Danilo Lerio Jr. (born 15 November 1980) is a retired Filipino professional boxer. He competed in the men's light flyweight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1] He had a southpaw stance.[2]

Danilo Lerio
Born (1980-11-15) 15 November 1980 (age 43)
Antipas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
StanceSouthpaw

Leading to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Lerio was mentored by Cuban coach Raul Liranza. Lerio lost his first and only bout in the Olympics against Rafael Lozano of Spain. His coach was dismissed from his position due to ordering Lerio to mix it up with his opponent despite leading four points with 17 seconds left in the bout.[3]

He later turned pro and was the last Filipino who competed in the Olympics to do until Mark Anthony Barriga in the mid-2010s.[4] As a professional boxer, he and his younger brother Roberto were handled by Todd Makelim. In May 2008, Lerio's record stood at 14-2-1 with four knock-outs following his one round knockout of Matt Meredith in New South Wales, Australia.[2] Danilo Lerio retired from boxing in 2012.[5]

Lerio also has an elder brother named Arlan who also competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics[3][6][2]

Professional boxing record

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18 fights 15 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 0
By decision 11 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
18 Win 15–2–1 Nuapayak Sakkreerin TKO 11 (12), 0:46 19 Sep 2008 Sweeney's at Scenic Hills, Ingleburn, Australia Won vacant IBF Australasian flyweight title
17 Win 14–2–1 Matt Meredith TKO 1 (8), 2:21 23 May 2008 West Tigers Leagues Club, Leumeah, Australia
16 Loss 13–2–1 Rocky Fuentes UD 12 30 Sep 2007 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines For Philippines GAB flyweight title
15 Draw 13–1–1 Lowie Bantigue TD 4 (12), 0:25 1 Jun 2007 Angono Sports Complex, Barangay Mahabang, Angono, Philippines Vacant Philippines GAB flyweight title at stake; Fight stopped prematurely due to accidental head butts suffered by both boxers
14 win 13–1 Apol Suico TKO 2 (10), 1:29 3 Mar 2007 Rajah Sulayman Park, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
13 Win 12–1 Bryan Vicera TD 5 (10), 2:52 9 Dec 2006 Ynares Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines Fight stopped from a cut on Vicera's eyelid produced from an accidental head-butt
12 Win 11–1 Ryan Maliteg SD 10 8 Oct 2006 West Rambo Sports Complex, Barangay 26, Makati City, Philippines
11 Win 10–1 Rey Megrino UD 10 22 Jul 2006 Ynarez Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
10 Win 9–1 Lowie Bantigue UD 10 20 May 2006 Ynarez Plaza Gymnasium (Covered Court), Binangonan, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Bert Gawat SD 10 7 Jan 2006 Provincial Capitol Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
8 Win 7–1 Roger Mananquil TKO 2 (8), 0:38 10 Dec 2005 St. Lucia East Mall, Cainta, Philippines
7 Win 6–1 Renato Nival SD 6 28 Oct 2005 Trece Martires City, Cavite, Philippines
6 Win 5–1 Philip Parcon UD 8 9 Nov 2003 Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
5 Win 4–1 Walter Suaybaguio UD 8 23 Mar 2003 Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
4 Loss 3–1 Along Denoy SD 8 21 Dec 2002 Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Larry Unson UD 6 24 Nov 2002 Superdome, Ormoc City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Philip Parcon UD 4 26 Oct 2002 Rizal Memorial Colleges Gym, Davao City, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Dodong Zalde UD 4 1 Sep 2002 Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Danilo Lerio Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Nathanielsz, Ronnie (26 May 2008). "Lerio brothers win in Australia". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Abac (28 November 2000). "Heartbreak Kid's back: Lerio to pursue Olympic dream". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  4. ^ Songalia, Ryan (28 July 2018). "Mark Anthony Barriga:A short guy with huge possibilities". The Ring. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  5. ^ "'Hands of Stone' retains title". Ang Kalatas Australia. 3 (8): 22. May 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2019. His brother Danilo Lerio, who boxed with the Philippine Olympic team in Sydney returned to campaign in Australia in 2008, retired from the professional ring last year [2012]
  6. ^ Henson, Joaquin (10 November 2016). "Tale of two Olympian brothers". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
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