| Dodie Boy Peñalosa | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Diosdado Peñalosa |
| Nickname(s) | Dodie Boy |
| Rated at | Flyweight |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | November 19, 1962 San Carlos City, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 2 |
Diosdado "Dodie Boy" Peñalosa (born November 19, 1962, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Philippines) is a retired Filipino boxer and a former IBF champion in the light flyweight and flyweight classes.
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Peñalosa won the Philippine lightweight title on November 26, 1982 by a 12th round stoppage against Romy Austria. He defended it against Alfredo Guanzon on January 30, 1983 although the bout ended in a no-contest for unknown reasons.
In 1983, he became the first IBF light flyweight champion with a technical knockout win over Satoshi Shingaki who would later become the inaugural IBF bantamweight champion. He defended the title three times before vacating the belt. In 1986, he moved up to challenge WBA Flyweight Title holder Hilario Zapata but lost.
Peñalosa later captured the IBF Flyweight Title the following year with a knockout win over Hi Sup Shin. He lost the belt in his first defense to Chang-Ho Choi. In 1989, he would get another shot at the IBF Flyweight Title against Dave McAuley, but lost a split decision. He retired in 1995.
It was revealed that Peñalosa has been suffering from polio since he was born.[1]
He has since become the trainer of Nonito Donaire after the young boxer had a bitter split with his father.[2]
Together on April 19, 2009, the team defeated Raul Martinez in Donaire's third title defense of his IBF Flyweight championship, a belt he once held in 1987.[3]
His younger brother, Gerry Peñalosa, is the WBO bantamweight champion. He has 3 children. Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr., a son of his, is also a professional boxer and boxing prospect.[4][5]
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
IBF Light Flyweight Champion 10 Dec 1983–1986 Vacates |
Succeeded by Jum-Hwan Choi |
| Preceded by Hi-Sup Shin |
IBF Flyweight Champion 22 Feb 1987– 5 Sep 1987 |
Succeeded by Chang-Ho Choi |