Michael Farenas

Michael Farenas (born June 10, 1984 in Sorsogon, Philippines), is a Filipino professional boxer.

Michael Farenas
Statistics
Real nameMichael Farenas
Nickname(s)Hammer Fist
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1984-06-10) June 10, 1984
Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins42
Wins by KO34
Losses5
Draws4
No contests1

Born in Sorsogon, Farenas currently resides in Redondo Beach, California, California. He is a protégé of former world two division champion Gerry Penalosa.

Fighting style

A hard hitting southpaw, Farenas is known for his aggressive style and his powerful punches.

Professional career

Featherweight

Farenas made his professional debut on September 19, 2004 against Octavio Olinar at the Sports and Cultural Complex in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. The bout ended in a technical draw after 2 rounds.

On March 15, 2008, Farenas challenged Mexican boxer Baudel Cardenas in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez big fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Paradise, Nevada. The Filipino prospect won the bout by a third-round technical knockout.[1] After knocking down Cardenas twice in the 2nd round, Farenas landed a vicious low blow in round 3. The Mexican was given five minutes to recover, but he could not continue, forcing the referee to stop the match.

In his next fight, Farenas moved to the super-featherweight division to face Fermin delos Santos. The two fought on May 17, 2008 at the Plaza Monumental in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Filipino boxer defeated his foe via unanimous decision after 8 rounds. For the fight, the protégé of former WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa trained under the guidance of Freddie Roach.[2]

First title

Farenas won the World Professional Boxing Federation featherweight title on October 3, 2009 by stopping South Korean fighter Jae-Bong Jang in 9 rounds.

On March 13, 2010, Farenas was included in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey bout. He took on American boxer Joe Morales. The bout ended in a no contest after 2 round, because of an accidental clash of heads that opened a bad cut over Morales' right eye. This forced the ringside doctor to stop the bout.[3][4]

Super Featherweight

In his next bout, Farenas challenged Marlon "Rata" Aguilar of Nicaragua in the undercard of the Latin Fury 14 pay-per-view, which showcased the return of Antonio Margarito against Roberto Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The fight took place on May 8, 2010. Farenas lost by an eight-round unanimous decision and practically blew away his chance at a possible world title bout.[5]

Fareñas had difficulty handling Aguilar who had the edge during infighting sequences. The Filipino boxer tried to be more aggressive in the third but his momentum was hindered when he landed a low blow. In the 6th round, the referee deducted a point from Farenas for low blows and then again in round eight. The latter was falling way behind on points and needed a knockout to win but he didn't seem to have the energy or the inclination to try to get it done. Another low blow from the Filipino fighter interrupted the last round action.[6][7]

Farenas went on to win 7 straight fights after the Aguilar fight and a draw against Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA title. He then landed an undercard fight on the Pacquiao-Marquez 4 event on December 8, 2012. He fought highly regarded Yuriorkis Gamboa in a 12-round battle for the interim WBA strap. Farenas was knocked down twice but rallied to deliver a knockdown of his own in the 9th round. However, Farenas lost via unanimous decision.[8]

On April 27, 2013, Farenas fought an outmatched Gerardo Zayas whose record was 19-21-2. Farenas dropped Zayas three times in the first round en route to a TKO win against the journeyman.[9]

