Leopoldo Serrantes
Profession: Athlete
Birthday: March 9, 1962
Leopoldo Serrantes is a former Filipino boxer best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, making him one of the Philippines’ Olympic boxing medalists. Competing in the men’s light flyweight division, his Olympic success came during a competitive era of international amateur boxing.
Serrantes’ achievement added to the Philippines’ growing reputation as a boxing powerhouse and helped bridge the gap between early Olympic medalists and the modern era of Filipino boxing excellence. His discipline, ring intelligence, and international exposure made him a respected figure in Philippine sports history.
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Olympic Achievement
- Bronze Medal, Men’s Light Flyweight Boxing – 1988 Seoul Olympics
- Represented the Philippines in one of the most competitive Olympic boxing fields
- Part of the country’s elite group of Olympic boxing medalists
Legacy and Recognition
- Olympic bronze medalist in boxing
- Recognized as a key figure in the late-1980s Philippine boxing scene
- Contributed to the continuity of Philippine success in Olympic boxing
- Remembered as one of the country’s reliable international competitors
Life and Public Image
- Known for humility, discipline, and professionalism
- Maintained a relatively private life after competitive boxing
- Respected among boxing circles and sports historians
- His Olympic achievement remains a point of national pride
Fun Facts
- One of the few Filipino boxers to medal at the Seoul 1988 Olympics
- Competed in the light flyweight division, known for speed and technique
- Part of the generation that sustained Philippine Olympic boxing momentum
- His medal helped inspire future Filipino boxing medalists