👑 World Champion

Eric Chavez

📍 Place of Birth: Talisay, Cebu, Philipppines

40 Wins

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16 Losses

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4 Draws

25 KOs

Career: 1985 – 1998

World Titles

IBF IBF World Minimumweight

Won: Sep 21, 1989 KO R5 Nico ThomasLost: Feb 22, 1990 TKO R7 Thongchai Utaida

Regional Belts

PABA PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Minimumweight

Won: Dec 02, 1995 TKO R1 Kwanjai 3K BatteryLost: Dec 01, 1996 Vacated

About Eric Chavez

Algerico “Eric” Chavez (born in Talisay, Cebu) is a retired Filipino southpaw who fought professionally from 1985 to 1998. Competing at mini-flyweight, he captured the IBF World Mini-flyweight Championship in 1989 by stopping Nico Thomas in Jakarta. Chavez lost the belt in his first defense to Fahlan Sakkreerin but remained active for nearly a decade, later winning the PABA Mini-flyweight title in 1995. He also challenged Rosendo Álvarez for the WBA crown in 1996. Chavez retired with a professional record of 60 fights, 40 wins (25 by KO), 16 losses, and 4 draws, remembered as one of Cebu’s world champions who brought international recognition to Philippine boxing.

Fight Record 60 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
60	03 Oct 1998	Sisa Dukashe Stadium, Mdantsane, ZA	Mzukisi Marali 13-4-0	Super Flyweight	L-UD	8
59	19 Aug 1998	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Ernesto Rubillar 24-20-3	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
58	24 Jun 1998	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Lolito Laroa 13-20-4	Flyweight	W-UD	10
57	16 May 1998	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, ZA	Masibulele Makepula 11-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	8
56	21 Jul 1997	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Puma Toguchi 18-3-0	Super Flyweight	L-TKO	7/10
55	21 May 1997	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Jojo Idanio 0-8-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	6/10
54	19 Feb 1997	Carmona, Cavite, PH	Ramil Gevero 6-12-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
53	15 Jun 1996	City Gymnasium, Sendai, JP	Rosendo Alvarez 21-0-0	Minimumweight	L-MD	12
52	03 Apr 1996	Songtan Culture Hall, Pyeongtaek, KR	Sung Tae Lim 17-0-1	Super Flyweight	D	10
51	02 Dec 1995	Provincial Gymnasium, Sa Kaeo, TH	Kwanjai 3K Battery 3-0-0		W-TKO	1/12	PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Minimumweight
50	15 Nov 1995	Bangkok, TH	Ritichai Kiatprapas 5-2-0		W-KO	4/10
49	15 Apr 1995	City Gymnasium, Odate, JP	Noknoi Sorthanikul 1-2-0	Flyweight	W-KO	2/10
48	28 Jun 1994	City Gymnasium, Odate, JP	Aswin Sithlakmuang 13-8-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/10
47	09 Apr 1994	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 18-11-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
46	05 Mar 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, TH	Kaaj Chartbandit 24-10-0	Flyweight	L-UD	10
45	21 Dec 1993	Pathum Thani, TH	Toto Pongsawang 4-1-0	Flyweight	L-SD	10
44	15 Sep 1993	Bangkok, TH	Panieng Poontarat 3-0-0	Flyweight	L-MD	10
43	18 Aug 1993	Bangkok, TH	Takorlek Dejarat 4-0-0	Flyweight	W-KO	2/10
42	23 Apr 1993	Davao City, PH	Arnold Fernandez 15-5-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/10
41	20 Mar 1993	Kaun Laran Village, Caloocan City, PH	Fred Tepait 9-6-1	Super Flyweight	W-TD	6/10
40	24 Oct 1992	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Melvin Magramo 9-1-1	Flyweight	L-UD	10
39	08 Sep 1992	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Arnel Barotillo 6-3-0	Super Flyweight	W-MD	10
38	20 Dec 1991	Balanga City, Bataan, PH	Melvin Magramo 6-1-1	Flyweight	L-UD	10
37	30 Nov 1991	Cebu City, PH	Noel Tuñacao 15-0-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
36	21 Sep 1991	Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, PH	Manny Melchor 17-15-3	Flyweight	L-UD	10
35	02 Mar 1991	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Andy Tabanas 13-0-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	10
