Kenneth Llover
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Lover Boy |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 15 January 2003 General Trias, Cavite, Philippines |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 166 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Win by KO | 11 |
Kenneth Llover (born 15 January 2003) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Bantamweight champion since March 2025.
Professional career
Early career
After composing a record of 5–0 with four wins ending via knockout, Llover fought fellow undefeated prospect Ridick Tablanza for the vacant Luzon Professional Boxing Association (LuzProBA) bantamweight title where Llover prevailed via unanimous decision with the scores of 79–73 and 78–74. After a dominating victory from Llover, he fought for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) bantamweight strap on 9 October 2022 against 10–17–1 Jerry Francisco in Parañaque, Llover prevailed via second-round TKO.[1]
Llover vs. Cañete
On 21 January 2023, Llover defended his PBF bantamweight belt against fellow prospect knockout-artist Benny Cañete in Mandaluyong to headline a Blow by Blow event, Llover stopped Cañete's unbeaten streak with a unanimous decision statement.[1]
Llover vs. Pagaling
On 29 July 2023 at a Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow By Blow event, Llover battled against compatriot prospect James Pagaling for the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) "Youth" bantamweight title in the public San Juan Gym,[2] Llover scored a memorable sensational left hand to the jaw in the fourth round that immediately knocked Pagaling out.[3]
Rise up the ranks
Llover vs. Heno
On 5 November 2023, back in Llover's hometown of General Trias, Cavite in a twelve-rounder World Boxing Council-affiliated Asian Boxing Council (ABCO) Continental bantamweight championship against former veteran world-title challenger Edward "El Heneral" Heno,[4] Llover prevailed via unanimous decision.[5][6]
Llover vs. Dekanarudo
On 15 December 2024 in Osaka, Japan, Llover's debut outside of the Philippines, he was set to face against Japanese regional contender Tulio Dekanarudo for the vacant "Interim" Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight strap, Llover scored a sensational victory as he stopped the latter in 58 seconds.[7][8][9]
Llover vs. Kurihara
Due to being the mandatory challenger for the OPBF bantamweight title, Llover was set to face the absolute OPBF champion veteran Keita Kurihara for the OPBF championship in the famed Korakuen Hall, Tokyo,[10] Llover scored a stunning first-round stoppage victory after the referee prompted the bout to halt due to a barrage of punches that hit the already-stunned Kurihara.[11][12]
Llover vs. Concepción
On 30 April 2025, Llover signed with Kōki Kameda's Kameda Promotions through Gerrypens Promotion (Gerry Peñalosa) for three fights.[13] Thereafter, in July 2025, Llover was scheduled to a 10 rounds bout against former two-division world champion Luis Concepción on 17 August 2025 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines.[14][15][16] During the bout Llover scored a TKO victory against Concepción to remain undefeated, the referee halted the bout with 30 seconds left in the eighth-round. Llover improved his record to 15 wins with 10 knockouts.[17]
Llover vs. Baldor
Llover is schedule to fight against Argentine Luciano Francisco Baldor on a 10-round match at Bishkek Arena in Kyrgyzstan on October 26, 2025, under the SaikouXLush Boxing Promotion. Originally, Team Llover had been in talks for a title eliminator bout against Landile Ngxeke, but the negotiations fell through as Ngxeke reportedly wanted to pursue a direct world title shot instead against. llover's Promoter Gerry Penalosa stated "We wanted a title eliminator this October. We did all we could to make it happen, but negotiations did not go the way we hoped for,”[18]
Professional boxing record
| 16 fights | 16 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Luciano Baldor | KO | 4 (10), 1:42 | 26 Oct 2025 | Bishkek Arena, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Concepción | TKO | 8 (10), 2:27 | 17 Aug 2025 | Winford Resort and Casino, Manila, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Keita Kurihara | TKO | 1 (12), 2:33 | 24 Mar 2025 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won OPBF bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Tulio Dekanarudo | TKO | 1 (12), 0:58 | 15 Dec 2024 | Sumiyoshi Sports Center, Osaka, Japan | Won vacant OPBF interim bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Chencheng Yang | UD | 10 | 24 Aug 2024 | BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Edward Heno | UD | 12 | 5 Nov 2023 | General