Rodel Mayol

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Rodel Mayol
Born
Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol

(1981-08-09) August 9, 1981 (age 43)
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesBatang Mandaue
Kid Rapido
Statistics
Weight(s) Light Flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins31
Wins by KO22
Losses6
Draws2

Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol (born August 9, 1981 in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines), more commonly known as just Rodel Mayol, is a Filipino former professional boxer and the former WBC Light Flyweight World Champion.

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Early life

Mayol is the eldest of five children. At the fifth grade, he once stopped a delinquent, who was 3 years older than he was, with just one punch. [1] He lived with his grandparents for over a decade in Calapayan, Tubod before moving to Mandaue City. [2] He began fighting as an amateur when he was 15 and later won two gold medals at the Palarong Pambansa (National Games). Mayol finally became professional in 2000. [1] When he wasn't boxing, Mayol used to wash cars as well as serving as a ball boy in tennis games. [3]

Professional career

Mayol accumulated a record of 22-0 before losing his first world title bout to WBC minimumweight champion Eagle Den Junlaphan by unanimous decision on May 6, 2006.

On August 4, 2007, Mayol challenged Ulises Solís for the IBF light flyweight title but lost by 8th-round technical knockout. Following the loss to Solis, he fought Adrián Hernández on February 9, 2008 and lost again by 4th-round knockout. On June 13, 2009, he received another shot at a world title against WBO light flyweight champion Iván Calderón. The fight ended in a technical draw after Calderon suffered an accidental headbutt by Mayol. He faced Calderon in a rematch later that year, this time Mayol lost by technical decision after Calderon suffered another unintentional headbutt by Mayol.

On November 21, 2009, he won the WBC light flyweight title by stopping reigning champion Edgar Sosa in two rounds in Mexico. Mayol was docked a point for unintentionally headbutting Sosa in the second round, sending him to the canvas and causing a cut above his cheek. When the action resumed, Mayol dropped Sosa and relentlessly attacked, forcing the referee to stop the fight. [4] Sosa, who required a metal plate to be implanted on his cheekbone due to multiple fractures suffered from the headbutt, filed a protest with the WBC to have the decision changed to a "no contest". [5] [6] [7] However, instead of changing the verdict of the bout in Sosa's favor, the WBC decided to grant the former champion the status of "Champion Emeritus", a position where Sosa will be guaranteed a rematch with Mayol upon recovery or move to the next weight class. [8]

He fought Omar Nino Romero on February 27, 2010, for his first defense of the WBC light flyweight title at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The bout ended with a controversial technical draw after three rounds. Despite receiving a knockdown, Mayol was able to retain his WBC junior flyweight title. Mayol was hit by his opponent with some "low blows.” According to writer Dong Secuya, the referee was going to stop the bout in the 3rd round when Romero fired a hard left that hit the jaw of the momentarily defenseless Mayol who went down almost without consciousness. [9]

On June 19, 2010, Mayol lost his title in a rematch with Romero in San Juan del Rio, Queretaro, Mexico. Mayol had a point deducted in the second round and another point deducted in the fifth round after Romero suffered cuts due to head clashes. Under the WBC's head-clash rule, if a fighter is cut in a clash of heads, the boxer who is not cut automatically has a point taken from his score.

After the loss to Romero, He won 4 straight fights in a row. After the 4th win, He was given a World Title Eliminator. Fighting Julio César Miranda on May 13, 2012 in Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines. Mayol sent Miranda to the canvas three times. After 10 rounds, He won the fight by a unanimous decision.

Post-boxing life

After retiring, Mayol started serving as a trainer in Los Angeles, where he is currently based. [10] He has worked as a boxing trainer of Beneil Dariush. [11]

