Milan Melindo

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Milan Melindo
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Milan poses during his weigh-in against Seran in Macau (April 2013)
Born (1988-02-29) February 29, 1988 (age 36)
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesEl Metodico ( Method Man )
Milenyo ( Millennium )
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach65+1⁄2 in (166 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins40
Wins by KO14
Losses6

Milan Melindo (born February 29, 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the IBF and IBO light-flyweight titles in 2017. He also challenged for the unified WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles in 2013 and the IBF, WBA (Super), and WBC light-flyweight titles between 2015 and 2018.

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Early life

Milan Melindo was born on February 29, 1988, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. His passion for boxing came from his father, who bought him a pair of boxing gloves. When Melindo was 6 years of age his father trained him and introduce him to the sport of boxing. Growing up, Melindo took boxing as a hobby because it was through this sport he was able to continue his study through a scholarship program. When he graduated from high school, Melindo decided to take boxing seriously to help his family’s financial needs. [1] [2] Melindo kept his unbeaten record going by defeating his veteran opponent via unanimous decision with the scores of 97-93, 98-92, and 96-94. [3]

Fighting style

Melindo is considered one of the most skillful and promising boxers in the now-disbanded ALA (Antonio Lopez Aldeguer) boxing gym, although somewhat lacking in punching power. In fact, he scored only 13 KO's in 37 wins; most of these KO victories came when he was fighting in the minimumweight division. Despite the lack of punching power, he makes up for it with his quick combinations and his ability to double-up his patented left hook. [4]

Professional career

Early years at minimumweight

Melindo made his professional debut on September 17, 2005, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Meljun Grumo by unanimous decision at the Sports and Cultural Complex in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.

Melindo won his first ever title, the vacant WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight championship, on October 6, 2007, by defeating Pongpan Patanakan Gym of Thailand via technical knockout in the 4th round. The two fought at the Mindanao Polytechnic State College in Cagayan de Oro. The Thai boxer was floored two times in the round, and the bout was stopped after a devastating knockout that left him unconscious for several minutes. Melindo defended the title in his next fight against Jack Amisa, whom he defeated by unanimous decision on December 2, 2007.

On March 14, 2009, Melindo took on Indonesia's Muhammad Rachman at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu City, Cebu. [1] [2] He kept his unbeaten record going by defeating his veteran opponent via unanimous decision with the scores of 97-93, 98-92, and 96-94. [5]

Light flyweight

Melindo won the WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title on July 26, 2008, by defeating Carlos Melo from Panama at the Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City. Melindo won on points with scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 117-111.

Flyweight

On January 14, 2010, Melindo fought Anthony Villareal for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Intercontinental flyweight championship belt at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. [6] The bout was part of the boxing event named "Bakbakan sa Sinulog". [7] The unbeaten boxer defeated his foe by unanimous decision with the scores of :97-93, 95-94, and 96-93. Melindo kept his unbeaten record after 20 fights with five of his wins coming by way of knockout, while his opponent suffered his third loss against nine wins (4 KO).

After letting the deposed champion to take control of the action in the opening minutes of the first round, Melindo picked up the pace in the final half by knocking down Villareal in the final seconds with a solid right during an exchange. Stunned but not totally hurt by Melindo’s right, Villareal again started out strong in the second but his aggressiveness was once again silenced by another right from the Filipino challenger. Melindo slowly took control of the fight in the third round, when he began to throw more powerful against the tough opponent. Villareal became desperate to turn things around in the final rounds when he threw punches in volumes but most of his shots were wild and didn't hit Melindo. [8] [9]

Melindo was scheduled to face Devis Perez of Colombia on April 10, 2010 at the Dubai Tennis Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. However, the fight was postponed to April 23 because of the non appearance of Bobby Pacquiao in one of the featured fights on April 9. [10]

A day before the fight, Perez was replaced by Thailand's Komrit Twinsgym, who arrived only the previous night in Dubai as a last minute replacement of original opponent of Columbia who failed to make his way here after flights in Europe were disrupted due to Iceland volcanic ash hovering above the continent. The Melindo-Twinsgym bout was the Filipino's first fight outside the Philippines. The Cagayan de Oro native won the bout by TKO in the 4th round. [11]

The undefeated fighter Melindo (21-0-0, 6KO) who was defending his WBC Youth Intercontinental title, floored Komrit Twinsgym (15-4-0, 11KO) in the first minute of the first round and again towards the end of the round looking to make short work of the travel-weary Thai. Komrit refused to let go and flurried Melindo with some combinations during heated exchanges with the stalking Melindo in the second and third round. Komrit was caught by Melindo's solid punches in the fourth round and was sent to the canvas again. Veteran referee Bruce McTavish didn't count the Thai boxer and stopped the contest, allowing Melindo to retain his title. [12] [13] On August 28, 2010, Melindo fought Jin-Man Jeon at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu. The Filipino pugilist won the bout by TKO in the 2nd round. [14]

Other events

On March 11, 2010, Melindo received an award in the 28th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards, along with four other Filipino boxers: Z Gorres, Donnie Nietes, Rodel Mayol and Johnriel Casimero. The event was organized by the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) and held at the Casino Español de Cebu. [15]

