Merlito Sabillo
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| 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 |
January 19, 1984 Toboso, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 24 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Merlito Sabillo (born January 19, 1984) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the current 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.
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.
Professional record
| 23 Wins (12 Knockouts, 11 Decisions), 1 Losses, 1 Draw | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Draw | 23-0-1 |  Carlos Buitrago |
SD | 12 | 2013-11-29 |  Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
Retained WBO Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 23-0 |  Jorle Estrada |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:09 | 2013-07-13 | Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay City, Metro Manila |
Retained WBO Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 22-0 | Luis De la Rosa |
TKO | 8 (12), 2:52 | 2013-03-09 | Coliseo Mario de León, Cerete, Colombia |
Won Interim WBO Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 21-0 | Rollen Del Castillo |
RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | 2012-12-15 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 20-0 | Jovel Romasasa |
KO | 1 (8), 2:50 | 2012-09-22 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19-0 | Jonathan Refugio |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:36 | 2012-05-04 | L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Retained OPBF Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-0 |  Sofyan Effendi |
UD | 8 | 2012-01-28 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17-0 | Rodel Tejares |
UD | 12 | 2011-10-08 | University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Won vacant OPBF Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16-0 | Roger Echavez |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:45 | 2011-04-30 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-0 | Jade Yagahon |
KO | 3 (10), 1:20 | 2011-02-26 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14-0 | Donny Mabao |
MD | 12 | 2010-11-20 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13-0 | Jetly Purisima |
UD | 12 | 2010-08-01 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12-0 | Amero Ricablanca |
RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 2010-05-29 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11-0 | Roel Honor |
UD | 10 | 2010-02-21 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10-0 | Jetly Purisima |
UD | 10 | 2009-12-12 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-0 | Jetly Purisima |
SD | 10 | 2009-08-29 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8-0 | Fabio Marfa |
UD | 10 | 2009-05-30 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7-0 | Arnel Tadena |
RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 2009-02-21 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6-0 | Ruther del Castillo |
UD | 8 | 2008-11-29 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-0 | Steve Demaisip |
KO | 5 (6), 2:59 | 2008-09-20 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-0 | Edcel Tunacao |
TKO | 3 (6), 0:58 | 2008-07-12 | West Negros University, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3-0 | Leo Torres |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:15 | 2008-05-12 | ?, Loay, Bohol, Philippines |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-0 | Junel Busano |
UD | 4 | 2008-03-15 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1-0 | Powell Balaba |
UD | 4 | 2008-01-26 | PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Professional debut. |
See also
- List of WBO world champions
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of Filipino boxing world champions
External links
| 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 Carlos Buitrago |
| Vacant Title last held by Moises Fuentes |
WBO Minimumweight Champion Regular Title April 19, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |
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