34	30 Dec 1990	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	Manny Melchor 15-14-3	Flyweight	L-MD	10
33	01 Dec 1990	San Juan Coliseum, San Juan City, PH	Michael Ebo Danquah 15-3-2	Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
32	15 Aug 1990	Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, TH	Thongchai Utaida 15-1-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	12	IBF World Minimumweight
31	18 May 1990	Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, PH	Thaveelert Torboonlert 4-3-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	3/10
30	22 Feb 1990	Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, TH	Thongchai Utaida 13-1-0	Minimumweight	L-TKO	7/12	IBF World Minimumweight
29	21 Sep 1989	Lokasari Hall, Jakarta, ID	Nico Thomas 8-6-2	Minimumweight	W-KO	5/12	IBF World Minimumweight
28	31 May 1989	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	John Medina 13-10-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
27	16 Dec 1988	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Elson Duran 9-0-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
26	10 Nov 1988	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Romy Austria 7-20-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	3/10
25	19 Aug 1988	Infanta, Quezon, PH	Dommy Ursua Jr 13-19-2	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/10
24	12 Dec 1987	ESC, Quezon City, PH	Mario Aliguin 2-3-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
23	24 Oct 1987	Balanga City, Bataan, PH	Romy Austria 7-14-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
22	30 Aug 1987	Balanga City, Bataan, PH	Edwin Inocencio 22-10-2	Flyweight	W-TKO	2/10
21	28 Apr 1987	Aichi Prefectural Gym, Nagoya, JP	Mikio Uchida 9-9-0	Super Flyweight	W-KO	6/10
20	28 Feb 1987	Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, ID	Udin Baharudin 8-1-3	Light Flyweight	W-KO	5/10
19	27 Dec 1986	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Robert Palarit 10-15-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	6/10
18	11 Dec 1986	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Nick Dalisay 30-19-3	Flyweight	D-MD	10
17	29 Oct 1986	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Jun Altarejos 4-3-3	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/10
16	27 Sep 1986	Cockpit Arena, Mandaluyong City, PH	Ric Santiago 3-9-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	7/10
15	09 Jul 1986	Olongapo City, Pampanga, PH	Arsenio Perez 3-1-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
14	12 Jun 1986	San Fernando Town Plaza, San Fernando City, PH	Romy Austria 6-11-0	Flyweight	W-UD	8
13	30 May 1986	Mandaluyong City, PH	Danny Duran 3-10-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	7/8
12	16 May 1986	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	Gil Lucaban 3-8-1	Flyweight	W-UD	8
11	01 Mar 1986	Eduardo's Super Club, Paranaque City, PH	Joel Revilla	Flyweight	W-TKO	4/6
10	22 Feb 1986	Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, PH	Bernie Bernardo 1-0-0	Flyweight	W-UD	6
9	16 Jan 1986	Tuba, Benguet, PH	Darrell Tuazon	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	5/6
8	30 Dec 1985	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Edgar Capino Jr 7-9-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/6
7	07 Dec 1985	Barangay Abatan Buguias, Benguet, PH	Leopoldo Bangsoyao	Flyweight	W-MD	4
6	09 Nov 1985	Cebu City, PH	Baldoza Duran 0-0-1	Light Flyweight	D	3/6
5	03 Oct 1985	Lapu-Lapu City, PH	Danilo Staton 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-SD	4
4	07 Sep 1985	Mandaue City, PH	Baldoza Duran	Light Flyweight	D-SD	4
3	25 Aug 1985	Borongan, Samar, PH	Danilo Staton	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4
2	01 Jun 1985	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Luis Pelamor	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/4
1	08 May 1985	Hindang, Leyte, PH	Jun Gavero	Light Flyweight	W-SD	4

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

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