Rene Mark Revillas Cuarto (born August 4, 1996[1]) is a Filipino professional boxer who has held the IBF mini-flyweight title from 2021 to 2022.

Rene Mark Cuarto
Born
Rene Mark Revillas Cuarto

(1996-08-04) 4 August 1996 (age 27)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMighty Mouse
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[2]
Total fights27
Wins21
Wins by KO12
Losses4
Draws2

Professional career edit

Early career edit

Cuarto made his professional debut on June 28, 2014, scoring a four-round unanimous decision (UD) victory against Rodante Suacasa at the Almendras Gym in Davao City, Philippines.[3] After compiling a record of 15–1–1 (9 KOs), he defeated Clyde Azarcon via twelve-round UD at the Gaisano Mall of Davao, Philippines, to capture the vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title.[4]

IBF mini flyweight champion edit

The Taduran bouts edit

Following four more fights–two wins, one loss and a draw–he challenged IBF mini-flyweight champion Pedro Taduran on February 27, 2021 at the Bula Gym in General Santos, Philippines.[5] The bout was initially expected to take place in January, but had to be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[6] In a fight which saw Cuarto box at range while the defending champion took a more aggressive role, Cuarto defeated Taduran over twelve rounds via UD, capturing his first world title with all three judges scoring the bout 115–113.[7]

Cuatro faced Taduran in an immediate rematch in his first IBF mini flyweight title defense. The bout was initially scheduled to take place at the City Gymnasium in Digos, Philippines on January 29, 2022,[8] but was eventually postponed for February 6.[9] Cuatro retained the title by a seventh-round technical decision. The bout was stopped due to a cut on Taduran's forehead, which was caused by an accidental clash of heads in the sixth round, after which Cuatro was awarded the majority decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 65–64 and 66–64 in his favor, while the third judge scored it as an even 65–65 draw. Cuatro knocked Tadruan down in both the second and sixth round and was deducted a point in the third round for an intentional headbutt.[10]

Cuatro vs. Valladares edit

Cuatro was expected to make his second IBF mini flyweight title defense against the one-time IBF title challenger Daniel Valladares on May 27, 2022, in Monterrey, Mexico. It was supposed to be his second bout outside of the Philippines and first since September 29, 2017. The bout was later cancelled however, due to undisclosed reasons.[11] The fight was later rescheduled for July 1, 2022, and took place at the same location and venue.[12] He lost the fight by split decision. Two judges scored the fight 116–111 and 115–112 in his favor, while the third judge scored the bout 114–113 for Cuatro. Cuatro was deducted a point in the tenth round, for loose glove tape.[13]

Post title reign edit

Cuatro faced countryman Dexter Alimento on December 23, 2022, at the Baliok Gym in Davao City, Philippines. He won the fight by a second-round knockout. Alimento was unable to rise from the canvas in time to beat the ten count, after he was forced to take a knee with a liver shot.[14] After he successfully bounced back from his third professional loss, Cuatro was ordered by the IBF to face Ginjiro Shigeoka for the interim mini-flyweight championship, as the reigning champion Daniel Valladares was sidelined with an injury. The fight took on April 16, 2023, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.[15] Cuatro lost the fight by a ninth-round knockout.[16]

