List of Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers & Recent Performances

Filipino Boxing is going through a tough period however, the experts claim that there is still a lot of potential in Filipino boxing and it will bounce back. After the retirement of Manny Pacquiao, Only Marlon Tapales is the current champion in the Super Bantamweight division in world boxing.

Here in this blog, we will delve into the details of top Active Filipino Boxers, who have an excellent boxing record and need to bring for the country once again.

List of Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 1. Donnie Nietes

Donnie Nietes, who is also popular as "Ahas," has had an impressive boxing career, in which he won multiple titles in the Minimumweight and Light Flyweight divisions. Furthermore, he became the longest-reigning Filipino world champion, after the legendary Gabriel "Flash" Elorde.

Donnie Nietes hasn't announced his retirement yet and is quite active in his boxing career. In his recent fights, the 33-year-old continued his knockout streak by beating Gilberto Parra and then securing a decisive victory against Francisco Rodriguez.

Nietes is regarded as one the greats of Filipino boxing who has won and defended various titles in different weight categories in his career with pure determination, hard work, and passion to grow his legacy.

Donnie Nietes Basic Introduction
Age	41 Years
Alias	Ahas
City	Bacolod City, Negros Occidental,
Stance	Orthodox
Record	51-43-2-6 (23 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 3 Inches or 160 cm
Reach	65 Inches or 165 cm
Division	Super Flyweight
Championships	WBO Mini Flyweight
	WBO Light Flyweight
	The Ring Light Flyweight
	IBF Flyweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 2. Nonito Donaire

Nonito Donaire, despite a 2013 loss to Rigondeux, remains a top Filipino boxer. Named "Fighter of the Year" in 2012, he rebounded by defeating rival Darchinyan and conquering the featherweight division. His technical decision over Vetyeka, who beat Chris John, showcased his prowess. He is the most decorated Filipino boxer among the active Filipino Boxers.

Nonito Donaire Basic Introduction
Age	41 Years
Alias	The Filipino Flash
City	Talibon, Bohol
Stance	Orthodox
Record	50-42-8-0 (28 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 7 Inches or 170 cm
Reach	68 ½ Inches or 174 cm
Division	Bantam
Championships	IBF Flyweight
	WBC Bantamweight
	WBO Bantamweight
	WBO Super Bantamweight
	IBF Super Bantamweight
	The Ring Super Bantamweight
	WBA (Undisputed) Featherweight
	WBO Super Bantamweight
	WBA (Super) Bantamweight
	WBC Bantamweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 3. Albert Pagara

24-year-old Pagara is a dynamic force with power in both hands. His stateside debut saw him dominate William Gonzalez at the StubHub Center, where he tasted a decisive victory with two knockdowns. After his return to the Philippines, he faced Nicaraguan Yesner Talavera, winning a 12-round unanimous decision.

Albert Pagara Basic Introduction
Age	24 Years
Alias	Prince Albert
City	Cebu City, Cebu
Stance	Orthodox
Record	35-34- 1-0 (24 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 6 Inches or 168 cm
Reach	68 Inches or 173 cm
Division	Lightweight
Championships	WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight Title
	Won IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 4. Brian Viloria

Despite being 36, Viloria showcased resilience against pound-for-pound kingpin Roman Gonzalez. In a gallant performance, he went toe-to-toe with "Chocolatito" until the referee intervened at 2:53 in Round 9. He is currently among the Active Filipino Boxers who have the potential to revive Filipino Boxing.

Brian Viloria Basic Introduction
Age	36 Years
Alias	Hawaiin Punch
City	Waipahu, Hawaii
Stance	Orthodox
Record	46- 38- 6-0 (23 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 4 Inches or 163 cm
Reach	66 Inches or 168 cm
Division	Flyweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 5. Johnriel Casimero

Casimero, after back-to-back losses abroad, made a triumphant comeback. He won the light flyweight title by beating Lazarte in Round 10 of the bout. Later, he defended his title in Mexico and Panama & secured victories in the Philippines and Mexico.

After a controversial loss to Ruenroeng, Casimero demanded a rematch. Then he avenged his defeat with a Round 4 knockout in China and won his second world title.

