Merlito Sabillo

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Merlito Sabillo
Merlito Sabillo 2020.jpg
Sabillo in 2020
Born
Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr.

(1984-01-19) January 19, 1984 (age 41)
Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesTiger
Statistics
Weight(s) Minimumweight Light flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins27
Wins by KO13
Losses8
Draws1

Merlito Sabillo (born January 19, 1984) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a former WBO Minimumweight World Champion.

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Professional career

Early years as professional boxer

In 2008, at the age of 24, Sabillo started his career as professional boxer. On, August 1, 2010, he won the Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB) strawweight title against Jetly Purisima via twelve round unanimous decision.

On October 8, 2011, Sabillo won the vacant OPBF Minimumweight Title against his landsman Rodel Tejares via twelve round unanimous decision. [1]

Minimumweight division

On March 9, 2013, Sabillo defeated Colombia's Luis de la Rosa via 8-round technical knockout to win the interim WBO Minimumweight world title. He was later promoted to full champion after original champion Moises Fuentes vacated the title to move up to Light Flyweight. He successfully made his first title defence against Jorle Estrada on July 13, 2013. He retained his title for a second time against Nicaraguan Carlos Buitrago in a bout ending in a disputed split decision. [2] In his next fight, Sabillo lost the title to Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. via tenth round TKO. [3] On November 15, 2014 Merlito Sabillo lost to the hard-hitting Indonesian Journeyman Ellias Nggenggo. The fight turned into street brawl as the two fighters, throwing some wild punches and hard exchanges. In the end Merlito Sabillo come up short as the Indonesian visitor Ellias Nggenggo wins the bout. [4]

On June 12, 2015, Sabillo defeated his fellow Filipino Countrymen Powell Balaba into a 6 round fighting contest that was held at the L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. [5] On November 29, 2015, he defeated the Indonesian Fighter Jack Amisa into a 6 round contest. [6] On May 8, 2016, he face the Japanese Prospect Riku Kano at Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyōgo Prefecture for the interim OPBF Minimumweight title. In the earlier rounds, Merlito used his experience as he utilized his Left Straight Hand and Right Hook. Kano began to warm up with rounds 3 and 4 being much more competitive. Going at the last 4 rounds both men started to show the signs of fatigue at the ring. Kano was trying to pickup the fight and began to land shots while Sabillo lost his footwork and could not connect any of his punches to his opponent. Both men displayed their courage in the ring and they gave the audience a better fight. In the end Sabillo fell short and the much younger Japanese Prospect Riku Kano wins the bout and the OPBF Minimumweight title. [7]

On November 11, 2016, the Former World Champion Merlito Sabillo was back to Japan for the second time as he faced the hard-hitting Japanese Professional Boxer Ryuya Yamanaka for the vacant OPBF Minimumweight title. Sabillo started well in the earlier rounds as he landed clean shots establishing his ground on the earlier bout. As the bout progressed Yamanaka built his confidence as he connected a body shot on Sabillo and landed some serious shots on him making Sabillo lost his ground and his defense as the fight proceeds. In the end Sabillo fell short and Yamanaka claim the OPBF Minimumweight title, making Sabillo, make his second lost in Japan. [8]

Light flyweight division

On May 27, 2017 he defeated the Indonesian Fighter, Jack Amisa for a vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title. [9] He successfully defend his Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Title to his Filipino Countrymen Crison Omayao. [10] On February 17, 2018 Merlito Sabillo lost to the undefeated Filipino Prospect Edward Heno to a 12-round fight for the unification of Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation and Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight titles. [11] [12] On September 15, 2018 he fought the Chinese Fighter Jing Xiang for a vacant World Boxing Council Silver Light Flyweight title where he lost by unanimous decision. [13]

