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Noel Tuñacao
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Noel Tuñacao

Cebu City, Philippines

41Wins 11Losses 2Draws 20KOs

Career: 1990 – 2006

Biography

Noel Tuñacao (born August 29, 1970, in Cebu City, Philippines) is a professional boxer whose career was marked by both promise and adversity. Turning pro in 1990, he rose quickly in the lower weight divisions but faced a major setback due to depression and drug addiction, which forced a 3.5‑year hiatus from the sport. His life took a positive turn in 2003 when newfound love inspired him to recommit to boxing, leading to a dramatic comeback. That same year, he captured the IBO strawweight title with an 11th‑round knockout of Abrinset Matta in Bali, a victory hailed as a testament to his resilience and determination. Tuñacao briefly held the IBO belt before unsuccessfully challenging Puerto Rican great Ivan Calderon in 2005 for the WBO world minimumweight title. Tuñacao retired in 2006, finishing with a record of 41 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws. Though his ledger was modest compared to other champions, his comeback story endures as an inspiring example of redemption and the power of perseverance.

World Titles

  • IBO IBO World Minimumweight Won Mar 8, 2003 · Lost Mar 7, 2004 (Vacated) · TKO 10 Abrin Matta

Regional & Other Belts

  • Philippines Philippines GAB Flyweight Won May 22, 1995 · Lost Oct 21, 1995
  • Philippines Philippines GAB Minimumweight Won Jul 24, 1993 · Lost Nov 27, 1993

Fight Record

53 bouts
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundVenue
Oct 3, 2006 Rey Orais D KO 3/10 Dumanjug Sports Complex, Dumanjug, Cebu
Jul 30, 2006 Gilbert De la Torre D TKO 4/10 Rex Wakee Salud Gym, Cebu City
Aug 12, 2005 Julius Alcos D TKO 5/10 Almendras Gym, Davao City
Apr 30, 2005 Ivan Calderon D TKO 8/12 Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan
Mar 21, 2005 Demmy Bracuso D UD 8 Somewhere in, Quezon
Dec 16, 2003 Muhammad Rachman D TKO 2/12 Markas Kodam Brawijaya, Surabaya
Mar 8, 2003 Abrin Matta D TKO 10/12 Art Center, Denpasar
Aug 26, 2002 Eagle Den Junlaphan D UD 10 Super Arena, Saitama
Apr 14, 2002 Acasio Simbajon D KO 3/10 Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City
Feb 24, 2002 Dino Sagaral D TKO 4/10 Barangay Poblacion (Bahbah), Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Aug 31, 2001 Kam Motma D UD 10 Antipolo City, Rizal
Jun 1, 2001 Ophat Niamprem D UD 10 Barangay Lahug, Cebu City
Apr 9, 2001 Sonny Boy Panding D TKO 4 Valencia City, Bukidnon
Jan 20, 2001 Rolando Baclayo D TKO 10/10 Somewhere in, Liloan
Sep 26, 2000 Kazuhiro Shima D KO 10/10 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka
Jul 1, 2000 Flash Villacura D UD 10 Somewhere in, Mandaue City
Feb 26, 2000 Noel Veronque D UD 10 Somewhere in, Liloan
Jan 15, 2000 Lito Danggod D UD 8 Somewhere in, Liloan
Jun 22, 1996 Rustico Torrecampo D TKO 6/10 Somewhere in, Mandaue City
Oct 21, 1995 Lee Escobido D TKO 2/12 Puerto Princesa City
Jul 22, 1995 Melvin Magramo D MD 10 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City
May 22, 1995 Roberto Padilla D UD 12 Bogo City Sports & Cultural Complex, Bogo
Jan 21, 1995 Lito Torrejos D UD 8 Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City
Dec 10, 1994 Alexis Janiola D UD 10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Oct 16, 1994 Buddy Ledama D UD 10 Somewhere in, Bogo
Aug 14, 1994 Rene Oros D KO 3/10 Somewhere in, Bogo
Nov 27, 1993 Jerry Pahayahay D MD 12 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Jul 24, 1993 Nurton Panhay D KO 8/12 Somewhere in, Cebu City
May 29, 1993 Joel Revilla D TKO 4/10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Apr 24, 1993 Nikki Maca D UD 10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Feb 2, 1993 Ronnie Magramo D TKO 4/10 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City
Nov 28, 1992 Sammy Bernabe D KO 4/10 Mandaue Cultural & Sports Center, Mandaue City
Oct 10, 1992 Rudy Idanio D UD 10 Somewhere in, Mandaue City
Aug 1, 1992 Rey Llagas D UD 10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
May 30, 1992 Ali Moril D TKO 6/10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Mar 31, 1992 Hiroki Ioka D UD 12 City General Gymnasium, Kitakyushu
Jan 31, 1992 Arnold Solitario D KO 2/10 Danao Sports Complex, Danao City
Oct 26, 1991 Max Forrosuelo D TKO 4/10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Aug 17, 1991 Joe Saguid D UD 10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
May 11, 1991 Jaime Aliguin D MD 10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Apr 13, 1991 Joel Revilla D TKO 6/10 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Mar 2, 1991 Jaime Aliguin D SD 10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Dec 29, 1990 Julius Planas D UD 10 Mandaue City
Nov 17, 1990 Danny Eslop D TKO 4/10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Sep 29, 1990 Nikki Maca D UD 10 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Sep 8, 1990 Chris Galon D KO 4/10 Almendras Gym, Davao City
Jul 28, 1990 Marlon Gayundato D TKO 7/10 Somewhere in, Mandaue City
Jun 30, 1990 Joel Revilla D UD 8 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Jun 2, 1990 Rudy Idanio D TKO 3/8 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Apr 28, 1990 Leo Padenio D TKO 2/8 Somewhere in, Lapu-Lapu City
Mar 31, 1990 Ruben Mabunay D UD 6 Somewhere in, Cebu City
Mar 12, 1990 Alpong Navaja D UD 6 Somewhere in, Mandaue City
Jan 13, 1990 Julito Rubillar D TKO 2/6 Somewhere in, Cebu City

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