Professional Boxing Record

42 Wins (34 knockouts), 5 Losses (0 knockouts), 4 Draws, 1 No Contest[10]
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 41-5-4
1 NC
Martin Angel Martinez KO3 (10)2017-6-1 The Hangar, Costa Mesa , United States
Win 41-5-4
1 NC
Vachayan Khamon KO3 (10)2015-10-31 Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 40-5-4
1 NC
Boonsom Phothong TKO2 (10)2015-04-25 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss 39-5-4
1 NC
José Pedraza UD12 (12)2014-11-1 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win 39-4-4
1 NC
Mark Davis TKO8 (12)2014-07-02 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win 38-4-4
1 NC
Héctor Velázquez TKO2 (12)2014-03-21 San Juan Arena, San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines Won WBC Asia Council Continental Super Featherweight title.
Win 37-4-4
1 NC
Jesus Rios TKO2 (10)2013-12-13 Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 36-4-4
1 NC
Kosol Sor Vorapin KO2 (10)2013-10-26 Makati Coliseum, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 35-4-4
1 NC
Gerardo Zayas TKO1 (8)2013-04-27 Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, United States
Loss 34-4-4
1 NC
Yuriorkis Gamboa UD12 (12)2012-12-08 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For interim WBA World Super Featherweight title.
Draw 34-3-4
1 NC
Takashi Uchiyama TD3 (12)2012-07-16 Winghat, Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan For WBA World Super Featherweight title. Bout stopped on the 3rd round after an accidental head butt by Farenas.
Win 34-3-3
1 NC
Jason Mitsuyama SD10 (10)2012-04-21 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Win 33-3-3
1 NC
Kenichi Yamaguchi UD12 (12)2011-10-01 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Win 32-3-3
1 NC
Fernando Beltran SD8 (8)2011-07-16 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 31-3-3
1 NC
Daniel Attah UD12 (12)2011-05-21 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States
Win 30-3-3
1 NC
Ariel Delgado MD10 (10)2011-01-14 Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 29-3-3
1 NC
Sangpetch Patanakan Gym TKO1 (10)2010-10-10 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Win 28-3-3
1 NC
Simson Butar Butar KO2 (10)2010-07-23 Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss 27-3-3
1 NC
Marlon Aguilar UD8 (8)2010-05-08 La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico
NC 27-2-3
1 NC
Joe Morales NC2 (8)2010-03-13 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 27-2-3 Sathian Somkhao KO1 (10)2010-01-08 Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 26-2-3 Jae-Bong Jang TKO9 (12)2009-10-03 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Won vacant WPBF Featherweight title.
Draw 25-2-3 Arturo Gomez TD2 (8)2007-09-14 Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico Fight stopped due to a cut over Farenas' right eyebrow produced from an accidental headbutt in Round 2.
Win 25-2-2 Walter Estrada KO1 (8)2009-05-01 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24-2-2 Sunan Thosen KO3 (10)2008-12-27 Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 23-2-2 Sorachet Tongmala KO1 (10)2008-10-11 Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 22-2-2 Boonmee Sithsrivinitwitthayakom KO6 (10)2008-07-30 Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
Win 21-2-2 Fermin De los Santos UD8 (8)2008-05-17 Plaza Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Win 20-2-2 Baudel Cardenas TKO3 (8)2008-03-15 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19-2-2 Kongsurin Sithsoei KO5 (10)2007-12-26 Agoncillo, Batangas, Philippines
Win 18-2-2 Arturo Valenzuela TKO2 (6)2007-10-06 Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17-2-2 Jesar Ancajas KO4 (10)2007-08-04 General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
Win 16-2-2 Jeffrey Onate TKO2 (8)2007-04-29 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 15-2-2 Dondon Lapuz RTD2 (8)2007-03-03 Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 14-2-2 Takuro Matsubara UD4 (4)2007-01-13 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Win 13-2-2 Ronald Postrano TKO2 (6)2006-11-18 Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 12-2-2 Julius Tarona TKO7 (8)2006-09-17 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw 11-2-2 Roel Mangan SD10 (10)2006-07-22 Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win 11-2-1 Jerome Arsolon TKO5 (8)2006-06-09 Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Win 10-2-1 Jaime Barcelona TD6 (10)2006-04-21 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 9-2-1 Edwen Gastador TKO3 (10)2006-03-12 Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines
Loss 8-2-1 Aaron Melgarejo SD10 (10)2006-01-21 Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win 8-1-1 Roberto Moreno KO2 (10)2005-12-10 Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
Win 7-1-1 Dondon Lapuz TKO4 (8)2005-11-08 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Loss 6-1-1 Jun Paderna UD10 (10)2005-08-20 Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Win 6-0-1 Melvin Ayudtud KO1 (10)2005-07-16 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Win 5-0-1 Greggy Tao on TKO2 (8)2005-05-06 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 4-0-1 Presciano Tabasa TKO1 (6)2005-04-09 Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Win 3-0-1 Marlon Galicia TKO2 (6)2005-03-05 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 2-0-1 Ferdinand Sagado KO4 (6)2004-11-27 Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win 1-0-1 Just Bornilla KO4 (6)2004-10-21 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Draw 0-0-1 Octavio Aleonar TD2 (6)2004-09-19 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines Pro Debut

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