Michael Farenas is a protege of former world two division champion Gerry Penalosa.
12 Facts About Michael Farenas
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Michael Farenas made his professional debut on September 19,2004 against Octavio Olinar at the Sports and Cultural Complex in Mandaue, Philippines.
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On March 15,2008, Michael Farenas challenged Mexican boxer Baudel Cardenas in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez big fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Paradise, Nevada.
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Michael Farenas won the World Professional Boxing Federation featherweight title on October 3,2009 by stopping South Korean fighter Jae-Bong Jang in 9 rounds.
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On March 13,2010, Michael Farenas was included in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey bout.
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Michael Farenas lost by an eight-round unanimous decision and practically blew away his chance at a possible world title bout.
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Michael Farenas had difficulty handling Aguilar who had the edge during infighting sequences.
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Michael Farenas went on to win 7 straight fights after the Aguilar fight and a draw against Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA title.
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Michael Farenas then landed an undercard fight on the Pacquiao-Marquez 4 event on December 8,2012.
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Michael Farenas fought highly regarded Yuriorkis Gamboa in a 12-round battle for the interim WBA strap.
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Michael Farenas was knocked down twice but rallied to deliver a knockdown of his own in the 9th round.
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Michael Farenas dropped Zayas three times in the first round en route to a TKO win against the journeyman.