Johnriel Casimero Basic Introduction
Age	34 Years
Alias	Quadro Alas
City	Ormoc City, Leyte
Stance	Orthodox
Record	38-33- 4-1 (22 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 4 Inches or 163 cm
Reach	64 Inches or 163 cm
Division	Super Bantam
Championships	IBF Light Flyweight
	IBF Flyweight
	WBO Bantamweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 6. Rey Loreto

Loreto emerged unexpectedly in 2014, stunning with a knockout victory over Joyi for the light flyweight title. Following up with another knockout against Amol in the Philippines, he faced Joyi again, delivering a more impressive knockout on Joyi's home turf, just 45 days after surgery.

Rey Loreto Basic Introduction
Age	28 Years
Alias	Hitman
City	Davao City, Davao del Sur,
Stance	Southpaw
Record	40-25-15-0 (17 KO Wins)
Height	N/A
Reach	N/A
Division	Minimumweight
Championships	WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight
	WBA World Minimumweight
	IBO World Light Flyweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 7. Mark Magsayo

Mark Magsayo is often referred to as the next Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines as he has an identical game approach and fighting skills. The Magnifico has bagged 24 victories out of his 26 bouts and his hard work and passion would make him a legend of the Filipino Boxing.

Mark Magsayo Basic Introduction
Age	28 Years
Alias	Magnifico
City	Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Stance	Orthodox
Record	26-24-2-0 (16 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 6 Inches or 168 cm
Reach	68 Inches or 173 cm
Division	Featherweight
Championships	WBC World Featherweight
	WBC Asian Featherweight
	WBO International Featherweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 8. Arthur Villanueva

Among the top active Filipino Boxers, Arthur Villanueva faced his first loss in a controversial match against McJoe Arroyo for the IBF world junior bantamweight title. Actually, he received a cut over his eye and it led to a technical decision loss in round 10.

In a comeback fight in the Philippines, Villanueva secured a decisive victory with a 4th-round explosive KO over Juan Jimenez.

Arthur Villanueva Basic Introduction
Age	34 Years
Alias	El matador King Arthur
City	Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Stance	Orthodox
Record	40-35-4-1 (20 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 5 Inches or 165 cm
Reach	69 ½ Inches or 177 cm
Division	Bantamweight
Championships	WBC World Bantamweight
	WBO Interim World Bantamweight
	WBO Asian Pacific Bantamweight
	WBC International Super Flyweight
	IBF World Super Flyweight
	WBO International Super Flyweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 9. Jonathan Taconing

After his last defeat, Taconing came back strongly and secured nine consecutive victories. Eight of these wins took place in the Philippines and it means he is unstoppable and dominant on home turf. Later on, he traveled to Mexico, where he defeated former world title challenger Ramon Garcia Hirales in an impressive 10-round victory.

Taconing is currently holding the OPBF regional title that he won by beating fellow Filipino Jomar Fajardo via technical decision in the 10th round of their 12-round bout in September of the previous year.

Jonathan Taconing Basic Introduction
Age	36 Years
Alias	Lightning
City	Paranaque City, Metro Manila
Stance	Southpaw
Record	37-29-7-1 (22 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 2 Inches or 157 cm
Reach	66 Inches or 168 cm
Division	Super Flyweight
Championships	WBC World Light Flyweight
	WBC International Light Flyweight
	Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Light Flyweight

Top 10 Active Filipino Boxers: 10. Jesse Espinas

Jesse Espinas carries sheer power in both hands and his last two victories came via knockout with powerful body shots to the opponents. Furthermore, in his recent fights, he knocked out Paipharob Kokietgym of Thailand in the eighth round and beat Indonesian Tommy Seran in the fourth round.

Jesse has a lethal combination of southpaw technique and knockout ability that makes him a solid force to watch in the world of boxing.

Jesse Espinas Basic Introduction
Age	30 Years
Alias	Little Giant
City	Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
Stance	Southpaw
Record	28-21-7-1 (12 KO Wins)
Height	5 Feet 2 Inches or 157 cm
Reach	N/A
Division	Light Flyweight
Championships	WBO Inter-continental Light Flyweight
	PBF Light Flyweight
	WBO Oriental Light Flyweight
	Asian Boxing Federation Minimum