Age, Biography and Wiki
Morris East was born on 8 August, 1973 in Olongapo, Philippines, is a Filipino boxer. Discover Morris East's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
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| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
8 August, 1973 |
| Birthday |
8 August |
| Birthplace |
Olongapo, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 50 years old group.
Morris East Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Morris East height is 5 ft 6 in and Weight Light welterweight.
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| Height |
5 ft 6 in |
| Weight |
Light welterweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Morris East Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Morris East worth at the age of 50 years old? Morris East’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Morris East's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Morris East Social Network
Timeline
Morris East (born August 8, 1973, in Olongapo, Philippines) is a retired Filipino professional boxer and boxing trainer.
East is the former GAB Light Middleweight, OPBF and WBA World Light Welterweight champion.
As a teenager, East moved to Cebu City and was spotted by Lito Cortes who brought him to the Cebu Coliseum gym.
Promoter Sammy Gello-ani then offered him amateur fights to keep him earning for his meals.
East turned professional in 1989 and won the WBA World Light Welterweight Championship by defeating Akinobu Hiranaka with an 11th-round TKO victory in Tokyo on 9 September 1992.
With the victory, East became the youngest ever Filipino to hold a world championship in boxing at the age of 19 years and 31 days old.
He is also the second youngest boxer to win a world title at 140 lbs., second to Puerto Rico's Wilfred Benítez, who won the WBA World Jr. Welterweight title when he was 17 years old, the youngest ever to win a world title in boxing history.
The victory over Hiranaka was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 1992.
Morris lost the title in his first defense against Martín Coggi.
East would retire after winning and defending the Philippines Games & Amusement Board Light Middleweight Championship in 1995 at only 21 years of age.
To this day, East holds the record for the youngest retirement of a former world champion.
East moved to San Diego, California in 1996 and later moved to Las Vegas, where he works as a fight trainer in the Johnny Tocco gym.
In 2011, he worked with IBF light welterweight titleholder Zab Judah and WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire.
Born of a Filipina and black American U.S. Navy sailor, East didn't meet his father until he became champion.
He traveled from the Philippines to the United States a month after winning his WBA belt to locate his father, John East, Sr. With the help of a long-lost sister and the CNN news team, the father was located in Oakland, California and their first meeting was broadcast by CNN.
Morris improved his father's living condition but his father, suffering from bad health, died of cancer a few months later.