Trias Convention and Cultural Center, General Trias, Philippines | Won vacant WBC-ABCO Continental bantamweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | James Pagaling | KO | 4 (10), 2:57 | 29 Jul 2023 | Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines GAB Youth bantamweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ramel Antaran | TKO | 5 (10), 1:50 | 16 Apr 2023 | Masbate, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Benny Cañete | UD | 10 | 21 Jan 2023 | Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong, Philippines | Retained PBF bantamweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jonathan Francisco | TKO | 2 (8), 1:30 | 9 Oct 2022 | BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant PBF bantamweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ridick Tablanza | UD | 8 | 31 Jul 2022 | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines | Won vacant LuzProBA bantamweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Miller Alapormina | UD | 6 | 14 May 2022 | General Trias Sports Park, General Trias, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Rolly Dorong | KO | 4 (6), 0:14 | 5 Feb 2022 | Bogo, Cebu, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jover Amistoso | TKO | 4 (4), 2:49 | 4 Sep 2021 | Urdaneta Cultural Sports Complex, Urdaneta, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jemark Gandao | KO | 1 (4) | 20 Mar 2021 | Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Richard Quebec | TKO | 1 (4), 1:08 | 5 Mar 2020 | Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines |
Titles in boxing
Regional/International titles
- PBF bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
- WBC Asia Continental bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
- OPBF bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
Interim regional titles
- OPBF interim bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
Youth titles
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Panindigan: Walang Talo | Himself | Online Documentary – INCTV Dated October 10 |
References
- ^ a b Rosal, Glendale G. (20 January 2023). "Unbeaten Cañete, Llover clash in Blow by Blow mainer Saturday". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ The Wires (28 July 2023). "Kenneth Llover, James Pagaling dispute Phl Youth bantamweight crown". spin.ph. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Giongco, Nick (30 July 2023). "Llover flattens Pagaling in 4". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (2 November 2023). "Kenneth Llover to fight Edward Heno for WBC belt on Sunday". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Aznar, Edri K. (6 November 2023). "Llover beats Heno for WBC Asia belt". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Siasat, JM (6 November 2023). "Kenneth Llover decisions Edward Heno to capture WBC Asia Continental title". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (15 December 2024). "Llover claims OPBF title with stunning 1st rd. TKO win in Japan". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Luarca, Roy (15 December 2024). "Santisima, Llover stop Japanese foes, bag regional titles in Osaka". rappler.com. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Aznar, Edri K. (16 December 2024). "Santisima, Llover win in Osaka". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Siasat, JM (4 March 2025). "Kenneth Llover braces for most important fight yet in Japan". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Siasat, JM (24 March 2025). "Kenneth Llover stops Japanese foe in 1 to claim OPBF title". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (24 March 2025). "Kenneth Llover wrests OPBF title with stunning 1st-round TKO vs. Kurihara". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Aznar, Edri K. (30 April 2025). "Llover signs with Kameda Promotions". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Siasat, JM (7 July 2025). "Kenneth Llover to battle former two-division champ in Manila". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Magallon, Reynald I. (7 July 2025). "Unbeaten prospect Kenneth Llover tests mettle vs former two-division champ". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (12 July 2025). "Unbeaten Kenneth Llover faces ex-world champ Luis Concepcion next". spin.ph. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (19 August 2025). "Kenneth Llover stays undefeated with knockout win over Panama's Luis Concepcion". manilatimes.net. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Siasat, JM (5 October 2025). "Kenneth Llover battles towering foe in Kyrgyzstan". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
External links
- Boxing record for Kenneth Llover from BoxRec (registration required)