Okay, so, let’s talk about this boxer, Marlon Tapales. I’ve been following boxing for a while now, and this guy, he’s something else. I started tracking him back in, oh, must have been 2008 when he first turned pro. Yeah, a Filipino fighter, just like Manny Pacquiao, but this one’s got his own style, you know?
So, I watched him go up against this guy, Brix Ray, in 2009. Tapales lost that one, but, man, he learned from it. He wasn’t some undefeated hotshot; he took a loss early on and grew. He’s 31 now, and I’ve seen him rack up win after win. He’s not just winning, he’s knocking guys out. I mean, 19 knockouts? That’s impressive.
I got really into following his career, especially watching his fights. Each fight, I’d jot down notes, you know, his moves, his strategy. I remember this one time he was fighting; he seemed to be struggling, and then, bam, he turns it around with this killer left hook. That’s when I started really paying attention to his style – a southpaw, which always throws off his opponents.
His record’s something like 39 wins and only 4 losses. And you know what? He’s not just fighting anyone. He’s taken on some tough guys and won. I remember one fight, maybe two years ago, he was the underdog. Everyone thought he’d lose, but he pulled off a split decision. That’s Tapales for you, always surprising everyone.
I even started collecting articles about him, news clips, anything I could find. It became a bit of a hobby, tracking his career. I’ve got a whole folder dedicated to him. I’ve watched him become a two-weight class world champion. That’s a big deal in boxing, you know? It’s not easy to win in one weight class, let alone two. It means he had to change his training, his diet, everything, to move up and still win. I really admire his dedication, his hard work.
He’s got two big titles now, the WBA and IBF super-bantamweight belts. I was there, well, not literally, but watching on TV, when he won those. It was a split decision, which means it was a close fight, but he pulled it off. The guy he fought was undefeated until then, so yeah, it was a huge win for Tapales. It was his 38th career win, and, I mean, 20 of those were knockouts! Not to mention it was his 3rd world-title win. He’s definitely one of the most talented Filipino boxers right now.
- His career? Over 16 years.
- Wins? 38.
- Losses? Just 4.
- Knockouts? A solid 20.
And now, he’s going up against Naoya Inoue. This is a huge fight. Inoue’s a big name, undefeated, pound-for-pound one of the best. Tapales is putting his titles on the line, and it’s an undisputed title fight. I’ve got my calendar marked for this one. It’s not just another fight; it’s a career-defining moment for Tapales.
The Upcoming Fight
So, yeah, I’m a bit of a Tapales fan, I guess you could say. I’ve followed his ups and downs, seen him grow as a fighter, and now he’s about to face one of the biggest challenges of his career. Whatever happens, I’ll be watching and taking notes, like I always do. I just have a feeling about this guy, Tapales. He’s got heart, skill, and the will to win. And in boxing, that’s what really counts.