Professional boxing record

36 fights27 wins8 losses
By knockout134
By decision144
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss27-8-1 Flag of Japan.svg Sho Kimura TKO2 (10), 2:16Feb 15, 2020 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila Arena, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
35Loss27-7-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Daniel Valladares TKO7 (8), 2:08Apr 13, 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
34Loss27-6-1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jing Xiang UD12Sep 15, 2018 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qinzhou Sports Center Gymnasium, Qinzhou, China For vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title
33Loss27-5-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edward HenoSD12Feb 17, 2018 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesLost Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title;
For OPBF light-flyweight title
32Win27-4-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Crison OmayaoUD12Oct 20, 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg SM City Bacolod Parking Area, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title
31Win26-4-1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jack AmisaKO3 (12) 2:58May 27, 2017 Flag of the Philippines.svg 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesWon vacant Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title
30Loss25-4-1 Flag of Japan.svg Ryuya Yamanaka UD12Nov 11, 2016 Flag of Japan.svg Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, JapanFor vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title
29Loss25-3-1 Flag of Japan.svg Riku Kano SD12May 8, 2016 Flag of Japan.svg Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan For OPBF interim mini-flyweight title
28Win25-2-1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jack AmisaUD6Nov 29, 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
27Win24-2-1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Powell BalabaUD6Jun 12, 2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
26Loss23-2-1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Ellias NggenggoTKO4 (10), 1:50Nov 15, 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
25Loss23-1-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Rodríguez Jr. TKO10 (12), 1:50Mar 22, 2014 Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León, MexicoLost WBO mini-flyweight title
24Draw23-0-1 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Carlos Buitrago SD12Nov 29, 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO mini-flyweight title
23Win23-0 Flag of Colombia.svg Jorle Estrada TKO9 (12), 1:09Jul 13, 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO mini-flyweight title
22Win22-0 Flag of Colombia.svg Luis De la RosaTKO8 (12), 2:52Mar 9, 2013 Flag of Colombia.svg Coliseo Mario de León, Cereté, ColombiaWon WBO interim mini-flyweight title
21Win21-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rollen Del CastilloRTD1 (10), 3:00Dec 15, 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
20Win20-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jovel RomasasaKO1 (8), 2:50Sep 22, 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
19Win19-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonathan RefugioTKO7 (12), 2:36May 4, 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained OPBF mini-flyweight title
18Win18-0 Flag of Indonesia.svg Sofyan EffendiUD8Jan 28, 2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
17Win17-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rodel TejaresUD12Oct 8, 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesWon vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title
16Win16-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roger EchavezTKO7 (12), 2:45Apr 30, 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
15Win15-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jade YagahonKO3 (10), 1:20Feb 26, 2011 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
14Win14-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Donny MabaoMD12Nov 20, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesRetained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
13Win13-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jetly PurisimaUD12Aug 1, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
12Win12-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Amero RicablancaRTD4 (8), 3:00May 29, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
11Win11-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roel HonorUD10Feb 21, 2010 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
10Win10-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jetly PurisimaUD10Dec 12, 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
9Win9-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jetly PurisimaSD10Aug 29, 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
8Win8-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fabio MarfaUD10May 30, 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
7Win7-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arnel TadenaRTD4 (8), 3:00Feb 21, 2009 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
6Win6-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ruther del CastilloUD8Nov 29, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
5Win5-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Steve DemaisipKO5 (6), 2:59Sep 20, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
4Win4-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edcel TunacaoTKO3 (6), 0:58Jul 12, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg West Negros University, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
3Win3-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Leo TorresTKO2 (4), 1:15May 12, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg Loay Public Market, Loay, Bohol, Philippines
2Win2-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Junel BusanoUD4Mar 15, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
1Win1-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Powell BalabaUD4Jan 26, 2008 Flag of the Philippines.svg PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Raúl García 		WBO minimumweight champion
Interim title
March 9, 2013 – April 19, 2013
Promoted		Vacant
Title next held by
Tatsuya Fukuhara
Preceded by WBO minimumweight champion
April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014		Succeeded by
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