{{Short description|Filipino boxer (born 1987)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2016}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Jonathan Taconing | image = TATA4 (27346468623)|225px|center | imagesize = 225px | caption = Taconing in 2015 | realname = Jonathan Inguito Taconing | nickname = ''Lightning'' | weight = Light Flyweight | height = 157 cm | reach = | nationality = Filipino | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|01|12|mf=y}} | birth_place = Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines | style = Southpaw | total = 34 | wins = 29 | KO = 22 | losses = 4 | draws = 1 | no contests = }} '''Jonathan Inguito Taconing''' (born 12 January 1987) is a Filipino boxer. He is a former light flyweight champion of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation, and the current International light flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council, a title he already once held in his career, from 2010-2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Legazpi hosts WBC championship starring Taconing|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/20507/legazpi-hosts-wbc-championship-starring-taconing|agency=Philippine Daily Inquirer|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WBC International Light Flyweight Champion|url=http://boxrec.com/title/WBCINT?division=Light%20Flyweight|publisher=boxrec.com}}</ref> He and Mark Magsayo were named the Most Promising Boxers of the Year at the 2016 Elorde Boxing Awards.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Li|first1=Matthew|title=Elorde family honors local boxing legends of past and present|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/elorde-family-honors-local-boxing-legends-of-past-and-present/53951|access-date=1 April 2016|agency=Tie Breaker Times|publisher=Tie Breaker Times}}</ref> Taconing is trained by former Filipino professional boxer Eddie Ballaran and under the management of Johnny Elorde.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Songalia|first1=Ryan|title=Boxing: Jonathan Taconing aims to be 4th Filipino champion|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/138205-jonathan-taconing-ganigan-lopez-title/|access-date=30 June 2016|agency=Rappler|publisher=Rappler}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Professional Boxing Record of Eddie Ballaran|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/46803|website=boxrec.com|publisher=BoxRec|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Elorde Works With Taconing In Tonight's Fight Against Garcia|url=http://www.asianfightscene.com/2015/04/05/johnny-elorde-works-with-taconing-in-tonights-fight-against-garcia/|website=asianfightscene.com|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref>
As of July 2019, Taconing is ranked no. 1 in the WBC Light Flyweight Division.<ref>{{cite web|title=WBC Ratings: Light Flyweight|date=27 July 2018 |url=https://wbcboxing.com/en/lightflyweight/}}</ref>
==Early years== Taconing started boxing at age 14 in amateur boxing. He fought 30 amateur bouts earning {{Philippine peso|500}}, around US$ 10, per fight. He decided to fight professionally after seeing boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beats Fahsan "3k Battery" of Thailand in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|last1=JM|first1=Siasat|title=Jonathan Taconing: Fighting battles inside and outside the ring|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/570509/sports/boxing/jonathan-taconing-fighting-battles-inside-and-outside-the-ring|accessdate=19 June 2016|agency=GMA News Online|publisher=GMA News|date=19 June 2016}}</ref>
He is with a common-law wife Marybeth Francisco-Taconing and has three children.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Songalia|first1=Ryan|title=Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/427143-jonathan-taconings-july-2-title-shot-goes-beyond-glory|website=ringtv.craveonline.com|date=28 June 2016 |publisher=Ring Tv|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=OPBF Light Fly Champ Taconing, Wife Welcome Third Child|url=http://www.asianfightscene.com/2014/08/20/opbf-light-fly-champ-taconing-wife-welcome-third-child/|website=AsianFightScene.com|publisher=Asian Fight Scene|accessdate=25 June 2016}}</ref>
== Notable fights == ;Taconing vs Porpramook :Jonathan Taconing lost a highly controversial fight against then WBC Light Flyweight Champion Kompayak Porpramook in Buriram, Thailand. Referee stopped the fight at the end of the 5th round due to a cut on Porpramook after an accidental clash of heads in the previous round.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nathanielz|first1=Ronnies|title=WBC: Porpramook vs Taconing Should Have Been a Draw|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/wbc-porpramook-vs-taconing-draw--53259|website=boxingscene.com|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref>
:WBC reviewed the performance of the South Korean referee Jae-Bong Kim and as a result suspended Kim for one year.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Songalia|first1=Ryan|title=Jonathan Taconing's July 2 title shot goes beyond glory|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/427143-jonathan-taconings-july-2-title-shot-goes-beyond-glory|website=ringtv.craveonline.com|date=28 June 2016 |publisher=The Ring|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Nathanielz|first1=Ronnie|title=Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales|url=http://wbcboxing.com/wbceng/news/4438-taconing-mauls-former-world-champion-garcia-hirales|website=wbcboxing.com|publisher=World Boxing Council|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref>
