Morris East
📍 Place of Birth: Olongapo City, Philippines
19
Wins
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4
Losses
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0
Draws
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12
KOs
Career: 1989 –
1995
Belts Won
World Titles
WBA
WBA World
Super Lightweight
Won: Sep 09, 1992 TKO R11 Akinobu HiranakaLost: Jan 12, 1993 TKO R8 Juan Martin Coggi
Regional Belts
Philippines
Philippines GAB
Welterweight
Won: May 27, 1995 UD Robert AzumahLost: May 26, 1996 Vacated
Philippines
Philippines GAB
Super Welterweight
Won: Mar 25, 1995 TKO R1 Jun CastilloLost: Mar 24, 1996 Vacated
OPBF
OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
Super Lightweight
Won: Feb 29, 1992 KO R10 Pyung Sub KimLost: Feb 28, 1993 Vacated
About Morris East
Morris East (born August 8, 1973, in Olongapo, Philippines) is a retired Filipino southpaw who made history in the light welterweight division. Turning professional at just 15, he captured the WBA world title in 1992 with an 11th-round TKO of Akinobu Hiranaka in Tokyo, earning recognition as the youngest Filipino world champion at 19 years old. That victory was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year. East lost the belt in his first defense to Martín Coggi and retired in 1995 after winning the GAB light middleweight crown, becoming one of the youngest former world champions to retire. His career record stands at 25 fights, 20 wins (12 KOs), 4 losses, and 1 no contest. After boxing, East built a respected career as a trainer in the U.S., working with champions like Zab Judah and Nonito Donaire, while his personal story of reconnecting with his father after winning the world title added a poignant chapter to his legacy.
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Fight Record 24 bouts
Morris East Also Mentioned In 221 articles
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PHILBOXING.COM 'S EXCLUSIVE REPORT AND IMAGES OF NONITO DONAIRE'S FIRST NEW YORK CITY WORKOUT , by Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com
16 Oct 2011
dSource Exclusive: Donaire Camp updates + interview 10 days before Narvaez fight , by Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com ↗
13 Oct 2011
Pacquiao looks forward to Baguio City training , by Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com
19 Sep 2011
Donaire camp updates: Donaire looks for new trainer , by Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com ↗
11 Sep 2011
SGG BARES INITIAL SEPT 24 FIGHT CARD LINE-UP , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
23 Aug 2011
25 greatest Phl boxers , by Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star ↗
28 Jul 2011
In the best shape of his life, Donaire says Judah will be tough to beat , by Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com ↗
24 Jul 2011
Zab Judah's Faith Is His Weapon , by Mark F. Villanueva, PhilBoxing.com
23 Jul 2011
PHOTO: ZAB JUDAH MEDIA WORKOUT , PhilBoxing.com
21 Jul 2011
'I'll be back soon': Nonito Donaire Jr. breaks his silence - Exclusive Interview , by Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com ↗
04 Jul 2011
Saga of the Filipino Road Warriors , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com
27 Jun 2011
Donaire anxious to fight , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
15 May 2011
Following in Manny's footsteps , by Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star ↗
11 May 2011
'Floyd's been playing duck-duck-goose': dSource Exclusive Interview w/ Zab Judah , by Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com ↗
05 May 2011
?If I were to train Mosley?? Boxing trainers lay gameplans for Sugar Shane , by Kenneth Ragpala, Filipino Boxing Journal ↗
20 Apr 2011
Former champ picks Pacquiao over Mosley , by Ryan Songalia, GMA News Online ↗
16 Apr 2011
Zab Judah Talks Marquez, Pacquiao-Mosley, Mabuza, More , by Lem Satterfield, BoxingScene.com ↗
09 Mar 2011
AN OPEN LETTER TO NONITO DONAIRE, JR.: BULLET IS FASTER THAN A SONIC-BOOM PUNCH , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com
07 Mar 2011
Donaire Family To Nonito Jr. and Rachel: Please, Leave Us Alone! , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com
01 Mar 2011
Going for (Olympic Gold) , by Joseph Pimentel, Asian Journal ↗
19 Sep 2010
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