Professional boxing record

39 fights31 wins6 losses
By knockout223
By decision93
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss31–6–2 Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr. KO9 (12), 2:55Sep 22, 2012Gimnasio Polifuncional, Los Mochis, Mexico
38Win31–5–2 Julio César Miranda UD10May 13, 2012Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines
37Win30–5–2Ernie MarquezTKO4 (8), 2:43Oct 27, 2011San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, US
36Win29–5–2Jayson RotoniUD10Aug 6, 2011Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
35Win28–5–2 Javier Gallo MD10May 7, 2011MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
34Win27–5–2Chatri CharoensinTKO7 (10), 2:15Nov 5, 2010Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines
33Loss26–5–2 Omar Niño Romero UD12Jun 19, 2010Plaza de Toros, San Juan del Rio, MexicoLost WBC light flyweight title
32Draw26–4–2 Omar Niño Romero TD3 (12), 2:19Feb 27, 2010Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
31Win26–4–1 Édgar Sosa TKO2 (12), 1:52Nov 21, 2009Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, MexicoWon WBC light flyweight title
30Loss25–4–1 Iván Calderón TD7 (12), 3:00Sep 12, 2009Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, Puerto RicoFor WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles;
Split TD after Calderón cut from accidental head clash
29Draw25–3–1 Iván Calderón TD6 (12), 1:50Jun 13, 2009Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles;
Split TD after Calderón cut from accidental head clash
28Win25–3 Ardin Diale TD7 (12), 1:26Aug 16, 2008Puerto Galera, PhilippinesWon vacant PGAB light flyweight title
27Win24–3Wisan BanjongTKO5 (10), 2:42May 3, 2008Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
26Loss23–3 Adrián Hernández KO4 (6)Feb 9, 2008Domo De La Feria, Leon, Mexico
25Loss23–2 Ulises Solís TKO8 (12), 1:13Aug 4, 2007Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, USFor IBF light flyweight title [ broken anchor ]
24Win23–1Masatsugu OkadaKO1 (8)Sep 18, 2006Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan
23Loss22–1 Eagle Kyowa UD12May 6, 2006Korakuen Hall, JapanFor WBC strawweight title
22Win22–0Lorenzo TrejoKO4 (12), 2:29Jan 28, 2006Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Mexico
21Win21–0Takayuki KorogiUD12Apr 4, 2005Central Gym, Osaka, JapanRetained OPBF minimumweight title
20Win20–0Marti PoliiTKO7 (12), 1:33Jan 29, 2005PAGCOR Grand Theater, Paranaque City, PhilippinesRetained OPBF minimumweight title
19Win19–0La SyukurKO3 (10)Sep 21, 2004RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
18Win18–0Ernesto RubillarTD7 (12), 1:40May 21, 2004NBC Tent, Taguig City, PhilippinesRetained OPBF minimumweight title
17Win17–0Julio De la BasezTKO8 (10)Apr 6, 2004RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
16Win16–0Iwan KeyKO6 (10)Mar 16, 2004RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
15Win15–0Genki OnakaTKO1 (12), 2:49Dec 7, 2003University Gym, Tokuyama, JapanWon OPBF minimumweight title
14Win14–0Khamhaeng PhanmeeKO2 (10), 2:55Sep 6, 2003Superdome, Ormoc City, Philippines
13Win13–0Isidro LoronaUD12Apr 9, 2003Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, PhilippinesRetained PGAB minimumweight title
12Win12–0Chiochan BuasuwanTKO2 (10), 1:38Dec 14, 2002Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Philippines
11Win11–0Nino SueloUD12Aug 3, 2002Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PhilippinesWon vacant PGAB minimumweight title
10Win10–0Roger MaldecirTKO2 (10), 1:24Apr 14, 2002Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Philippines
9Win9–0Billy PaylaTKO1 (10), 2:29Dec 22, 2001Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
8Win8–0Wicha PhulaikhaoTKO5 (10), 2:15Aug 31, 2001Antipolo City, Philippines
7Win7–0Julius AgcopraTKO4 (10), 2:15Jun 12, 2001Gold City Coliseum, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6Win6–0Jae Ho KimTKO1 (10), 1:16Mar 31, 2001Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
5Win5–0Ken NakajimaUD6Jan 28, 2001City Sogo Gym, Takasago, Japan
4Win4–0Al TarazonaTKO1 (12), 2:59Dec 2, 2000Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon Philippine minimumweight title
3Win3–0Allan LlanitaTKO5 (10), 1:37Sep 25, 2000Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
2Win2–0Jack ComenTKO2 (8), 2:25Aug 26, 2000Mandaue City, Philippines
1Win1–0Joseph VillasisKO6 (6), 2:58Jul 1, 2000Mandaue City, Philippines

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