Genesis Servania
Genesis Servania | |
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| Born | Genesis Llasos Servania 15 August 1991 Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
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| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
Genesis Llasos Servania (born August 15, 1991) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the WBO featherweight title in 2017.
Early life
[edit]As with many other boxers from the Philippines, Servania came from a poor family before arising into fame. His father was convicted in a crime earlier, and couldn't get a job. In return, his mother went out to sell fishes to provide the needs of their family. Eventually, Servania dropped out of school at the age of 15, and became a tricycle driver.[1]
To earn more for living, Servania started joining local tournaments as an amateur boxer, and won few fights before turning pro. He was then introduced to Antonio L. Aldeguer of ALA Promotions.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Servania made his professional debut on February 21, 2009, at the age of 17, defeating Mike Espanosa via KO at the second round at PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod City, Philippines.[3]
On June 2, 2012, the then 20-year Servania, won the vacant WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight title via TKO, knocking-down a more experienced Mexican boxer Genaro 'Pablonito' García at the 12th round.[4]
On his next fight held on August 18, 2012, Servania captured another belt, the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight title against Jorge Pazos of Mexico via unanimous decision.[3]
On October 26, 2013, during the Pinoy Pride XXII, Servania won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title after knocking-out Panama's Rafael Concepción at the 2nd round.[5]
During the Pinoy Pride XXVII held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 5, 2014, Servania stopped the Mexican Jose 'Matador' Cabrera at the 10th round, and retained his WBO Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title.[6]
On April 29, 2017, Genesis Servania stops Ralph Jhon Lulu in two rounds to claim the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Featherweight title in Japan.[7]
On November 22, 2017, Servania had an exciting battle with Óscar Valdez for Valdez' WBO featherweight title, Servania lost via unanimous decision.[8]
On February 10, 2019, Servania fell short against Carlos Castro for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title.[9]
After a losing streak against Andres Cortes and Ryosuke Iwasa, Servania returns against Indonesian journeyman boxer, Waldo Sabu, in November 2023 at Vietnam, Initially, it was a professional bout, later it was changed to an exhibition match after Servania fails to enter the 135lbs limit, he stopped Sabu via 2nd round KO.[10]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 39 fights | 35 wins | 4 losses |
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| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 19 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Win | 35–4 | Xiao Tao Su | UD | 8 | Mar 16, 2024 | The Grand Ho Tram Strip, Vũng Tàu, Vietnam | |
| 38 | Loss | 34–4 | Ryosuke Iwasa | KO | 4 (10), 1:46 | Oct 25, 2021 | Korakuen Hall, Japan | |
| 37 | Loss | 34–3 | Andres Cortes | KO | 1 (8), 3:00 | Aug 14, 2021 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Arizona, US | |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Panya Uthok | TD | 7 (10), 0:57 | Dec 15, 2019 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japan | |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Ahmad Lahizab | TKO | 1 (8), 2:07 | Aug 24, 2019 | Takeda Teva Ocean Arena, Nagoya, Japan | |
| 34 | Loss | 32–2 | Carlos Castro | UD | 10 | Feb 10, 2019 | Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, US | For vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Carlos Carlson | KO | 3 (8), 0:44 | Sep 28, 2018 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, US | |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Jason Butar Butar | KO | 5 (8), 2:04 | May 13, 2018 | SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Kittiwat Sirichotchayakun | KO | 1 (8), 0:37 | Dec 17, 2017 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japan | |
| 30 | Loss | 29–1 | Óscar Valdez | UD | 12 | Sep 22, 2017 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, US | For WBO featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 29–0 | Ralph Jhon Lulu | TKO | 2 (12), 2:40 | Apr 29, 2017 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japan | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 28–0 | Alexander Espinoza | UD | 8 | Sep 11, 2016 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japan | |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Hendrik Barongsay | UD | 8 | Dec 31, 2015 | Aichi Prefectural Gym, Nagoya, Japan | |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Juan Luis Hernandez | UD | 12 | Feb 7, 2015 | University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Barrio Obrero, Davao City, Philippines | Retained WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | José Cabrera | RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | Sep 5, 2014 | World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE | Retained WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Alexander