Professional boxing record edit

28 fights 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 12 2
By decision 9 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 21–5–2 Shokichi Iwata TKO 6 (8), 2:21 Jan 20, 2024 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
27 Loss 21–4–2 Ginjiro Shigeoka KO 9 (12), 2:55 Apr 16, 2023 Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan For vacant interim IBF mini-flyweight title
26 Win 21–3–2 Dexter Alimento KO 2 (10), 1:06 Dec 23, 2022 Baliok Gym, Davao City, Philippines
25 Loss 20–3–2 Daniel Valladares SD 12 Jul 1, 2022 Centro Deportivo Revolución, Monterrey, Mexico Lost IBF mini-flyweight title
24 Win 20–2–2 Pedro Taduran TD 7 (12) Feb 6, 2022 City Gymnasium, Digos, Philippines Retained IBF mini-flyweight title;
Majority TD: Taduran cut from accidental head clash
23 Win 19–2–2 Pedro Taduran UD 12 Feb 27, 2021 Bula Gym, General Santos, Philippines Won IBF mini-flyweight title
22 Win 18–2–2 Jayson Francisco TKO 5 (8), 1:33 Dec 15, 2019 Robinsons Place, General Santos, Philippines
21 Draw 17–2–2 Jayson Vayson PTS 6 Sep 7, 2019 Barangay Fort Bonifac, Taguig, Philippines
20 Win 17–2–1 Mike Kinaadman TKO 3 (10), 1:35 Jun 28, 2019 Municipal Gym, Maco, Philippines
19 Loss 16–2–1 Samuel Salva UD 12 Mar 23, 2019 Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay, Philippines
18 Win 16–1–1 Clyde Azarcon UD 12 Aug 21, 2018 Gaisano Mall of Davao, Davao City, Philippines Won vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
17 Win 15–1–1 Rodel Tejares KO 3 (8), 0:46 Mar 25, 2018 Gaisano Mall of Davao, Davao City, Philippines
16 Win 14–1–1 Bonjun Loperez UD 10 Dec 17, 2017 Robinsons Place, General Santos, Philippines
15 Win 13–1–1 Guangxiong Li KO 3 (8), 0:55 Sep 29, 2017 Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China
14 Win 12–1–1 Rez Padrogane TKO 5 (6), 2:07 Jul 24, 2017 South Cotabato Gym, Koronadal, Philippines
13 Win 11–1–1 Lyster Jun Pronco KO 6 (10), 2:55 May 12, 2017 Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
12 Win 10–1–1 Jerald Paclar KO 7 (10), 2:44 Mar 18, 2017 Capitol Gym, Digos, Philippines
11 Draw 9–1–1 Jerald Paclar TD 3 (10), 0:54 Dec 17, 2016 Robinsons Place, General Santos, Philippines
10 Win 9–1 Ian Ligutan UD 10 Jun 4, 2016 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Jessie Suacasa KO 3 (6), 1:47 Feb 13, 2016 Buluan, Philippines
8 Win 7–1 Jerome Clavite UD 8 Dec 19, 2015 City Gym, Panabo, Philippines
7 Win 6–1 JanJan Santos MD 6 Sep 6, 2015 Barangay Labangal Gym, General Santos, Philippines
6 Win 5–1 Saddam Barambangan TKO 3 (6), 1:32 May 30, 2015 Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
5 Win 4–1 Nestor Languido TKO 1 (6), 2:59 Apr 5, 2015 Freedom Park, Panabo, Philippines
4 Loss 3–1 Jerald Paclar UD 6 Jan 31, 2015 University of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium, Davao City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Jason Sanchez UD 4 Nov 8, 2014 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Gilbert Torres TKO 1 (4), 2:59 Aug 23, 2014 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Rodante Suacasa UD 4 Jun 28, 2014 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Astbury, Matt (January 27, 2022). "Rene Cuarto vs. Pedro Taduran 2: Date, fight time, TV channel and live stream | DAZN News US". DAZN. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "Boxing record for Rene Mark Cuarto". BoxRec.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Rene Mark Cuarto vs. Rodante Suacasa". BoxRec. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Rene Mark Cuarto vs. Clyde Azarcon". BoxRec. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Taduran takes on Cuarto in All-Filipino world title fight!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  6. ^ Songalia, Ryan (November 10, 2020). "Pedro Taduran Expected To Defend IBF Strawweight Title Against Countryman Rene Cuarto". ringtv.com. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  7. ^ Donovan, Jake (February 27, 2021). "Rene Mark Cuarto Outlasts Pedro Taduran To Win IBF Strawweight Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Donovan, Jake (January 12, 2022). "Rene Mark Cuarto-Pedro Taduran: IBF Strawweight Title Fight Rematch Set, January 29 In DIgos City, Philippines". boxingscene.com. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Ramos, Gerry (February 6, 2022). "Cuarto stakes IBF belt against Taduran in all-Filipino title rematch". spin.ph. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  10. ^ Songalia, Ryan (February 6, 2022). "Rene Mark Cuarto Decisions Pedro Taduran Again, Retains IBF Strawweight Belt". ringtv.com. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  11. ^ "IBF king Cuarto to defend title against Valladares in May!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "Daniel Valladares contra René Mark Cuarto el primero de julio". notifight.com. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  13. ^ Songalia, Ryan (July 1, 2022). "Bloodied Daniel Valladares Wins Split Decision Over Rene Mark Cuarto, Claims IBF Strawweight Belt". ringtv.com. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  14. ^ Donovan, Jake (December 23, 2022). "Former IBF Titlist Rene Mark Cuarto Knocks Out Dexter Alimento In 2nd Round, Eyes Valladares-Shigeoka Winner". boxingscene.com. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  15. ^ "重岡銀次朗が4月にクアルトと暫定王座決定戦 王者バラダレスは左鼓膜穿孔で再戦できず/ボクシング". sanspo.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  16. ^ "【ボクシング】重岡銀次朗、9回KOで世界王座!故郷熊本地震の4・16「笑顔を届けたかった」". nikkansports.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF mini-flyweight champion
27 February 2021 – 1 July 2022
Succeeded by