Professional boxing record

46 fights40 wins6 losses
By knockout142
By decision264
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Win40–6Mchanja YohanaUD10Dec 29, 2023 SM Seaside City Sky Hall, Cebu City, Philippines
45Loss39–6Jong Seon KangUD10Jul 1, 2023University Gym, Bucheon, South KoreaLost OPBF silver featherweight title
44Win39–5Chaiwat BuatkrathokUD10Jan 11, 2023Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon vacant OPBF silver featherweight title
43Win38–5Crison OmayaoRTD6 (8), 3:00Apr 2, 2022Southern City Colleges, Zamboanga City, Philippines
42Loss37–5 Junto Nakatani TKO6 (12), 2:02Oct 5, 2019Korakuen Hall, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
41Loss37–4 Kenshiro Teraji TKO7 (12), 2:47Oct 7, 2018Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa, JapanFor WBC light flyweight title
40Loss37–3 Ryoichi Taguchi UD12Dec 31, 2017 Ota City General Gymnasium, Ota, Tokyo, JapanLost IBF light flyweight title;
For WBA and vacant The Ring light flyweight titles
39Win37–2 Hekkie Budler SD12Sep 16, 2017Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained IBF light flyweight title
38Win36–2 Akira Yaegashi TKO1 (12), 2:45May 21, 2017 Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, JapanWon IBF light flyweight title
37Win35–2Teeraphong UtaidaUD12Nov 26, 2016Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon interim IBF light flyweight title
36Win34–2Maximino FloresTD7 (10), 0:54May 28, 2016 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines
35Win33–2Victor Emanuel OlivoSD10Nov 28, 2015 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
34Loss32–2 Javier Mendoza TD6 (12), 2:39May 31, 2015Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoFor IBF light flyweight title
33Win32–1 Saúl Juárez UD12Nov 15, 2014 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
32Win31–1Martin TecuapetlaMD12May 10, 2014 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
31Win30–1 José Alfredo Rodríguez UD12Nov 30, 2013 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon WBO International flyweight title
30Loss29–1 Juan Francisco Estrada UD12Jul 27, 2013 CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao, MacauFor WBA (Unified) and WBO flyweight titles
29Win29–0Tommy SeranTKO4 (12), 2:38Apr 6, 2013 CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao, Macau
28Win28–0 Jean Piero Pérez MD12Sep 22, 2012 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
27Win27–0 Jesús Géles KO1 (12), 2:21Jun 2, 2012 Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon WBO International flyweight title
26Win26–0Juan EsquerKO7 (12), 2:16Jan 28, 2012 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
25Win25–0Francisco RosasKO1 (10), 2:59Sep 10, 2011 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
24Win24–0Rosendo VegaKO1 (10), 2:59Mar 19, 2011 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
23Win23–0 Carlos Tamara UD10Nov 27, 2010 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
22Win22–0Jin-Man JeonKO2 (10), 0:43Aug 28, 2010 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
21Win21–0Komrit LukkuongmuekolTKO4 (10)Apr 23, 2010The Lodge, Chi Garden, Dubai Retained WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
20Win20–0Anthony VillarrealUD10Jan 14, 2010 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesRetained WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
19Win19–0Jose Guadalupe MartinezUD10Oct 3, 2009 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title
18Win18–0 Muhammad Rachman UD10Mar 14, 2009 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
17Win17–0Juma FundiTKO3 (12), 1:20Oct 30, 2008Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title
16Win16–0 Carlos Melo UD12Jul 26, 2008 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesWon WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
15Win15–0Sofyan EffendiUD10Mar 7, 2008Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
14Win14–0Jack AmisaUD12Dec 2, 2007 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title
13Win13–0Nuapayak SakkririnTKO4 (12)Oct 6, 2007 Don Mariano Polytechnic College Gym, Cagayan de Oro, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title
12Win12–0Arnel TadenaTKO4 (10), 1:03Jun 26, 2007Bantayan Multi-Purpose Center, Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines
11Win11–0Wendil CajolesUD10May 10, 2007Bahay Toro, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
10Win10–0Alex AroyTD6 (6)Feb 24, 2007 Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
9Win9–0Fabio MarfaUD10Jan 20, 2007Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
8Win8–0Rommel BongonUD8Nov 24, 2006Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
7Win7–0Ricardo AlbiaTKO3 (8)Oct 21, 2006Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
6Win6–0Michael RodriguezUD10Jul 3, 2006Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
5Win5–0Amero RicablancaUD4Apr 30, 2006Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
4Win4–0Ruther del CastilloTD5 (6), 1:40Feb 3, 2006 Roosevelt Ave. & Del Monte Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
3Win3–0Rodel EmboyTKO4 (6), 1:41Dec 30, 2005CPG Multi-Purpose Center, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
2Win2–0Juaren LibresUD4Oct 29, 2005Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
1Win1–0Meljun GrumoUD4Sep 17, 2005Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines

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Vacant
Title last held by
Johnriel Casimero 		IBF light flyweight champion
interim title
November 26, 2016 - May 21, 2017
Won full title		Vacant
Preceded by IBF light flyweight champion
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