Genesis Llasos Servania (born August 15, 1991) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the WBO featherweight title in 2017.
Early life As with many other boxers from the Philippines, Servania came from a poor family before arising into fame. His father was convicted in a crime earlier, and couldn't get a job. In return, his mother went out to sell fishes to provide the needs of their family. Eventually, Servania dropped out of school at the age of 15, and became a tricycle driver.
To earn more for living, Servania started joining local tournaments as an amateur boxer, and won few fights before turning pro. He was then introduced to Antonio L. Aldeguer of ALA Promotions.
Professional career Servania made his professional debut on February 21, 2009, at the age of 17, defeating Mike Espanosa via KO at the second round at PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Bacolod City, Philippines.
On June 2, 2012, the then 20-year Servania, won the vacant WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight title via TKO, knocking-down a more experienced Mexican boxer Genaro 'Pablonito' García at the 12th round.
On his next fight held on August 18, 2012, Servania captured another belt, the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight title against Jorge Pazos of Mexico via unanimous decision.
On October 26, 2013, during the Pinoy Pride XXII, Servania won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title after knocking-out Panama's Rafael Concepción at the 2nd round.
During the Pinoy Pride XXVII held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 5, 2014, Servania stopped the Mexican Jose 'Matador' Cabrera at the 10th round, and retained his WBO Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title.
On April 29, 2017, Genesis Servania stops Ralph Jhon Lulu in two rounds to claim the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Featherweight title in Japan.
On November 22, 2017, Servania had an exciting battle with Óscar Valdez for Valdez' WBO featherweight title, Servania lost via unanimous decision.
On February 10, 2019, Servania fell short against Carlos Castro for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title.
After a losing streak against Andres Cortes and Ryosuke Iwasa, Servania returns against Indonesian journeyman boxer Waldo Sabu, in November 2023 in Vietnam, initially, it was a professional bout, however, it was changed to an exhibition bout after Servania fails to make weight for the 135lbs limit, Servania defeated Sabu via 2nd-round KO.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes40Loss35–5 Aketelieti YelejianTKO10 (12), Feb 8, 202539Win35–4 Xiao Tao SuUD8Mar 16, 202438Loss34–4 Ryosuke IwasaKO4 (10), Oct 25, 202137Loss34–3 Andres CortesKO1 (8), Aug 14, 202136Win34–2 Pungluang Sor SingyuTD7 (10), Dec 15, 201935Win33–2 Ahmad LahizabTKO1 (8), Aug 24, 201934Loss32–2 Carlos CastroUD10Feb 10, 201933Win32–1 Carlos CarlsonKO3 (8), Sep 28, 201832Win31–1 Jason Butar ButarKO5 (8), May 13, 201831Win30–1 Kittiwat SirichotchayakunKO1 (8), Dec 17, 201730Loss29–1 Óscar ValdezUD12Sep 22, 201729Win29–0 Ralph Jhon LuluTKO2 (12), Apr 29, 201728Win28–0 Alexander EspinozaUD8Sep 11, 201627Win27–0 Hendrik BarongsayUD8Dec 31, 201526Win26–0 Juan Luis HernandezUD12Feb 7, 201525Win25–0 José CabreraRTD10 (12), Sep 5, 201424Win24–0 Alexander MuñozTKO12 (12), Mar 1, 201423Win23–0 Rafael ConcepciónTKO2 (12), Oct 26, 201322Win22–0 Konosuke TomiyamaTD9 (10), Jul 27, 201321Win21–0 Isack JuniorKO3 (10), May 25, 201320Win20–0 Angky AngkottaTKO7 (12), Mar 2, 201319Win19–0 Jorge PazosUD12Aug 18, 201218Win18–0 Genaro GarcíaTKO12 (12), Jun 2, 201217Win17–0 Nick OtienoUD10Mar 3, 201216Win16–0 Marcos CardenasUD10Dec 10, 201115Win15–0 Gerson GuerreroUD8Sep 10, 201114Win14–0 Richard DonaireTKO2 (8), Jun 11, 201113Win13–0 Prell TupasRTD4 (10), Apr 8, 201112Win12–0 Renan BranzuelaUD10Feb 27, 201111Win11–0 Alvin MakilingUD10Nov 20, 201010Win10–0 Dunryl MarcosUD10Aug 21, 20109Win9–0 Jestoni PepitoUD8Jul 24, 20108Win8–0 Jog AlimUD8Apr 24, 20107Win7–0 Jun PiacidadUD8Feb 5, 20106Win6–0 Melchor AbcedeKO6 (6), Nov 14, 20095Win5–0 Jomar CabusasUD6Aug 29, 20094Win4–0 Joseph AltiezaTKO1 (6), Jul 11, 20093Win3–0 Mar NonescanTD4 (4), May 30, 20092Win2–0 Powell BalabaUD4Mar 21, 20091Win1–0 Mike EspanosaKO2 (4), Feb 21, 2009
Exhibition boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes3Win1–0 Waldo SabuKO2 (8), Nov 19, 202320–0 Naoya Inoue3Aug 19, 201810–0 Naoya Inoue3Jul 3, 2016
Regional and minor titles WBO Asia Pacific Featherweight Title (April 2017) WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight Title (October 2013) WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight Title (August 2012) WBC International Silver Super Bantamweight Title (June 2012)
See also List of Filipino boxing world champions List of WBO world champions List of super-bantamweight boxing champions 2014 in Philippine sports 2015 in Philippine sports List of Philippine television specials aired in 2014
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