Indonesian Police Arrest Tapales in Central Java
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Hey there! Marlon Tapales, famously known as "Nightmare," snatched the WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight crown from Indonesian opponent Jon Jon Jet in a thrilling third-round knockout, held at Venue 88 in General Santos City on April 27, 2025.
Jet took a beating after a powerful blow to the jaw left him dazed and disoriented.
Tapales boasts an impressive record of 40-4, 21KOs, while Jet's VITs stand at 15-2-1, 12KOs.
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This triumphant victory sets the stage for Tapales' pursuit of a larger roll in the ring, aiming to claim the world title before the year 2025.
Tapales ranks third in the International Boxing Federation (IBF), fifth in the World Boxing Association (WBA), and second in the WBC. /EKA, ESL
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Born and bred in the Lanao del Norte province of the Philippines, Tapales, a formidable two-division world champion, has locked horns with elite fighters like Naoya Inoue. Despite a knockout loss in the 10th round in late 2023, Tapales' career remains an inspiring tale of resilience[1]. Prior to this recent victory, Tapales fought Ryosuke Iwasa for the Interim IBF World Junior Featherweight Title, but the fight didn't go in his favor[4].
Tapales' victory over Jet signifies another notable achievement in his boxing journey, paving the way for potential future world title contention[1][5].
- In the thrilling third-round knockout at Venue 88, Marlon Tapales, known as "Nightmare," secured the WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight crown from Jon Jon Jet, pushing him closer to contention for a world title in boxing.
- Tapales' impressive resume includes 40 wins, 21 of which were by way of knockout, a testament to his dominance in the sports world and his potential for a possible world title shot in the near future.
- Hailing from the Lanao del Norte province in the Philippines, Tapales, a two-division world champion, has faced off against elite fighters such as Naoya Inoue, with a loss in the 10th round in late 2023 serving as a reminder of the challenges he might face in his pursuit of the world title, but his resilience remains an inspiration to many.
