Jay Lloyd Quidlat made his professional debut in 2018, and in the space of a year, had already won 4 bouts performing in the Philippines, Japan and China. This win tally should realistically be extended to six , as Quidlat appeared to be the victim of some very dubious scoring in two drawn bouts. What were decidedly not dubious were his performances, where he consistently showed tight defences and pinpoint punching as his trademark.Two of his victims felt the brunt of this precision, falling to knockout at the hands of the Spark’s Boxing Gym boxer.
All this, and only 22 years of age!
The young man dubbed “The Storm” started his career in that perfectly named fashion, creating plenty of noise delivering two thunderous KO victories in his first two fights.
And he has looked nothing but impressive since. The fact that he has already tasted international experience is testament to his potential, and helps to put an “old head on young shoulders”.
Originally hailing from Iligan City in Lanao del Norte, Quidlat now trains at Paranaque. Being based in Manila, the promising fighter has been given access to top sparring and the ability to compete in local events. The exciting aspect of Quidlat’s career thus far is that he has shown constant improvement in each bout – constant progression!
Coming event will be put to the test, when he jumps in class to meet one of Philippines’ best super featherweight boxers in Arnel Baconaje. It is a huge assignment for Quidlat, but as he has looked so comfortable in all his previous bouts, it’s very possible that he will feel right at home against a better performed opponent. It will be an interesting contrast of styles also, as Baconaje shoots from a southpaw stance. It is notable that Lay Lloyd Quidlat looked estremely effective against a quality Japanese southpaw in Ryo Nakai, often picking him off with laser like counters. Both Baconaje and Quidlat have not fought since 2019, so that statistic certainly adds an additional layer of mystery to what should be an intriguing and high quality contest.
Arnel Baconaje experience versus the youthful exuberance and potential of Jay Lloyd Quidlat – definitely a fight not to be missed, and a fight where the boy from Iligan City will be out to
PHILIPPINES STAR A REAL UNDERDOG
December 24, 2024
Dear Partners,
I would like to take this moment to first wish you and your family a safe and blessed holiday season.
This annual report serves as a benchmark for our progress and a commitment to transparency in our operations. In 2024, a notable decline occurred in the number of professional boxing events held domestically. This downturn was primarily attributed to the cessation of grassroots events by VSP Promotions, a key promoter that played a crucial role in introducing new talent to the domestic professional boxing scene.
The challenges faced in organizing professional boxing events in Vietnam intensified in 2024 compared to the previous year, a reflection of the current market conditions. We anticipate this trend to persist in 2025 due to the continued existence of an unsupportive environment for event organizers, fostered by the local amateur boxing federation.
VBO organized the gathering of 10 commissions in Asia in 8/2024. It is our view that Asia has a fundamental challenge in how boxing is managed and supervised. Standardization and coherent cooperation models that have actionable and measurable outcomes will need to be developed in order to create more regional opportunities for the industry participants.
DOMESTIC REPORT 2024
INTERNATIONAL REPORT 2024
The VBO remains dedicated to securing international fight opportunities for Vietnamese boxers within safe environments. While the organization provides recommendations, the final decision to accept a fight rests solely with the boxers and their coaching teams.
OFFICIALS OF VBO REPORT 2024
VBO collects detailed performance data of each official in their assigned roles at every event. We compile these data for use towards training requirements to further improve their performance.
We hope that 2025 will bring more opportunities for the boxers between partnering countries and jointly continue to improve the quality of our officials. Have a wonderful holiday season! See you all in 2025.
Sincerely,
Lim Song
President of Vietnam Boxing Organization