Malcolm Tuñacao

Malcolm Alindajao Tuñacao (born December 8, 1977 in Cambaro, Mandaue City, Philippines) is a professional southpaw boxer in the flyweight division. He is a former WBC and lineal flyweight champion.

Malcolm Tuñacao
Statistics
Real nameMalcolm Alindajao Tuñacao
Nickname(s)Eagle Eye
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1977-12-08) 8 December 1977
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins35
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws3

Fight career

Tuñacao was a several time national champion in the amateur ranks while he was still under the careful watch of the eminent ALA Boxing Club. Poverty, however, compelled the Cebuano southpaw, a father of three, to venture into the pro arena, hoping to earn considerable money to sustain the daily living of his family.

On August 1, 1998, Tuñacao, known as "Eagle Eye", officially turned pro along with current WBC ranked #5 and then Filipino super featherweight champion Randy Suico and OPBF welterweight king Rev Santillan. They were then monickered as "The Golden Boys of Cebu Boxing". Tuñacao wrested the Filipino flyweight crown with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Rio Sumampong on September 25, 1998 in Talisay City. In 2000, he became the Lineal and WBC flyweight champion with a 7th round TKO win over Medgoen Singsurat of Thailand.[1] The following year, he lost the titles to Pongsaklek Wonjongkam via a TKO in the 1st round.

He lost to Shinsuke Yamanaka via knockout in the twelfth round with the WBC Bantamweight title on the line on April 8, 2013.[2]

Personal

As of August 2020, Malcolm has relocated to Japan with intentions to stay there permanently after he got together with a Japanese woman.[3]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
41 fights 35 wins 3 losses
By knockout 20 2
By decision 14 1
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
41 Win 35–3–3 Ryuta Otsuka TD 5 (8) Sep 16, 2014 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
40 Win 34–3–3 Joo Hyun Jung UD 8 May 22, 2014 Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
39 Win 33–3–3 Likit Chane TD 5 (8) Sep 11, 2013 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
38 Loss 32–3–3 Shinsuke Yamanaka TKO 12 (12) Apr 8, 2013 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan For WBC bantamweight title
37 Win 32–2–3 Christian Esquivel TKO 7 (12) Dec 22, 2012 Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
36 Win 31–2–3 Martin Mubiru UD 8 Sep 15, 2012 International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
35 Win 30–2–3 Yuki Takemoto TKO 4 (8) Mar 3, 2012 Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
34 Win 29–2–3 Buaphan Khamrang TKO 4 (8) Oct 21, 2011 Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
33 Win 28–2–3 Daigo Nakahiro TKO 6 (12) Feb 5, 2011 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan Retained OPBF bantamweight title
32 Win 27–2–3 Hidenobu Honda TKO 5 (12) Nov 2, 2010 Bunka Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Retained OPBF bantamweight title
31 Win 26–2–3 Kohei Oba UD 12 Jul 11, 2010 International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Retained OPBF bantamweight title
30 Win 25–2–3 Seung Suk Chae SD 12 Feb 6, 2010 Gymnasium, Mungyeong, South Korea Won vacant OPBF bantamweight title
29 Win 24–2–3 Takuto Nanba UD 8 Jul 14, 2009 World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
28 Win 23–2–3 Monico Laurente SD 12 Sep 20, 2008 Mandaue City Plaza Square, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
27 Win 22–2–3 Rashidi Ally Kondo TKO 1 (10) May 31, 2008 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
26 Loss 21–2–3 Rolly Lunas TD 10 (12) Jan 13, 2007 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Lost OPBF bantamweight title
25 Win 21–1–3 Masahito Ikawa UD 10 Nov 11, 2006 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
24 Win 20–1–3 Yasuo Kijima TKO 11 (12) May 6, 2006 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained OPBF bantamweight title
23 Draw 19–1–3 Kohei Oba SD 12 Feb 5, 2006 International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Retained OPBF bantamweight title
22 Win 19–1–2 Kumarnthong Por Pluemkamol UD 12 Nov 19, 2005 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won OPBF bantamweight title
21 Win 18–1–2 Ryoichi Hidaka TKO 7 (10) Jul 18, 2005 Central Gym, Osaka, Japan
20 Win 17–1–2 Takafumi Himeno TKO 9 (10) Feb 14, 2005 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
19 Win 16–1–2 Bernardo Oclos UD 10 Sep 19, 2004 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
18 Win 15–1–2 Ringgo Jaguar KO 5 (12) Sep 26, 2003 Ynares Sports Center, Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines Won vacant WBC International super flyweight title
17 Win 14–1–2 Kazuyoshi Niki TKO 3 (10) Nov 18, 2002 Kokura Izutsuya Pastel Hall, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
16 Win 13–1–2 Kakhar Sabitov TKO 4 (10) Jul 26, 2002 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
15 Win 12–1–2 Somchai Thonnongvang RTD 6 (10) Feb 8, 2002 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
14 Draw 11–1–2 Randy Mangubat TD 4 (12) Jul 28, 2001 PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines For WBC International flyweight title
13 Loss 11–1–1 Pongsaklek Wonjongkam TKO 1 (12) Mar 2, 2001 Phichit, Thailand Lost WBC flyweight title
12 Draw 11–0–1 Celes Kobayashi SD 12 Aug 20, 2000 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBC flyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Medgoen Singsurat TKO 7 (12) May 19, 2000 Srimnang Outdoor Arena, Udon Thani, Thailand Won WBC flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Buddy Ledama DQ 3 (12) Jan 29, 2000 New Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Rio Sumampong UD 12 Sep 25, 1999 Talisay City Sports Complex, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Mateo Baring KO 3 (10) May 30, 1999 Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Junric Velono TKO 2 (10) Apr 30, 1999 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Emer Barrientos RTD 1 (10) Mar 20, 1999 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Nelson Mantos TKO 3 (10) Feb 27, 1999 New Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Zosimo Delgado UD 10 Jan 15, 1999 New Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Alpong Navaja UD 10 Nov 28, 1998 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Marlon Gayundato TKO 4 (6) Sep 26, 1998 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Manuel Ferego TKO 2 (6) Aug 1, 1998 Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines

See also

References
  1. "Malcolm Tuñacao - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. "Shinsuke Yamanaka Vs Malcolm Tunacao". Asian Boxing.
  3. "Former boxing champion Malcolm Tuñacao finds solace in Kobe, Japan". 18 May 2020.
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