Reynaldo Bautista is a Filipino professional boxer who most notably won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) inter-continental title in the super bantamweight division. He was born in Candijay, Bohol on June 19, 1986. He is also called by the nickname "Boom Boom".
Bautista turned professional on September 10, 2005 and defeated Felix Flores by knockout in the 8th round at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
On August 11, 2007, Bautista suffered his first ever loss against Mexican Daniel Ponce de León, who was then the WBO super bantamweight champion. He was knocked down twice in just the first round, forcing the referee to call an end to the bout.
On April 6, 2008, he made a comeback by knocking out Mexican Genaro Camargo in the 2nd round during the Invasion: Philippines vs The World boxing event.
On August 30, 2008, Bautista scored another victory against the Mexican Eden Marquez by technical knockout in the 2nd round during the WBO Night of Champions event.
On November 22, 2008, he suffered his 2nd defeat against Heriberto Ruiz in the 3rd round at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