Muñoz | TKO | 12 (12), 2:22 | Mar 1, 2014 | Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Paranaque City, Philippines | Retained WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Rafael Concepción | TKO | 2 (12), 2:02 | Oct 26, 2013 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Konosuke Tomiyama | TD | 9 (10), 1:42 | Jul 27, 2013 | Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macau, SAR | Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Isack Junior | KO | 3 (10), 2:15 | May 25, 2013 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Angky Angkotta | TKO | 7 (12), 2:59 | Mar 2, 2013 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | Retained WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jorge Pazos | UD | 12 | Aug 18, 2012 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Genaro García | TKO | 12 (12), 2:02 | Jun 2, 2012 | Resorts World Hotel, Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay City, Philippines | Won vacant WBC International Silver super bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Nick Otieno | UD | 10 | Mar 3, 2012 | Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex, Tagbilaran City, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Marcos Cardenas | UD | 10 | Dec 10, 2011 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Gerson Guerrero | UD | 8 | Sep 10, 2011 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Richard Donaire | TKO | 2 (8), 1:18 | Jun 11, 2011 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Prell Tupas | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | Apr 8, 2011 | 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod City, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Renan Branzuela | UD | 10 | Feb 27, 2011 | Magsaysay Park, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Alvin Makiling | UD | 10 | Nov 20, 2010 | Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Dunryl Marcos | UD | 10 | Aug 21, 2010 | Oval Plaza Covered Court, General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jestoni Pepito | UD | 8 | Jul 24, 2010 | Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jog Alim | UD | 8 | Apr 24, 2010 | Negros Occidental Provincial Capital grounds, Bacolod City, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jun Piacidad | UD | 8 | Feb 5, 2010 | Barangay Del Monte, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Melchor Abcede | KO | 6 (6), 0:27 | Nov 14, 2009 | YMCA Gym, Iloilo City, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jomar Cabusas | UD | 6 | Aug 29, 2009 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Joseph Altieza | TKO | 1 (6), 2:38 | Jul 11, 2009 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Mar Nonescan | TD | 4 (4), 2:25 | May 30, 2009 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Powell Balaba | UD | 4 | Mar 21, 2009 | Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (Nompac), Bacolod City, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mike Espanosa | KO | 2 (4), 2:19 | Feb 21, 2009 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Philippines |
Exhibition boxing record
[edit]| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Waldo Sabu | KO | 2 (8), 1:08 | Nov 19, 2023 | The Grand Ho Tram Strip, Vung Tau, Vietnam | Initially a professional bout but was later changed to an exhibition match after Servania misses weight |
Regional and minor titles
[edit]- WBO Asia Pacific Featherweight Title (April 2017)[7]
- WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight Title (October 2013)[5]
- WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight Title (August 2012)[3]
- WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight Title (June 2012)[4]
See also
[edit]- List of Filipino boxing world champions
- List of WBO world champions
- List of super-bantamweight boxing champions
- 2014 in Philippine sports
- 2015 in Philippine sports
- List of Philippine television specials aired in 2014
References
[edit]- ^ Songalia, Ryan (February 5, 2015). "The Next Generation of Filipino Boxers Make their Case". Rappler. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ Wainwright, Anson (June 30, 2012). "Genesis Servania: "My plan, God willing, is to Remain Undefeated."". Max Boxing. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Genesis Servania". AsianBoxing.info. February 7, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ a b Nathanielsz, Ronnie (June 6, 2012). "Genesis Servania Drops and Stops "Real" Genaro Garcia". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Umbao, Ed (October 27, 2013). "Genesis Servania Knocked Out Rafael Concepcion". PhilNews.ph. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ Secuya, Dong (September 6, 2014). "Pinoy Pride XXVII: Servania, Villanueva, Bautista Win in Dubai". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Songalia, Ryan (April 29, 2017). "Filipino boxers Servania, Sanchez score KOs in Japan". rappler.com.
- ^ Rafael, Dan (September 23, 2017). "Oscar Valdez overcomes Genesis Servania to retain featherweight belt". espn.ph. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ sunnexdesk (February 11, 2019). "Servania suffers 2nd loss". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ RealFight PH (November 18, 2023). "Genesis Servania stops Waldo Sabu via second round knockout". facebook.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Genesis Servania from BoxRec (registration required)