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Tacy Macalos
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Tacy Macalos

Southern Leyte, Philippines

29Wins 12Losses 3Draws 12KOs

Career: 1984 – 1994

Biography

Epitacio “Tacy” Macalos (born October 28, 1965, in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte) is a retired Filipino orthodox boxer who competed from 1984 to 1994. Rising through the light flyweight ranks, he captured the IBF light flyweight title on November 5, 1988, with a unanimous decision win over Choi Jum-hwan at the Araneta Coliseum. His reign was brief, as he lost the belt in his first defense to Muangchai Kittikasem in 1989. Macalos fought a total of 44 bouts, winning 29 (12 by KO), losing 12, and drawing 3, with notable victories over Dodie Boy Peñalosa and Primo Erasan. After retiring in 1994, he transitioned into a career as a boxing trainer, contributing to the sport beyond his fighting years.

World Titles

  • IBF IBF World Light Flyweight Won Nov 5, 1988 · Lost May 2, 1989 (SD Loss) · SD Muangchai Kittikasem

Regional & Other Belts

  • Philippines Philippines GAB Light Flyweight Won Oct 30, 1986 · Lost Jul 4, 1987

Fight Record

42 bouts
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundVenue
Apr 19, 1994 Puma Toguchi D KO 3/10 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Jan 30, 1994 In Joo Cho D UD 10 Prince Hotel, Daegu
Nov 14, 1993 Daorung Chuwatana D KO 8/10 Somewhere in, Bangkok
Oct 30, 1992 In Man Chang D TKO 4/10 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila
Jul 1, 1992 Torsak Pongsupa D UD 10 Somewhere in, Bangkok
Apr 25, 1992 Primo Erasan D MD 10 Somewhere in, Quezon City
Mar 14, 1992 Sammy Ansig D TKO 4 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
Jun 23, 1990 Rey Paciones D TKO 4/10 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila
Oct 6, 1989 Muangchai Kittikasem D TKO 7/12 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok
May 2, 1989 Muangchai Kittikasem D SD 12 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok
Mar 4, 1989 Seung Yub Kang D TKO 4 Somewhere in, Manila
Nov 5, 1988 Jum Hwan Choi D UD 12 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Jul 30, 1988 Thanjai Donjadee D KO 3/10 Somewhere in, Pasig City
Apr 15, 1988 Rittichai Lukmingkwan D TKO 5/10 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Mar 27, 1988 Cesar De La Cruz D TKO 5 Somewhere in
Dec 19, 1987 Arnulfo Melencion D TKO 2/10 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
Sep 30, 1987 Leopard Ari D TKO 3 Somewhere in
Jul 4, 1987 Sonny Vidal D TKO 9/12 Gold City Coliseum, Cagayan de Oro City
Mar 29, 1987 Jum Hwan Choi D SD 15 Suwon Gymnasium, Suwon
Jan 24, 1987 Ronnie Vallescas D UD 10 Somewhere in, Manila
Oct 30, 1986 Little Baguio D TKO 8/12 Olongapo City, Pampanga
Jul 16, 1986 Titing Dignos D TKO 4/10 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
May 16, 1986 Junior Bailon D UD 10 Nepomuceno Coliseum, Angeles City
Mar 15, 1986 Rolando Protacio D UD 10 Somewhere in, General Santos City
Dec 2, 1985 Ariel Samson D UD 10 Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City
Oct 12, 1985 Lou Marabe Jr D UD 10 Nepomuceno Coliseum, Angeles City
Aug 31, 1985 Edward Adame D TKO 5/10 Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City
May 29, 1985 Tito Abella D UD 10 Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City
May 12, 1985 Steve Ponan D UD 8 Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City
Mar 30, 1985 Danny Duran D TKO 6/8 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Jan 4, 1985 Joel Advincula D UD 8 Somewhere in, Cavite City
Nov 4, 1984 Edgar Capino Jr D UD 8 Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel - Malate, Manila
Oct 13, 1984 Bert Chan D UD 6 Baguio College Foundation Gym, Baguio City
Sep 21, 1984 Elmer De Galla D UD 6 Somewhere in, Muntinlupa City
Sep 1, 1984 Jun Altarejos D UD 6 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
Jul 18, 1984 Julius Olegario D UD 4 Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City
Jun 15, 1984 John Calanogen D UD 4 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
May 26, 1984 Sammy Baculong D UD 4 Somewhere in
Apr 28, 1984 Ramon Lupasi D UD 4 Somewhere in
Mar 24, 1984 Sammy Baculong D UD 4 Baguio College Foundation Gym, Baguio City
Mar 7, 1984 Jun Altarejos D UD 4 Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City
Feb 17, 1984 Ariel Samson D UD 4 L&M Gym Sampaloc, Manila

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