Merlito Sabillo

Merlito Sabillo
Statistics
Real name Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr.
Nickname(s) Tiger
Rated at Minimumweight
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1984-01-19) January 19, 1984
Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 29
Wins 25
Wins by KO 12
Losses 3
Draws 1

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

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]

Professional record

25 Wins (12 Knockouts, 13 Decisions), 3 Losses (2 Knockouts), 1 Draw[4]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 25-3-1 Japan Riku Kano SD 10 2016-05-08 Japan Bunka Center, Sanda Hyogo, Japan Lost to interim OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 25-2-1 Indonesia Jack Amisa UD 6 2015-11-29 Philippines La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
Win 24-2-1 Philippines Powell Balaba UD 6 2015-06-12 Philippines L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Loss 23-2-1 Indonesia Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (10), 1:50 2014-11-15 Philippines Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Loss 23-1-1 Mexico Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. TKO 10 (12), 1:50 2014-03-22 Mexico Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León Lost WBO Minimumweight title.
Draw 23-0-1 Nicaragua Carlos Buitrago SD 12 2013-11-29 Philippines Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 23-0 Colombia Jorle Estrada TKO 9 (12), 1:09 2013-07-13 Philippines Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 22-0 Colombia Luis De la Rosa TKO 8 (12), 2:52 2013-03-09 Colombia Coliseo Mario de León, Cereté Won Interim WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 21-0 Philippines Rollen Del Castillo RTD 1 (10), 3:00 2012-12-15 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 20-0 Philippines Jovel Romasasa KO 1 (8), 2:50 2012-09-22 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 19-0 Philippines Jonathan Refugio TKO 7 (12), 2:36 2012-05-04 Philippines L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Retained OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 18-0 Indonesia Sofyan Effendi UD 8 2012-01-28 Philippines Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 17-0 Philippines Rodel Tejares UD 12 2011-10-08 Philippines University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Won vacant OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 16-0 Philippines Roger Echavez TKO 7 (12), 2:45 2011-04-30 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 15-0 Philippines Jade Yagahon KO 3 (10), 1:20 2011-02-26 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 14-0 Philippines Donny Mabao MD 12 2010-11-20 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 13-0 Philippines Jetly Purisima UD 12 2010-08-01 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 12-0 Philippines Amero Ricablanca RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2010-05-29 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 11-0 Philippines Roel Honor UD 10 2010-02-21 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 10-0 Philippines Jetly Purisima UD 10 2009-12-12 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 9-0 Philippines Jetly Purisima SD 10 2009-08-29 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 8-0 Philippines Fabio Marfa UD 10 2009-05-30 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 7-0 Philippines Arnel Tadena RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2009-02-21 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 6-0 Philippines Ruther del Castillo UD 8 2008-11-29 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 5-0 Philippines Steve Demaisip KO 5 (6), 2:59 2008-09-20 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 4-0 Philippines Edcel Tunacao TKO 3 (6), 0:58 2008-07-12 Philippines West Negros University, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 3-0 Philippines Leo Torres TKO 2 (4), 1:15 2008-05-12 Philippines Loay Public Market, Loay, Bohol
Win 2-0 Philippines Junel Busano UD 4 2008-03-15 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Win 1-0 Philippines Powell Balaba UD 4 2008-01-26 Philippines PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Professional debut.

See also

References

  1. Bonsubre, Rene Jr. (October 8, 2011). "Early Results from Pinoy Pride 9; Sabillo Wins OPBF Title". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  2. Ramos, Gerry (December 1, 2013). "After Controversial draw, Sabillo Rematch with Nicaraguan will have to Wait". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  3. Songalia, Ryan (March 23, 2014). "Francisco Rodriguez stops Merlito Sabillo in 10, wins strawweight belt". RingTV. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  4. "Professional Boxing Record of Merlito Sabillo". BoxRec. November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Raúl García
WBO Minimumweight Interim Champion
March 9, 2013 – April 19, 2013
Promoted
Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Moisés Fuentes
WBO Minimumweight Champion
April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014
Succeeded by
Francisco Rodríguez, Jr.
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