Kenneth Llover
Filipino boxer (born 2003)
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Kenneth Llover (born 15 January 2003) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is currently the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Bantamweight champion since March 2025.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Lover Boy |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 15 January 2003 General Trias, Cavite, Philippines |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 166 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 17 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Win by KO | 12 |
Professional career
Early career
After composing a record of 5–0 with four wins ending via knockout, Llover fought fellow undefeated prospect Ridick Tablanza for the vacant Luzon Professional Boxing Association (LuzProBA) bantamweight title where Llover prevailed via unanimous decision with the scores of 79–73 and 78–74. After a dominating victory from Llover, he fought for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) bantamweight strap on 9 October 2022 against 10–17–1 Jerry Francisco in Parañaque, Llover prevailed via second-round TKO.[1]
Llover vs. Cañete
On 21 January 2023, Llover defended his PBF bantamweight belt against fellow prospect knockout-artist Benny Cañete in Mandaluyong to headline a Blow by Blow event, Llover stopped Cañete's unbeaten streak with a unanimous decision statement.[1]
Llover vs. Pagaling
On 29 July 2023 at a Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow By Blow event, Llover battled against compatriot prospect James Pagaling for the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) "Youth" bantamweight title in the public San Juan Gym,[2] Llover scored a memorable sensational left hand to the jaw in the fourth round that immediately knocked Pagaling out.[3]
Rise up the ranks
Llover vs. Heno
On 5 November 2023, back in Llover's hometown of General Trias, Cavite in a twelve-rounder World Boxing Council-affiliated Asian Boxing Council (ABCO) Continental bantamweight championship against former veteran world-title challenger Edward "El Heneral" Heno,[4] Llover prevailed via unanimous decision.[5][6]
Llover vs. Dekanarudo
On 15 December 2024 in Osaka, Japan, Llover's debut outside of the Philippines, he was set to face against Japanese regional contender Tulio Dekanarudo for the vacant "Interim" Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight strap, Llover scored a sensational victory as he stopped the latter in 58 seconds.[7][8][9]
Llover vs. Kurihara
Due to being the mandatory challenger for the OPBF bantamweight title, Llover was set to face the absolute OPBF champion veteran Keita Kurihara for the OPBF championship in the famed Korakuen Hall, Tokyo,[10] Llover scored a stunning first-round stoppage victory after the referee prompted the bout to halt due to a barrage of punches that hit the already-stunned Kurihara.[11][12]
Llover vs. Concepción
On 30 April 2025, Llover signed with Kōki Kameda's Kameda Promotions through Gerrypens Promotion (Gerry Peñalosa) for three fights.[13] Thereafter, in July 2025, Llover was scheduled to a 10 rounds bout against former two-division world champion Luis Concepción on 17 August 2025 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines.[14][15][16] During the bout Llover scored a TKO victory against Concepción to remain undefeated, the referee halted the bout with 30 seconds left in the eighth-round. Llover improved his record to 15 wins with 10 knockouts.[17]
Llover vs. Baldor
Llover fought Argentine Luciano Francisco Baldor on a 10-round match at Bishkek Arena in Kyrgyzstan on October 26, 2025, under the SaikouXLush Boxing Promotion. Originally, Team Llover had been in talks for a title eliminator bout against Landile Ngxeke, but the negotiations fell through as Ngxeke reportedly wanted to pursue a direct world title shot instead against. Llover's Promoter Gerry Penalosa stated "We wanted a title eliminator this October. We did all we could to make it happen, but negotiations did not go the way we hoped for,”[18] He defeated Baldor by knockout in the fourth round.[19]
Llover vs. Sailike
Llover knocked out Ayati Sailike in the second round at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan, on 27 December 2025.[20]
Professional boxing record
| 17 fights | 17 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Ayati Sailike | KO | 2 (10), 2:07 | 27 Dec 2025 | Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Japan | Retained OPBF bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Luciano Baldor | KO | 4 (10), 1:42 | 26 Oct 2025 | Bishkek Arena, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Concepción | TKO | 8 (10), 2:27 | 17 Aug 2025 | Winford Resort and Casino, Manila, Philippines | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Keita Kurihara | TKO | 1 (12), 2:33 | 24 Mar 2025 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won OPBF bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Tulio Dekanarudo | TKO | 1 (12), 0:58 | 15 Dec 2024 | Sumiyoshi Sports Center, Osaka, Japan | Won vacant OPBF interim bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Chencheng Yang | UD | 10 | 24 Aug 2024 | BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Edward Heno | UD | 12 | 5 Nov 2023 | General Trias Convention and Cultural Center, General Trias, Philippines | Won vacant WBC-ABCO Continental bantamweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | James Pagaling | KO | 4 (10), 2:57 | 29 Jul 2023 | Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines GAB Youth bantamweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ramel Antaran | TKO | 5 (10), 1:50 | 16 Apr 2023 | Masbate, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Benny Cañete | UD | 10 | 21 Jan 2023 | Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong, Philippines | Retained PBF bantamweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jonathan Francisco | TKO | 2 (8), 1:30 | 9 Oct 2022 | BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant PBF bantamweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ridick Tablanza | UD | 8 | 31 Jul 2022 | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines | Won vacant LuzProBA bantamweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Miller Alapormina | UD | 6 | 14 May 2022 | General Trias Sports Park, General Trias, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Rolly Dorong | KO | 4 (6), 0:14 | 5 Feb 2022 | Bogo, Cebu, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jover Amistoso | TKO | 4 (4), 2:49 | 4 Sep 2021 | Urdaneta Cultural Sports Complex, Urdaneta, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jemark Gandao | KO | 1 (4) | 20 Mar 2021 | Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Richard Quebec | TKO | 1 (4), 1:08 | 5 Mar 2020 | Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines |
Titles in boxing
Regional/International titles
- PBF bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
- WBC Asia Continental bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
- OPBF bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
Interim regional titles
- OPBF interim bantamweight champion (118 lbs)
Youth titles
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Panindigan: Walang Talo | Himself | Online Documentary – INCTV Dated October 10 |