# Dennis Tubieron

Diohines Reguma Tubieron (born 28 December 1989) is a Filipino professional boxer from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. Also known as Dennis "Scorpion" Tubieron by his ring moniker.
Tubieron is a former WBC International Bantamweight champion.

## Amateur career

At the age of 17, Tubieron became the trainer of Kalayaan National High School boxing team which later won an overall gold medal in the Palarong NCR boxing division. The victory in the regional level earned the team's opportunity to compete at the national competition. In the 52nd Palarong Pambansa (Filipino for "National Games") was held in Tacloban City, Leyte. The student participants of KNHS boxing team won 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals respectively.
Tubieron juggled his amateur boxing career and high school studies to be able to help his family financially. Tubieron eventually decided to discontinue his high school education to pursue a career in professional boxing.

## Professional career

In 2009 at the age of 19, he joined Ariscon's boxing stable. After three years, he was eventually led to Gabriel "Bebot" Elorde's boxing stable and continued his boxing career under his management. He currently resides in Sucat, Parañaque and is training under the Elorde boxing stable.
Tubieron made his professional debut on June 20, 2009 against fellow Filipino Claver Ventolero. The bout took place in Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Tunasan, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila and he won via a unanimous decision.
On September 8, 2012, Tubieron won the WBC International Bantamweight title by defeating the Japanese defending champion Hiroki Shiino by eight-round Technical Knockout.
On March 16, 2013, Tubieron defended the WBC International Bantamweight title against the Indonesian challenger James Mokoginta. Tubieron won the fight via third-round Technical Knockout. The boxing event was held at the PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque, Metro Manila.
On September 26, 2014, Tubieron scored a minor upset over highly touted Featherweight prospect Rogelio Jun Doliguez in the headliner of Saved By The Bell Promotions’ boxing card held at the Mandaluyong City Gymnasium. Tubieron had his hand raised in victory via Technical Majority Decision with the scores of 47-47, 47-46 and 47-46 after Doliguez suffered a deep cut on his forehead following a clash of heads, prompting referee Sammy Bernabe Sr. to halt the contest at the end of round five.
On December 28, 2014, he fought to a draw against Carlo Magali for the vacant WBC International Featherweight championship. Magali suffered a cut on his right eyelid from an accidental clash of heads. The automatic point deduction prevented Tubieron from becoming the fourth Filipino owner of the title.
On April 11, 2015, Tubieron lost on points against the Englishman from Leeds prospect Josh Warrington once again for the vacant WBC International Featherweight title. In the fifth round, a timekeeping error occurred allowing the round to last full four minutes and sixth round lasted for two minutes. The bout took place at the First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, United Kingdom.

## Professional boxing record

| 29 fights | 19 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 5 |
| By decision | 11 | 3 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 29 | Loss | 19–8–2 | Tae Il Atsumi | KO | 2 (8), 2:35 | 31 Jul 2016 | Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka, Japan | |
| 28 | Loss | 19–7–2 | Ryosuke Iwasa | KO | 7 (10), 1:42 | 6 Feb 2016 | Korakuen Hall, Tolyo, Japan | |
| 27 | Loss | 19–6–2 | Takafumi Nakajima | UD | 8 | 16 Nov 2015 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 26 | Loss | 19–5–2 | Mitchell Smith | KO | 1 (10), 2:42 | 24 Jul 2015 | Wembley Arena, Wembley, England | For WBO Inter-continental super featherweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 19–4–2 | Josh Warrington | UD | 12 | 11 Apr 2015 | Leeds Arena, Leeds, England | For vacant WBC International featherweight title |
| 24 | Draw | 19–3–2 | Carlo Magali | MD | 12 | 28 Dec 2014 | The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | For vacant WBC International featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 19–3–1 | Rogelio Jun Doliguez | TD | 5 (10) | 26 Sep 2014 | Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | Rey Ramos | SD | 6 | 28 Jun 2014 | The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 21 | Win | 17–3–1 | Samuel Apuya | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | 15 Mar 2014 | Barangay San Dionisio Covered Court, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 20 | Loss | 16–3–1 | Valentine Borg | TKO | 6 (10), 2:46 | 13 Dec 2013 | State Sports Centre, Homebush, New South Wales, Australia | For vacant IBO Asia Pacific lightweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 | Rufino Mante | KO | 8 (10), 1:20 | 27 Oct 2013 | The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–2–1 | Hiroki Shiino | KO | 2 (12), 0:29 | 10 Jun 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | For vacant OPBF bantamweight title; Tubieron fails to make weight, title at stake for Shiino only |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | James Mokoginta | TKO | 3 (12), 0:50 | 16 Mar 2013 | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Casino Filipino, Parañaque, Philippines | Retained WBC International bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Hiroki Shiino | TKO | 8 (12), 2:31 | 8 Sep 2012 | The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | Won WBC International bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 13–1–1 | Rex Olisa | UD | 10 | 11 Mar 2012 | Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 14 | Loss | 12–1–1 | Lubabalo Msuthu | SD | 12 | 19 Nov 2011 | Montecasino, Johannesburg, South Africa | For vacant WBF bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Richard Pumicpic | UD | 10 | 18 Jun 2011 | Provincial Capitol, Puerto Princesa, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Ryan Origenes | TKO | 7 (10), 1:27 | 19 Feb 2011 | Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines | Stoppage win for Tubieron after Origenes was declared unfit to continue from a cut below his left eye caused by a punch in round 2 |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Edison Berwela | UD | 10 | 22 Dec 2010 | Imus Sports Gymnasium, Imus, Philippines | |
| 10 | Draw | 9–0–1 | Adelino Balongcas | TD | 3 (8), 1:58 | 20 Nov 2010 | Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines | Fight stopped due to a cut on Balongcas' eyebrow caused by an accidental headbutt |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Rey Liparanon | UD | 6 | 26 Sep 2010 | Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Allan Ranada | UD | 6 | 7 Aug 2010 | Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Noel Sungahid | TKO | 7 (10), 0:51 | 26 Jun 2010 | Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Bagumbayan, Taguig, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jay Balido | TKO | 3 (8), 2:15 | 31 May 2010 | Eastwood City Central Plaza, Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jun Piacidad | UD | 8 | 21 Feb 2010 | Barangay Libis Espina, Caloocan, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ronnie Pelonia | UD | 6 | 12 Dec 2009 | Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Arjet Caballes | UD | 6 | 24 Oct 2009 | Filinvest Housing Covered Court, Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ricky Cabatingan | TKO | 1 (4), 2:46 | 19 Aug 2009 | LDB Sports Arena, Mangilag Sur, Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Claver Ventolero | UD | 4 | 20 Jun 2009 | Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa, Philippines | |