Rommel Asenjo

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Rommel Asenjo
Born
Rommel L. Asenjo

(1988-08-19) August 19, 1988 (age 37)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesLittle Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s) Minimumweight (105 lb)
Light flyweight (108 lb)
Flyweight (112 lb)
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Reach62 in (157 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO24
Losses7

Rommel Asenjo (born 19 August 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a former WBO Oriental minimumweight champion, as well as a two-time world title challenger. He is also known for his "exciting style which had seen him score a lot of early wins." [1]

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Professional boxing career

Asenjo rose to prominence with an initial 17–2 record, primarily fighting in his home province of Cotabato. He won his first title on 23 May 2009, defeating Tanzanian fighter Sadiki Abdulazizi by way of first-round TKO for the WBO Oriental minimumweight belt. [1] He won his next six fights (including one title defense) before receiving his first world title shot. On 30 April 2011, Asenjo travelled to Mexico City and challenged Raúl García for his WBO minimumweight title. García dropped him in the third round. [2]

After six more consecutive wins back home, Asenjo returned to Mexico four years later to challenge WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada, this time in Mérida. [3] He was quickly dispatched by the Mexican after his corner threw in the towel in the third round when his right eye swelled up. [4]

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (24 knockouts, 8 decisions), 7 Losses (4 knockouts, 3 decisions) [5]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss32–7 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego MonzalezTKO7 (10), 2:512023-05-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg F.L. Dy Coliseum, Cauayan City
Loss32–6 Flag of Malaysia.svg Romel MaufisUD102022-02-05 Flag of the Philippines.svg LDB Sports Arena, Mangilag Sur, Candelaria
Win32–5 Flag of Malaysia.svg Romel MaufisTKO2 (8), 0:462020-12-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Almendras Gym, Davao City
Win31–5 Flag of Malaysia.svg Romel MaufisTKO1 (10), 2:582016-10-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pigkawayan
Win30–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Raymon DayhamTKO7 (8), 0:492016-08-27 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City
Loss29–5 Flag of Malaysia.svg Romel Maufis TKO1 (10), 1:482016-04-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Blackberry, Mexico City
Win29–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lyster Jun ProncoSD102015-12-12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win28–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael RodriguezUD102015-06-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Davao City Recreation Center, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Loss27–4 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Francisco Estrada TKO3 (12), 0:432015-03-28 Flag of Mexico.svg Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Yucatán For WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles.
Win27–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Powell BalabaMD82014-10-11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Davao City Recreation Center, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win26–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael BorjaKO1 (6), 0:522014-06-28 Flag of the Philippines.svg Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win25–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Brobro LanguidoKO1 (6), 2:322013-09-11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Plaridel Municipal Gymnasium, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
Win24–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonathan RicablancaUD62013-08-04 Flag of the Philippines.svg M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Cotabato
Win23–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jade YagahonKO4 (10), 0:552012-02-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg Pigcawayan, Cotabato
Win22–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg John Rey LauzaKO2 (8), 0:342011-12-04 Flag of the Philippines.svg M'lang
Win21–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arnel TadenaRTD5 (10), 3:002011-10-07 Flag of the Philippines.svg 888 Chinatown Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Loss20–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl García TKO3 (12), 2:522011-04-30 Flag of Mexico.svg Foro Polanco, Mexico City For WBO minimumweight title.
Win20–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan Rey PonterasUD82011-02-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lagao Gym, General Santos, South Cotabato
Win19–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rodel TejaresKO1 (10), 2:382010-08-11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Magpet, Cotabato
Win18–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jetly PurisimaUD122010-02-14 Flag of the Philippines.svg M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang, Cotabato Retained WBO Oriental minimumweight title.
Win17–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Geboi MansalayaoKO3 (8), 1:062009-09-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap, Cotabato
Win16–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jun TasicTKO8 (8), 2:052009-08-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Magpet Municipal Gymnasium, Magpet, Cotabato
Win15–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rocky SardidoTKO2 (8), 1:182009-07-04 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win14–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Sadiki AbdulaziziTKO1 (12), 2:592009-05-23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Medina Gymnasium, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental Won vacant WBO Oriental minimumweight title.
Win13–2 Flag of Thailand.svg Wutisak SithsoeiKO1 (8), 0:342009-04-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu
Win12–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marlon VillanuevaTKO3 (6), 2:232009-02-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu
Win11–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roel HonorKO4 (10), 2:052009-01-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makilala, Cotabato
Win10–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Daryl AmoncioTKO2 (8), 1:252008-11-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win9–2 Flag of Thailand.svg Denchailek SithsoeiKO5 (10), 2:502008-10-19 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gymnasium, Pigcawayan, Cotabato
Win8–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roel HonorUD82008-08-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win7–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jetly PurisimaMD82008-06-21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win6–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rodel TejaresTKO2 (8), 1:112008-04-12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Magpet Municipal Gymnasium, Magpet, Cotabato
Loss5–2 Flag of Thailand.svg Suriyan Sor Rungvisai UD62008-02-22 Flag of Thailand.svg Tamaka Witthayakom School, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Province
Win5–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Juan PurisimaTKO4 (6)2008-01-19 Flag of the Philippines.svg Midsayap, Cotabato
Loss4–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronelle FerrerasUD62007-09-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg M'lang, Cotabato
Win4–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Quilber CailingTKO2 (6), 1:102007-08-10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Magpet Municipal Gym, Magpet, Cotabato
Win3–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Noel RosaKO3 (4), 2:592007-06-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Cotabato
Win2–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arvin CalledoKO1 (4), 1:412007-04-28 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kidapawan, Cotabato
Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronnie DumaranTKO1 (4), 2:152007-01-20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Notre Dame of Midsayap College Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato

References

  1. 1 2 "Rommel Asenjo vs Sadiki Abdulazizi". AsianBoxing.info. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. "Garcia Brothers win title fights". BoxNews.com.ua. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. Moreno, Marco (27 March 2015). "Asenjo pega duro y es zurdo: Gallo Estrada" (in Spanish). SIPSE. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  4. Songalia, Ryan (29 March 2015). "Filipino Asenjo KO'ed by Estrada in flyweight title fight". Rappler . Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  5. "Rommel Asenjo Professional boxing record". BoxRec . Retrieved 21 May 2024.