Criztian Pitt Laurente

Criztian Pitt Laurente
Personal information
Nickname
Golden Boy
Born (2000-01-15) January 15, 2000
General Santos, Philippines
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record[1]
Total fights15
Wins15
Win by KO9
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
International Boxing Association
2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bantamweight
Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines
2016 Philippine National Games Bantamweight
2014 Palarong Pambansa Bantamweight
2012 Palarong Pambansa Bantamweight

Criztian Pitt Laurente, Nicknamed "Golden Boy" (born January 15, 2000) is a Filipino prospect and professional boxer from General Santos.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Laurente was born on January 15, 2000, in General Santos, Philippines.[5] He is the son of Christino Laurente and Lalay Napoles. He is the third of four siblings, one of whom, Russu Laurente, is also a television personality and former amateur boxer.[6]

Criztian completed his elementary schooling in General Santos but dropped out of high school due to his boxing career. Throughout his amateur boxing career, he was cited as the best junior boxer in Asia in 2016 by Asian Boxing Confederation.[7][8][9] He was also cited during 2017 PSA Annual Awards and 2019 PSA Annual Awards handed out by Philippine Sportswriters Association.[10][11][12]

Later, Laurente was awarded as a Young Hero during the 1st Siklab Sports Youth Awards by the Philippine Olympic Committee.[13][14]

Boxing career

Criztian Pitt Laurente has an amateur record of 14–3 and a record of 12–0 as a professional, with 7 wins by knockout. He represented the Philippines to the 2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships,[15] Asian Junior Boxing Championships,[16] Children of Asia International Games,[17] Asian Youth Boxing Championships,[18][19] and Palarong Pambansa.[20]

On May 26, 2024, Criztian Pitt Laurente represented the Philippines for the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series and Boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Qualification, but soon bid his farewell as he lost against his rival opponent, Mukhammedsabyr Bazarbay of Kazakhstan, with a unanimous 5-0 decision.[21][22][23][24]

Professional boxing record

15 fights 15 wins 0 losses
By knockout 9 0
By decision 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
15 Win 15–0 Hebi Marapu UD 10 2025-08-31 Phela Grande Convention Center, General Santos, Philippines Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title
14 Win 14–0 Alvin Lagumbay KO 2 (8), 1:59 2025-04-27 Venue 88, General Santos City, Philippines
13 Win 13–0 Alven Vergara KO 1 (8), 2:47 2024-12-07 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
12 Win 12–0 Munkhdalai Batochir UD 8 2023-03-11 Cheongpyeong Family Hotel, Cheongpyeong, South Korea
11 Win 11–0 JR Magboo KO 1 (10), 0:45 2022-11-20 Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong, Philippines Won vacant PBF super featherweight title
10 Win 10–0 Richard Bulacan UD 10 2022-06-18 Mobo, Masbate Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Vicente Casido UD 2 (8), 2:12 2022-02-26 Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Ernie Sanchez TKO 5 (8), 0:33 2021-10-23 Bawing Gym, General Santos, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Kim Lindog KO 3 (8),2:59 2021-07-16 Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Ernesto Saulong UD 8 2021-03-20 Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Boyce Sultan UD 6 2020-02-08 Barangay Apas Sports Complex, Cebu City, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Jasper Cayno UD 6 2019-12-14 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Christian Gabayeron KO 1 (4), 0:32 2019-08-24 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Rogelio Boyles TKO 2 (4), 0:59 2019-06-28 Maco Municipal Gym, Maco, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Rey John Indita TKO 2 (4), 1:24 2019-04-30 Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines

Controversies

Canceled Fight

On February 5, 2022, several minutes before the main event started, Doctor Unabia canceled Laurente due to unknown pre-fight medical scans.[25][26][27][28]

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Criztian Pitt Laurente". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Filipino prospect Criztian Pitt Laurente". The Ring. February 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Manny Pacquiao graces revival". Rappler. November 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "Laurente quickly disposes Magboo". The Philippine Star. November 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Payo, Jasmine W. (February 25, 2017). "Boxing's boy braveheart". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ^ ""Criztian Pitt Laurente stays in gold hunt" Joaquin M. Henson". The Philippine Star. August 28, 2018.
  7. ^ ""Young Laurente Honored in Asia" Ramon Rafael C. Bonilla". BusinessMirror. January 1, 2017.
  8. ^ "ABC hails Laurente". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  9. ^ "Laurente sets sights". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  10. ^ "Pocari Sweat leads 40 recipients". Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  11. ^ ""Brandon Vera, Thirdy, Fajardo head Best Dressed list at PSA Awards" SPINPH". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 27, 2019.
  12. ^ ""27 entities, champions feted in PSA Awards rites" ThePhilippineStar". The Philippine Star. February 27, 2019.
  13. ^ ""PSC-POC Media Group Siklab awards" Pang-Masa". The Philippine Star. June 23, 2018.
  14. ^ ""Olympians Hidilyn Diaz, Onyok Velasco honored in Siklab awards" Reuben Terrado". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 29, 2018.
  15. ^ ""Pitt Laurente the lone Pinoy standing, makes medal round in world meet" Gerry Ramos". Summit Media. August 27, 2018.
  16. ^ ""Laurente, Pangga dominates boxing tourney in Palawan" Sun Star". Sun.Star. August 4, 2017.
  17. ^ "Laurente Nails PH". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  18. ^ ""Mag-utol na Laurente asam ang Finals seat" Chris Co". The Philippine Star. August 26, 2018.
  19. ^ ""Filipino pugs advance to Asian Youth Boxing Championships quarterfinals" Rappler". Rappler. April 23, 2018.
  20. ^ ""Boxing's boy braveheart" Jasmine W. Payo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 25, 2017.
  21. ^ "Criztian Pitt Laurente World Qualification Tournament". Rappler.
  22. ^ "Laurente Loses in Olympic Qualifiers". GMA New Media.
  23. ^ "Laurente Stumbles in Paris Qualifier". Manila Bulletin.
  24. ^ "Kazakh Ousts Laurente". Daily Tribune (Philippines).
  25. ^ "Criztian Laurente Fight Canceled". The Ring. February 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "Criztian Laurente Fight Canceled at last minute". SunStar. February 7, 2022.
  27. ^ "Gab calls probe controversial fight". The Philippine Star. February 8, 2022.
  28. ^ "Gensan boxer Laurente wala nadayon". Bombo Radyo Philippines. February 7, 2022.
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