Morris East (born August 8, 1973, in Olongapo, Philippines) is a retired Filipino southpaw who made history in the light welterweight division. Turning professional at just 15, he captured the WBA world title in 1992 with an 11th-round TKO of Akinobu Hiranaka in Tokyo, earning recognition as the youngest Filipino world champion at 19 years old. That victory was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year. East lost the belt in his first defense to Martín Coggi and retired in 1995 after winning the GAB light middleweight crown, becoming one of the youngest former world champions to retire. His career record stands at 25 fights, 20 wins (12 KOs), 4 losses, and 1 no contest. After boxing, East built a respected career as a trainer in the U.S., working with champions like Zab Judah and Nonito Donaire, while his personal story of reconnecting with his father after winning the world title added a poignant chapter to his legacy.
Super Lightweight
Morris East
Olongapo City, Philippines
19Wins
4Losses
0Draws
12KOs
Career: 1989 – 1995
Biography
World Titles
- WBA WBA World Super Lightweight Won Sep 9, 1992 · Lost Jan 12, 1993 (TKO Loss) · TKO 8 Juan Martin Coggi
Regional & Other Belts
- Philippines Philippines GAB Welterweight Won May 27, 1995 · Lost May 26, 1996
- Philippines Philippines GAB Super Welterweight Won Mar 25, 1995 · Lost Mar 24, 1996
- OPBF OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Super Lightweight Won Feb 29, 1992 · Lost Feb 28, 1993
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1995 | Robert Azumah | D | UD | 12 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila |
| Mar 25, 1995 | Jun Castillo | D | TKO | 1/12 | Iloilo City Sports Complex, Iloilo City |
| Feb 13, 1995 | Jintoku Sato | D | UD | 10 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo |
| Nov 26, 1994 | Jeff Malcolm | D | UD | 10 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| May 14, 1994 | Young Yong Lee | D | KO | 6/10 | Araneta Center, Quezon City |
| Jan 12, 1993 | Juan Martin Coggi | D | TKO | 8/12 | Estadio Super Domo, Mar del Plata |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Akinobu Hiranaka | D | TKO | 11/12 | Nippon Budokan, Tokyo |
| Jul 17, 1992 | Dindo Canoy | D | TKO | 9/10 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila |
| Feb 29, 1992 | Pyung Sub Kim | D | KO | 10/12 | Citizen Hall, Bucheon |
| Dec 20, 1991 | Flash Ursus | D | UD | 10 | Olympia Sports Complex, Makati City |
| Oct 19, 1991 | Florencio Pastor Jr | D | TKO | 9/10 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| Aug 28, 1991 | Tata Escorro | D | TKO | 7/10 | Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City |
| Dec 22, 1990 | Jojo Cayson | NC | NC | 6/10 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| Oct 12, 1990 | Armando Andales | D | UD | 10 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila |
| Aug 31, 1990 | Ric de la Paz | D | TKO | 4/10 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila |
| Jul 14, 1990 | Pablo Pucay | D | TKO | 6/10 | Baguio College Foundation Gym, Baguio City |
| Mar 31, 1990 | Fernando Palad | D | SD | 10 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| Jan 21, 1990 | Alberto Saxon | D | TKO | 5/10 | Barangay Malinta, Valenzuela City |
| Dec 29, 1989 | Boy Masuay | D | TKO | 6/10 | Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City |
| Nov 30, 1989 | Armando Andales | D | UD | 10 | Angeles City, Pampanga |
| Sep 30, 1989 | Boy Masuay | D | MD | 10 | PRCI Santa Ana, Manila |
| Jul 21, 1989 | Geronimo Magallanes | D | UD | 8 | PRCI Santa Ana, Manila |
| Jun 23, 1989 | Fer Guevarra | D | UD | 6 | PRCI Santa Ana, Manila |
| May 3, 1989 | Jessie Miranda | D | TKO | 6/6 | Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City |
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