Juan Martin Elorde


Juan Martin "Bai" Elorde is a Filipino boxer. He is a former WBO Asia Pacific featherweight and WBO Oriental lightweight champion. He is managed and promoted by his father Johnny Elorde.

Early years

Juan Martin Elorde is the eldest of the three sons of Johnny Elorde, and the grandson of Gabriel Elorde. His brother Juan Miguel Elorde is also a boxer. The other is Nico Elorde, a professional Basketball player in the Philippines playing in the PBA.
Elorde and his brothers were introduced to boxing by his father as a way to induce discipline. He started fighting in amateur boxing at age 15 and eventually won gold medal in the national open.

Notable fights

Bai defeated Indonesian Musa Letding to win the vacant WBO Oriental Lightweight title via unanimous decision on 25 March 2016. Bai had a tough time closing in on Letding but was able to counter the latter by his stinging jabs. He won 98-92 in all of the judges' score cards. The title is Elorde's second regional title. The previous was the WBO Asia Pacific Super Featherweight title he held from March 2013 to March 2016.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Win20-1-1 Musa LetdingUD10 2016-03-29Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay, Metro Manila.png" />Won vacant WBO Oriental lightweight title
21Win19-1-1 Master SuroUD10 2015-12-12The Flash Grand Ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila.png" />
20Win18-1-1 Yakobus HelukaTKO6, 0:382015-09-12
19Win17-1-1 Hirotsugu YamamotoUD12 2015-03-25Manila Hotel Manila, Metro Manila.png" />Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title
18Win16-1-1 Juniston SimbolonTD6, 2:562014-08-22Retained WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title
17Draw15-1-1 Chaiyong ChanthahongTD2 2014-02-01Referee stopped the fight due to accidental headbutt on Bai Elorde,
Retained WBO super featherweight title
16Win16-1-0 Rajakru Sor RungwatanaTKO2, 1:492013-08-10
15Win14-1-0 Paiboon LorkamUD10 2013-03-25Won Vacant WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight Title
14Win13-1-0 Gerry SismundoTKO4 2012-10-20SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila.png" />
13Win12-1-0 Chinarong Or WongsuriKO3 2011-03-25Pasay City, Metro Manila.png" />
12Loss11-1-0 Angel RodriguezUD4 2010-11-13Arlington, Texas, United States.png" />
11Win11-0-0 Sahasawat KhaedonKO1, 2:242010-10-02
10Win10-0-0 Kan HamongkolKO2, 0:422010-03-25
9Win9-0-0 Jomar BorbonUD6 2008-10-24
8Win8-0-0 Mark MarianoUD6 2009-07-25
7Win7-0-0 Romnick DejanoKO1, 2:372008-09-13Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.png" />
6Win6-0-0Cris DollesinUD4 2007-12-02Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila.png" />
5Win5-0-0 Glen MondolMD4 2007-11-14Mall of Asia, Pasay, Metro Manila.png" />
4Win4-0-0 Ronnel EsparasUD4 2007-10-06
3Win3-0-0 Rommel DiscalsoteKO3, 2:462007-07-28
2Win2-0-0 Leo AlbaoUD4 2007-03-23
1Win1-0 Joseph MateoUD424 Feb 2007 Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Cebu.png" />Professional debut.