Danilo Lerio

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Danilo Lerio
Born (1980-11-15) 15 November 1980 (age 44)
Antipas, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Stance Southpaw

Danilo Lerio Jr. (born 15 November 1980) is a retired Filipino professional boxer. He competed in the men's light flyweight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1] He had a southpaw stance. [2]

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Leading to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Lerio was mentored by Cuban coach Raul Liranza. Lerio lost his first and only bout in the Olympics against Rafael Lozano of Spain. His coach was dismissed from his position due to ordering Lerio to mix it up with his opponent despite leading four points with 17 seconds left in the bout. [3]

He later turned pro and was the last Filipino who competed in the Olympics to do until Mark Anthony Barriga in the mid-2010s. [4] As a professional boxer, he and his younger brother Roberto were handled by Todd Makelim. In May 2008, Lerio's record stood at 14-2-1 with four knock-outs following his one round knockout of Matt Meredith in New South Wales, Australia. [2] Danilo Lerio retired from boxing in 2012. [5]

Lerio also has an elder brother named Arlan who also competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics [3] [6] [2]

Professional boxing record

18 fights15 wins2 losses
By knockout40
By decision112
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
18Win15–2–1Nuapayak SakkreerinTKO11 (12), 0:4619 Sep 2008Sweeney's at Scenic Hills, Ingleburn, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Australasian flyweight title
17Win14–2–1Matt MeredithTKO1 (8), 2:2123 May 2008West Tigers Leagues Club, Leumeah, Australia
16Loss13–2–1 Rocky Fuentes UD1230 Sep 2007 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, PhilippinesFor Philippines GAB flyweight title
15Draw13–1–1Lowie BantigueTD4 (12), 0:251 Jun 2007Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, PhilippinesVacant Philippines GAB flyweight title at stake; Fight stopped prematurely due to accidental head butts suffered by both boxers
14win13–1Apol SuicoTKO2 (10), 1:293 Mar 2007 Rajah Sulayman Park, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
13Win12–1Bryan ViceraTD5 (10), 2:529 Dec 2006Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, PhilippinesFight stopped from a cut on Vicera's eyelid produced from an accidental head-butt
12Win11–1Ryan MalitegSD108 Oct 2006West Rambo Sports Complex, Barangay 26, Makati City, Philippines
11Win10–1Rey MegrinoUD1022 Jul 2006Ynarez Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
10Win9–1Lowie BantigueUD1020 May 2006Ynarez Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
9Win8–1Bert GawatSD107 Jan 2006Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
8Win7–1Roger MananquilTKO2 (8), 0:3810 Dec 2005St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Philippines
7Win6–1Renato NivalSD628 Oct 2005 Trece Martires City, Cavite, Philippines
6Win5–1Philip ParconUD89 Nov 2003Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
5Win4–1Walter SuaybaguioUD823 Mar 2003Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
4Loss3–1Along DenoySD821 Dec 2002Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
3Win3–0Larry UnsonUD624 Nov 2002Superdome, Ormoc City, Philippines
2Win2–0Philip ParconUD426 Oct 2002Rizal Memorial Colleges Gym, Davao City, Philippines
1Win1–0Dodong ZaldeUD41 Sep 2002Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Danilo Lerio Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 Nathanielsz, Ronnie (26 May 2008). "Lerio brothers win in Australia". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  3. 1 2 Cordero, Abac (28 November 2000). "Heartbreak Kid's back: Lerio to pursue Olympic dream". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  4. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (28 July 2018). "Mark Anthony Barriga:A short guy with huge possibilities". The Ring. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  5. ↑ "'Hands of Stone' retains title". Ang Kalatas Australia. 3 (8): 22. May 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2019. His brother Danilo Lerio, who boxed with the Philippine Olympic team in Sydney returned to campaign in Australia in 2008, retired from the professional ring last year [2012]
  6. ↑ Henson, Joaquin (10 November 2016). "Tale of two Olympian brothers". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 January 2019.


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