Dave Apolinario

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Dave Apolinario
Born
Mark Dave Cereno Apolinario

(1999-01-20) January 20, 1999 (age 25)
Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
Other namesDobermann
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins20
Wins by KO14
Losses1

Davemark Cereno Apolinario (born January 20, 1999) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a former IBO Flyweight champion.

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Professional career

Apolinario made his professional debut on 10 June 2017, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Prince Canonero via first-round technical knockout (TKO). [1]

Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rio Gulipatan a month after his previous fight, winning via unanimous decision (UD) through four rounds. [2]

A couple of months later, it was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight Rudy Salaton on 9 September 2017. [3] [4] Apolinario defeated Salaton via first-round TKO.

Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rez Padrogane via fifth-round TKO. [5]

A couple of months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Frankie Batuon via second-round knock out (KO). [6]

More than a month later, Apolinario defeated Jenuel Lauza, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds, all judges scored 80–72 in favor of Apolinario.

More than three months later, Apolinario returned to flyweight and defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Charles Canedo via a round 2 technical knock out (TKO).

WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title

It was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight fellow Filipino boxer, Michael Camelion on 9 September 2018. [7] [8] Apolinario defeated Camelion winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. Apolinario won the vacant WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title. [9]

Less than two months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Joan Imperial via a knock out (KO) in 1:53 of the first round. [10] [11]

More than three months later, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Romshane Sarguilla winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. [12]

On 9 June 2019, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Adrian Lerasan winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds. [13]

Four months later, Apolinario defeated Arnold Garde via a first-round TKO. [14]

A couple of months later, Apolinario defeated Richard Rosales via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fifth round. [15]

On 21 November 2020, after an eleven-month rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apolinario defeated Bonjun Loperez via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fourth round. [16]

WBA Asia Flyweight title

On 16 July 2021, less than eight months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Charlie Malupangue winning a technical knock out (TKO) in the fourth round. Apolinario won the vacant WBA Asia flyweight title. [17] [18] [19] [20]

On 5 February 2022, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer Mike Kinaadman via a technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round. [21]

IBO Flyweight title

On July 29, 2022, Apolinario won the vacant IBO Flyweight title by defeating Gideon Buthelezi via a knockout (KO) in the first round. [22] [23] [24]

Seven months later, Apolinario was scheduled to face Indonesian boxer Frengky Rohi in a non-title fight. [25] Apolinario defeated Rohi via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the second round. [26]

Ohashi Promotions

In early June 2023, it was reported that Apolinario signed a deal with Japan-based Ohashi Promotions and will be co-promoting his future matches. [27]

A month later, it was announced that Apolinario will be facing Mexican veteran Brian Mosinos in his Japan debut. The fight is scheduled on the 30th of August 2023. [28] [29] Apolinario defeated Mosinos via a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. During the fight, Apolinario scored a second-round knockdown and later suffered an injury to his left elbow after accidentally hitting Mosinos' head. [30] [31]

Six months later, Apolinario was then scheduled to face two-time SEA Games silver medalist Tanes Ongjunta. Apolinario secured a comeback win against the Thai boxer after being knocked down late in the third round. Apolinario turned things around as he knocked out Ongjunta with an uppercut in the last minute of the fourth round. [32] [33] [34]

Apolinario vs Ayala

In March 2024, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) announced that Apolinario will be facing Ángel Ayala for the vacant IBF Flyweight title, which was vacated by Jesse Rodriguez, who moved up to Super Flyweight. Both camps were given a month to reach an agreement. [35] Ayala's Zanfer Boxing won the purse bid worth $255,000, outbidding Ohashi Promotions' bid worth $215,000. The fight was scheduled to be held on August 9 in Mexico City. [36]

Professional boxing record

21 fights20 wins1 loss
By knockout141
By decision60
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Loss20–1 Ángel Ayala KO6 (12), 2:062024-08-09 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant IBF flyweight title
20Win20–0 Tanes Ongjunta KO4 (8)2024-02-22Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
19Win19–0Brian MosinosUD82023-08-30 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
18Win18–0Frengky RohiRTD2 (10)2023-02-11Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
17Win17–0 Gideon Buthelezi KO1 (12)2022-07-29International Convention Centre, East London, PhilippinesWon vacant IBO flyweight title
16Win16–0Mike KinaadmanTKO5 (10)2022-02-05Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
15Win15–0Charlie MalupangueTKO4 (10)2021-07-16Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBA Asia flyweight title
14Win14–0Bonjun LoperezRTD4 (8)2020-11-21Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
13Win13–0Richard RosalesRTD5 (8)2019-12-14Elorde Sports Complex Grand Ballroom, Parañaque City, Philippines
12Win12–0Arnold GardeTKO1 (8)2019-10-20Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
11Win11–0Adrian LerasanUD102019-06-09 TV5 Studio, Quezon City, Philippines
10Win10–0Romshane SarguillaUD82019-02-09Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines
9Win9–0Joan ImperialKO1 (6)2018-10-29Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines
8Win8–0Michael CamelionUD82018-09-09Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PhilippinesWon vacant ABCO Youth flyweight title
7Win7–0Charles CanedoTKO2 (8)2018-06-27Capitol Gym, Barangay Matti, Digos, Philippines
6Win6–0Jenuel LauzaUD82018-03-10Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
5Win5–0Frankie BatuonKO2 (6)2018-01-10Gaisano Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
4Win4–0Rez PadroganeTKO5 (6)2017-11-05Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
3Win3–0Rudy SalatonTKO1 (4)2017-09-09Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
2Win2–0Rio GulipatanUD42017-07-23Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
1Win1–0Prince CanoneroTKO1 (4)2017-06-10Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ronie Tanallon 		ABCO Youth flyweight champion
September 9, 2018 – 2018
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Clyde Azarcon
Preceded by
Jerry Tomogdan
 WBA Asia South
flyweight champion
July 16, 2021 – 2021
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Joel Lino
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Maximino Flores 		IBO flyweight champion
July 29, 2022 – 2023
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jackson Chauke
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