- Michael Farenas
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Michael Farenas Statistics Real name Michael Farenas Rated at Super Featherweight Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Nationality 
FilipinoBorn June 10, 1984
Gubat,Sorsogon, PhilippinesStance Southpaw Boxing record Total fights 37 Wins 30 Wins by KO 26 Losses 3 Draws 3 Michael Farenas (born June 10, 1984 in Sorsogon, Philippines), is a Filipino professional boxer and current WPBF featherweight champion.
Born in Sorsogon, Farenas currently resides in Foothill Ranch, California. He is a protégé of former world two division champion Gerry Penalosa.
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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 Las Vegas, 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 protegé of former WBO bamtamweight 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 this year.[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]
References
- ^ "Pinoy featherweight wins in Pacquiao-Marquez undercard". abs-cbnnews.com. 03-16-2008. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/16/08/pinoy-featherweight-wins-pacquiao-marquez-undercard.
- ^ "Gerry Peñalosa protegé up against unknown foe". abs-cbnnews.com. 05-16-2008. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/16/08/gerry-pe%C3%B1alosa-proteg%C3%A9-against-unknown-foe.
- ^ "Eden Sonsona impressive in TKO win over Pastrana". boxingscene.com. 03-14-2010. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=26019.
- ^ "Filipino pug stops foe in 'Pacman-Clottey' undercard". abs-cbnNEWS.com. 03-14-2010. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/14/10/filipino-pug-stops-foe-%E2%80%98pacman-clottey%E2%80%99-undercard.
- ^ Ligas, Edward (May 9, 2010). "FARENAS LOSES, WORLD TITLE TRY IN PERIL!". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-38712.html. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
- ^ Bonsubre Jr, Rene (May 9, 2010). "Fareñas loses by UD in Mexico". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-38720.html. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
- ^ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 9, 2010). "FARENAS IN DISAPPOINTING LOSS TO NICARAGUA'S AGUILAR". PhilBoxing.com. http://philboxing.com/news/story-38730.html. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Michael Farenas from BoxRec
Categories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- Filipino boxers
- Featherweight boxers
- Southpaw boxers
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