Florante Condes
# Florante Condes

Florante Condes, Jr. (born May 20, 1980 in Looc, Romblon, Philippines), is a Filipino retired professional boxer and a former IBF Minimumweight World Champion.

## Boxing career

Condes turned professional in 2002. On July 7, 2007, Condes won the IBF minimumweight title by a split decision victory over Muhammad Rachman. There, he knocked Rachman down twice (once in the 3rd round and again in the 10th). The bout was held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while the home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 114-112 for Rachman.

Condes and Nonito Donaire have made it to the prestigious Ring Magazine rankings (July 9). The bible of boxing put Donaire at no. 1 spot in the flyweight division (112 pounds). Condes, on the other hand, is at third in the straw weight division (105 lbs).

After 11 months and 6 days of inactivity, Condes finally got the chance to defend his title. Unfortunately, he (22-4-1) lost his title on to undefeated Mexican Raul Garcia (23-0-1) via twelve-round split decision (scores 112-115, 115-112, 118-110) in La Paz, Mexico, despite scoring a knockdown in the final round.

He attempted to gain another shot at the title he lost to Garcia by facing Nkosinathi Joyi in an eliminator on June 26, 2009. Condes, however, was downed in the 11th as well as losing the match by unanimous decision.

## Troubled career

Condes' rising career became a nightmare when it was revealed that his registered manager wasn't actually Aljoe Jaro but Jaro's wife. Also, he has not yet claimed a $10,000 bonus from American promoters, through his supposed manager promised him. Because of these issues, Condes said in an interview that his career may come to end.

## Professional boxing record

| 38 fights | 27 wins | 10 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 23 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 10 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 38 | Loss | 27–10–1 | Melvin Jerusalem | MD | 8 | Feb 27, 2016 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 37 | Loss | 27–9–1 | Ryoichi Taguchi | UD | 8 | Jul 5, 2014 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 36 | Win | 27–8–1 | Cris Alfante | TKO | 7 (12), 1:25 | Mar 15, 2014 | Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title |
| 35 | Win | 26–8–1 | Charlie Cabilla | TKO | 1 (6), 2:13 | Jan 11, 2014 | Namayan Basketball Arena, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 34 | Loss | 25–8–1 | Donny Mabao | MD | 12 | Dec 8, 2012 | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines | For WBC Asian Continental minimumweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 25–7–1 | Hekkie Budler | UD | 12 | Sep 22, 2012 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For IBO minimumweight title |
| 32 | Loss | 25–6–1 | Wanheng Menayothin | UD | 12 | Jun 24, 2011 | Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand | For WBC Silver International minimumweight title |
| 31 | Win | 25–5–1 | Kenichi Horikawa | TKO | 7 (10), 2:40 | Nov 27, 2010 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 30 | Win | 24–5–1 | Sofyan Effendi | UD | 8 | Aug 28, 2010 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 29 | Loss | 23–5–1 | Nkosinathi Joyi | UD | 12 | Jun 26, 2009 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 28 | Win | 23–4–1 | Ronelle Ferreras | TD | 5 (10), 0:42 | Dec 13, 2008 | Compostela Sports Complex, Compostela, Philippines | Fight stopped due to a cut on the corner of Condes's right eyelid produced from an accidental headbutt in round 5 |
| 27 | Loss | 22–4–1 | Raúl García | SD | 12 | Jun 14, 2008 | Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico | Lost IBF minimumweight title |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 | Muhammad Rachman | SD | 12 | Jul 7, 2007 | RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia | Won IBF minimumweight title |
| 25 | Win | 21–3–1 | Julius Alcos | UD | 8 | Dec 9, 2006 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines | |
| 24 | Win | 20–3–1 | Fabio Marfa | TKO | 6 (12), 1:06 | Sep 17, 2006 | Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines | Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 23 | Win | 19–3–1 | Jun Ebale | KO | 4 (10), 1:59 | Jun 26, 2006 | Salceda Sports Complex, Polangui, Philippines | |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | Armando de la Cruz | TKO | 5 (12), 2:46 | Apr 21, 2006 | Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Manila, Philippines | Retained PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 21 | Win | 17–3–1 | Elmer Gejon | TKO | 5 (12), 1:21 | Feb 9, 2006 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines | Won PGAB Filipino minimumweight title |
| 20 | Win | 16–3–1 | Philip Parcon | TKO | 6 (10), 1:44 | Dec 10, 2005 | Sta. Lucia Mall, Cainta, Philippines | Won PBF minimumweight title |
| 19 | Win | 15–3–1 | Jhay Herla | KO | 6 (10) | Oct 28, 2005 | Trece Martires, Philippines | |
| 18 | Win | 14–3–1 | Danny Linasa | TKO | 4 (10), 2:31 | Jun 25, 2005 | Pag-asa Gym, Binangonan, Philippines | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–3–1 | Benjie Sorolla | SD | 10 | May 1, 2005 | Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery | KO | 1 (?) | Apr 9, 2005 | Angono Auditorium, Angono, Philippines | |
| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 | Sanan Nonglek 3K Battery | KO | 1 (?) | Feb 18, 2005 | Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Rollen Del Castillo | TKO | 9 (10) | Feb 12, 2005 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 10–2–1 | Allan Dugang | TKO | 4 (10), 2:59 | Jan 3, 2005 | Pelaéz Sports Complex, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 9–2–1 | Danny Linasa | TKO | 8 (10), 2:50 | Dec 5, 2004 | San Juan Gym, Taytay, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 8–2–1 | Ryan Bito | TKO | 4 (8) | Sep 26, 2004 | Taytay Gym, Taytay, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 7–2–1 | Danny Linasa | TKO | 4 (8), 0:28 | Dec 20, 2003 | Imus, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 6–2–1 | Obet Desantores | KO | 1 (6), 2:01 | Oct 18, 2003 | Binangonan Gym, Binangonan, Philippines | |
| 8 | Loss | 5–2–1 | Greg Mangan | UD | 6 | May 25, 2003 | Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines | |
| 7 | Draw | 5–1–1 | Robert Rubillar | MD | 6 | Apr 11, 2003 | Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Sonny Boy Jaro | TKO | 2 (4) | Mar 15, 2003 | Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Ricky Seniego | KO | 2 (6), 2:09 | Jan 19, 2003 | Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Noel Guliman | KO | 1 (4), 2:49 | Dec 14, 2002 | Marick Gym, Cainta, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Romel Engracia | TKO | 1 (4) | Nov 2, 2002 | Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Sonny Boy Jaro | SD | 4 | Sep 18, 2002 | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ruben Billones | KO | 2 (4) | Jun 15, 2002 | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Parañaque, Philippines | |
