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
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