;Taconing vs Hirales :Jonathan Taconing TKO Ramon Garcia Hirales in a one-sided fight on 4 April 2015 in Metepec, Mexico, Mexico, gaining the WBC No. 1 ranking. Referee stopped the fight at 2:53 on the 10th and final round.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ryan|first1=Songalia|title=Jonathan Taconing KOs former champ Hirales in Mexico|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/88999-jonathan-taconing-hirales-mexico/|access-date=16 June 2016|agency=Rappler|publisher=Rappler|date=2015-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ronnie|first1=Nathanielz|title=Taconing mauls former World Champion Garcia Hirales|url=http://wbcboxing.com/wbceng/news/4438-taconing-mauls-former-world-champion-garcia-hirales|website=wbcboxing.com|accessdate=20 June 2016}}</ref>
;Taconing vs Lopez :July 2, 2016 Jonathan Taconing lost another title fight for the second time against the WBC Light Flyweight Champion Ganigan Lopez in Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico. All judges score the bout 115-112, 118-109, 119-108 with a unanimous decision win for Lopez. {{clear right}}
== Professional boxing record == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- | style="text-align:center;" colspan=9|'''29 wins''' (21 knockouts), '''4 defeats''', '''1 draw'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Jonathan Taconing|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/387011|website=boxrec.com|publisher=BoxRec|accessdate=19 June 2016}}</ref> |- ! No. ! Res. ! Record ! Opponent ! Type ! Round<br>Time ! Date ! Location ! Notes
|-align=center |{{small|34}} |{{yes2}}Win||29–4–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Albert Alcoy |{{small|UD}} |{{small|6}} |{{small|2021-10-23}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque |align=left|
|-align=center |{{small|33}} |{{No2}}Loss||28–4–1||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Ken Shiro |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|4 (12)}} |{{small|2019-07-12}} |align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Edion Arena, Osaka |align=left|
|-align=center |{{small|32}} |{{yes2}}Win||28–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Vince Paras |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2018-09-22}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque |align=left|{{small|Retained World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title}}
|-align=center |{{small|31}} |{{yes2}}Win||27–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Robert Onggocan |{{small|UD}} |{{small|10}} |{{small|2018-03-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque |align=left|
|-align=center |{{small|30}} |{{yes2}}Win||26–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Arnold Garde |{{small|KO}} |{{small|2 (12)}} |{{small|2017-10-15}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque |align=left|{{small|Won World Boxing Council International Light Flyweight Title}}
|-align=center |{{small|29}} |{{yes2}}Win||25–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Indonesia}} Silem Serang |{{small|KO}} |{{small|3 (10)}} |{{small|2017-07-29}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque |align=left|
|-align=center |{{small|28}} |{{yes2}}Win||24–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Indonesia}} Ellias Nggenggo |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1 (10)}} |{{small|2017-03-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila |align=left|
|-align=center |{{small|27}} |{{yes2}}Win||23–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Salatiel Amit |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|10 (10), 0:39}} |{{small|2016-11-19}} |align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left|{{small|Won the WBC International Light Flyweight Title}} |-align=center |{{small|26}} |{{no2}}Loss||22–3–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Ganigan López |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12}} |{{small|2016-07-02}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Arena Coliseo, Mexico City |align=left|{{small|For the WBC Light Flyweight Title.}} |- align=center |{{small|25}} |{{yes2}}Win||22–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Jomar Fajardo |{{small|TD}} |{{small|10 (10)}} |{{small|2015-09-12}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|24}} |{{yes2}}Win||21–2–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Ramon Garcia Hirales |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|10 (10), 2:53}} |{{small|2015-04-04}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec México |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|23}} |{{yes2}}Win||20–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Indonesia}} Oscar Raknafa |{{small|RTD}} |{{small|4 (10), 3:00}} |{{small|2014-12-21}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|22}} |{{yes2}}Win||19–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Jaipetch Chaiyonggym |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|3 (10), 1:52}} |{{small|2014-07-05}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|21}} |{{yes2}}Win||18–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Virgilio Silvano |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|11 (12), 1:42}} |{{small|2014-03-025}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |align=left|{{small|Won the OPBF Light Flyweight Title}}<ref>{{cite web|title=OPBF Title Fight Results Fight Results of 