3 November 1984 Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Early years
Juan Martin Elorde is the eldest of the three sons of Johnny Elorde, and the grandson of Gabriel Elorde. His brother Juan Miguel Elorde is also a boxer. The other is Nico Elorde, a professional Basketball player in the Philippines playing in the PBA.
Elorde and his brothers were introduced to boxing by his father as a way to induce discipline.[1] He started fighting in amateur boxing at age 15 and eventually won gold medal in the national open.[2]
Notable fights
Bai defeated Indonesian Musa Letding to win the vacant WBO Oriental Lightweight title via unanimous decision on 25 March 2016. Bai had a tough time closing in on Letding but was able to counter the latter by his stinging jabs. He won 98-92 in all of the judges' score cards.[3] The title is Elorde's second regional title. The previous was the WBO Asia Pacific Super Featherweight title he held from March 2013 to March 2016.
Professional boxing record
| 27 fights | 24 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 22 | Win | 20-1-1 |  Musa Letding |
UD | 10 (10) | 2016-03-29 |  Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |
Won vacant WBO Oriental lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19-1-1 | Master Suro |
UD | 10 (10) | 2015-12-12 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 20 | Win | 18-1-1 | Yakobus Heluka |
TKO | 6 (10), 0:38 | 2015-09-12 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 19 | Win | 17-1-1 |  Hirotsugu Yamamoto |
UD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-25 | Manila Hotel Manila, Metro Manila |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16-1-1 | Juniston Simbolon |
TD | 6 (10), 2:56 | 2014-08-22 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title |
| 17 | Draw | 15-1-1 |  Chaiyong Chanthahong |
TD | 2 (10) | 2014-02-01 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
Referee stopped the fight due to accidental headbutt on Bai Elorde, Retained WBO super featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16-1-0 | Rajakru Sor Rungwatana |
TKO | 2 (10), 1:49 | 2013-08-10 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |
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| 15 | Win | 14-1-0 | Paiboon Lorkam |
UD | 10 (10) | 2013-03-25 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |
Won Vacant WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight Title |
| 14 | Win | 13-1-0 | Gerry Sismundo |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2012-10-20 | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila |
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| 13 | Win | 12-1-0 | Chinarong Or Wongsuri |
KO | 3 (8) | 2011-03-25 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City, Metro Manila |
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| 12 | Loss | 11-1-0 |  Angel Rodriguez |
UD | 4 (4) | 2010-11-13 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States |
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| 11 | Win | 11-0-0 | Sahasawat Khaedon |
KO | 1 (8), 2:24 | 2010-10-02 | Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |
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| 10 | Win | 10-0-0 | Kan Hamongkol |
KO | 2 (8), 0:42 | 2010-03-25 | Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |
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| 9 | Win | 9-0-0 | Jomar Borbon |
UD | 6 (6) | 2008-10-24 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 8 | Win | 8-0-0 | Mark Mariano |
UD | 6 (6) | 2009-07-25 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 7 | Win | 7-0-0 | Romnick Dejano |
KO | 1 (6), 2:37 | 2008-09-13 | Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
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| 6 | Win | 6-0-0 | Cris Dollesin |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-12-02 | Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
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| 5 | Win | 5-0-0 | Glen Mondol |
MD | 4 (4) | 2007-11-14 | Mall of Asia, Pasay, Metro Manila |
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| 4 | Win | 4-0-0 | Ronnel Esparas |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-10-06 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 3 | Win | 3-0-0 | Rommel Discalsote |
KO | 3 (4), 2:46 | 2007-07-28 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 2 | Win | 2-0-0 | Leo Albao |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-03-23 | The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
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| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Joseph Mateo |
UD | 4 | 24 Feb 2007 | Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Cebu |
Professional debut. |
References
- Siasat, JM (6 August 2013). "Despite comfortable life, Mig Elorde chooses boxing's unforgiving path". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Online. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- "Bai Elorde". coachpromanila.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- "SHARE Elorde family honors local boxing legends of past and present". tiebreakertimes.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.