Age :
29
Height :
170
cm
Stance :
Orthodox
Region :
Masbate City, Masbate
Country :
Philippines
Record : PRO DEBUT
Record :
3
Wins
(
2
KO)
/
4
Loss
/
1
Draws
Promising boxer Richard Morales will resume his career this September when he takes on another quality foe in the unbeaten Ali Canega. The bout will be contested in the super lightweight category of 140 pounds (63.5kg)
The Quezon City trained Morales is confident of a good showing, despite a lengthy ring absence dating back to early 2020. A winner of three fights, Morales has showed lots of potential from his debut, but has really suffered from a lack of regular competition. He has also battled some top class boxers in his short career thus far, with names such as Ryan Racaza, Jonel Dapidran, and RoyRoy Sumugat on his resume. Dapidran is the cousin of Senator Manny Pacquiao, and it was indeed Morales who delivered the unbeaten boxer his first loss. After dropping Dapidran in the first round, Morales stayed on point for the remainder of the match to etch out a deserved win, and it showed what this Masbate born fighter is capable of given a proper preparation.
The famous Erik Morales had the ring moniker “El Terrible” and it is one that suits namesake Richard to a tee. When in form, this orthodox striker can look very destructive to opponents, and yet his downfall in some fights, has been his lack of discipline with defence, especially when he breaks from exchanges. He can often get cross footed and look clumsy, and at other times, his balance and execution are really pretty to watch. So we are giving Richard Morales the name “El Terrible” for now, and we really look forward to seeing the pretty and ugly sides in all their glory when he takes on Ali Canega in early September. Morales himself has pledged that he will be in great shape for the fight, so this one will surely be a exciting viewing entertainment.
Popular Elorde fighter Ali Cañega scored an impressive stoppage win at Ilocos Sur on Saturday. In what was his first appearance since a close tussle with Richard Morales in September last year, Cañega started well, and dominated the action from the opening bell. The man known known as "Carnage " dropped opponent Menard Abila four times in the opening round before the referee called time.
The stoppage victory pushes the unbeaten Cañega to 4 wins in the professional ranks, 3 coming by way of Knockout
MICHAEL PENGUE NOW A WBC CHAMP !
Big congratulation to one of the most popular boxers to compete in Vietnam at VSP events. Mickey Pengue was twice a World Team member at the big Victory8 shows, and Vietnam fighters commented that the style of Pengue was their favourite amongst the visiting team.Michael Pengue was part of a crack international squad that fought in Vietnam in late 2019, and included pinoys Charly Suarez, Jenel Lausa and Virgel Vitor.
Perhaps Vietnam’s best known female fighter, tam is a tall southpaw fighter with fast hands and feet. She is good in both attack and in counterpunching, and very skilled at drawing opponents in and landing her shots. Nguyen Thi Tam is an outstanding young prospect that still has lots of improvement, especially as a potential professional. There is no doubt that she can become a world class pro in the future.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2021 Tokyo Olympics qualified
2019 South East Asian Games Gold Medal
2018 Champion Boxing Club Gold Medal
2017 Asian Women Boxing Championship Gold Medal
2016 National Championship Silver Medal
2013 National Championship Bronze Medal
2012 Champion Boxing Club Bronze Medal
2012 National Young Boxing Championship Gold Medal
2012 Open Military Cup Silver Medal
2011 National Championship Bronze Medal
2011 National Young Boxing Championship Gold Medal
2010 National Young Boxing Championship Bronze Medal
John Lawrence Ordonio achieved a stoppage win over outstanding young talent Jules Victoriano at QUEST FOR GLORY. It was his first match back since 2020 for the man known as The Equalizer, and what he lacked in timing, he made up for with ring guile and power. It was a match that both fighters will derive plenty of improvement from, and word is strong that a rematch is looking a possibility. This was a great tussle between Ordonio and Victoriano - definitely worth seeing a "take two"!
Simply put, we think ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE is going to be the biggest show of the year in the Philippines! 13 fights with some of the biggest names in the country coming together to show you what quality match ups looks like. To make the event even more entertaining, VSP Promotions will give away USD 1,000 to anyone that can correctly guess the outcome of each fight! It's FREE so make sure to try our VSP SUREPICK!