2014|url=http://www.opbf.jp/data/result/2014.html|website=opbf.jp|publisher=Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|accessdate=19 June 2016}}</ref> |- align=center |{{small|20}} |{{yes2}}Win||17–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Namphol Sithsaithong |{{small|KO}} |{{small|2 (10), 1:05}} |{{small|2013-12-14}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|19}} |{{yes2}}Win||16–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Rambo Sithsaithong |{{small|KO}} |{{small|1 (10), 2:05}} |{{small|2013-08-10}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|18}} |{{yes2}}Win||15–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Manot Comput |{{small|KO}} |{{small|5 (10), 1:54}} |{{small|2013-03-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|17}} |{{yes2}}Win||14–2–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Chatchai Or Benjamas |{{small|RTD}} |{{small|4 (10), 3:00}} |{{small|2012-11-10}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|16}} |{{no2}}Loss||13–2–1||align=left|{{flagicon|Thailand}} Kompayak Porpramook |{{small|TD}} |{{small|5 (12), 3:00}} |{{small|2012-05-03}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Thailand}} Provincial Hall, Buriram |align=left|{{small|For WBC Light Flyweight}} Title |- align=center |{{small|15}} |{{yes2}}Win||13-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Samuel Apuya |{{small|RTD}} |{{small|4 (8), 3:00}} |{{small|2012-03-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|14}} |{{yes2}}Win||12-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Ngaoprajan Chuwatana |{{small|UD}} |{{small|12 (12)}} |{{small|2011-10-17}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Ibalong Recreation Center, Legazpi City, Albay |align=left|{{small|Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title}} |- align=center |{{small|13}} |{{yes2}}Win||11-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Lookdiaw Tor Buamas |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|13 (12)}} |{{small|2011-03-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Sofitel Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila |align=left|{{small|Retained the WBC International Light Flyweight Title}} |- align=center |{{small|12}} |{{yes2}}Win||10-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Pit Anacaya |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|4 (10), 3:00}} |{{small|2010-12-18}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|11}} |{{yes2}}Win||9-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Warlito Parrenas |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|6 (12), 1:59}} |{{small|2010-07-31}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC International Light Flyweight Title}} |- align=center |{{small|10}} |{{yes2}}Win||8-1–1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Quilber Cailing |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1 (10), 2:20}} |{{small|2009-10-24}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|9}} |{{draw}}Draw||7-1-1||align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Erwin Picardal |{{small|D}} |{{small|8(8)}} |{{small|2009-7-25}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|8}} |{{yes2}}Win||7-1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Rey Sumapig |{{small|UD}} |{{small|8 (8)}} |{{small|2009-1-31}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|7}} |{{yes2}}Win||6-1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Esmalben Bujas |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|2 (6), 1:38}} |{{small|2008-11-15}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|6}} |{{yes2}}Win||5-1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Jay-ar Bincolado |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1 (6), 1:51}} |{{small|2008-07-26}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|5}} |{{no2}}Loss||4-1||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Joe Galamiton |{{small|SD}} |{{small|6(6)}} |{{small|2008-02-09}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|4}} |{{yes2}}Win||4-0||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Jay-ar Bincolado |{{small|UD}} |{{small|6(6), 1:51}} |{{small|2008-02-09}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|3}} |{{yes2}}Win||3-0||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Joey Balmes |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|2(4), 1:06}} |{{small|2007-10-06}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|2}} |{{yes2}}Win||2-0||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Robert Talape |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1(4), 2:46}} |{{small|2007-07-28}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| |- align=center |{{small|1}} |{{yes2}}Win||1-0||align=left| {{flagicon|Philippines}} Tinglot Perez |{{small|TKO}} |{{small|1(4), 0:58}} |{{small|2007-02-03}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila |align=left| Professional debut |- | style="text-align:center;" colspan=9|'''TKO''' - Technical Knockout, '''KO''' - Knockout, '''TD''' - Technical Decision, '''RTD''' - Referee Technical Decision, '''SD''' - Split Decision, '''UD''' - Unanimous Decision, '''D''' - Draw |}
=== Titles === * OPBF Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs) * WBC International Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs) (3x)
==References== {{reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taconing, Jonathan}} Category:Filipino male boxers Category:Light-flyweight boxers Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:People from Zamboanga del Norte Category:Sportspeople from Zamboanga del Norte Category:21st-century Filipino sportsmen