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Merlito Sabillo

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

Merlito Sabillo
Sabillo in 2020
Born
Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr.

(1984-01-19) January 19, 1984 (age 40)
Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesTiger
Statistics
Weight(s)Minimumweight Light flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins27
Wins by KO13
Losses8
Draws1

Professional career

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Early years as professional boxer

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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

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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] On November 15, 2014 Merlito Sabillo lost to the hard-hitting Indonesian Journeyman Ellias Nggenggo. The fight turned into street brawl as the two fighters, throwing some wild punches and hard exchanges. In the end Merlito Sabillo come up short as the Indonesian visitor Ellias Nggenggo wins the bout.[4]

On June 12, 2015, Sabillo defeated his fellow Filipino Countrymen Powell Balaba into a 6 round fighting contest that was held at the L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines.[5] On November 29, 2015, he defeated the Indonesian Fighter Jack Amisa into a 6 round contest.[6] On May 8, 2016, he face the Japanese Prospect Riku Kano at Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyōgo Prefecture for the interim OPBF Minimumweight title. In the earlier rounds, Merlito used his experience as he utilized his Left Straight Hand and Right Hook. Kano began to warm up with rounds 3 and 4 being much more competitive. Going at the last 4 rounds both men started to show the signs of fatigue at the ring. Kano was trying to pickup the fight and began to land shots while Sabillo lost his footwork and could not connect any of his punches to his opponent. Both men displayed their courage in the ring and they gave the audience a better fight. In the end Sabillo fell short and the much younger Japanese Prospect Riku Kano wins the bout and the OPBF Minimumweight title.[7]

On November 11, 2016, the Former World Champion Merlito Sabillo was back to Japan for the second time as he faced the hard-hitting Japanese Professional Boxer Ryuya Yamanaka for the vacant OPBF Minimumweight title. Sabillo started well in the earlier rounds as he landed clean shots establishing his ground on the earlier bout. As the bout progressed Yamanaka built his confidence as he connected a body shot on Sabillo and landed some serious shots on him making Sabillo lost his ground and his defense as the fight proceeds. In the end Sabillo fell short and Yamanaka claim the OPBF Minimumweight title, making Sabillo, make his second lost in Japan.[8]

Light flyweight division

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On May 27, 2017 he defeated the Indonesian Fighter, Jack Amisa for a vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title.[9] He successfully defend his Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Title to his Filipino Countrymen Crison Omayao.[10] On February 17, 2018 Merlito Sabillo lost to the undefeated Filipino Prospect Edward Heno to a 12-round fight for the unification of Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation and Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight titles.[11][12] On September 15, 2018 he fought the Chinese Fighter Jing Xiang for a vacant World Boxing Council Silver Light Flyweight title where he lost by unanimous decision.[13]

Professional boxing record

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36 fights 27 wins 8 losses
By knockout 13 4
By decision 14 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 27-8-1   Sho Kimura TKO 2 (10), 2:16 Feb 15, 2020   Manila Arena, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
35 Loss 27-7-1   Daniel Valladares TKO 7 (8), 2:08 Apr 13, 2019   Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
34 Loss 27-6-1   Jing Xiang UD 12 Sep 15, 2018   Qinzhou Sports Center Gymnasium, Qinzhou, China For vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title
33 Loss 27-5-1   Edward Heno SD 12 Feb 17, 2018   Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Lost Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title;
For OPBF light-flyweight title
32 Win 27-4-1   Crison Omayao UD 12 Oct 20, 2017   SM City Bacolod Parking Area, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Retained Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title
31 Win 26-4-1   Jack Amisa KO 3 (12) 2:58 May 27, 2017   888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Won vacant Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title
30 Loss 25-4-1   Ryuya Yamanaka UD 12 Nov 11, 2016   Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan For vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title
29 Loss 25-3-1   Riku Kano SD 12 May 8, 2016   Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan For OPBF interim mini-flyweight title
28 Win 25-2-1   Jack Amisa UD 6 Nov 29, 2015   La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
27 Win 24-2-1   Powell Balaba UD 6 Jun 12, 2015   L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
26 Loss 23-2-1   Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (10), 1:50 Nov 15, 2014   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
25 Loss 23-1-1   Francisco Rodríguez Jr. TKO 10 (12), 1:50 Mar 22, 2014   Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Lost WBO mini-flyweight title
24 Draw 23-0-1   Carlos Buitrago SD 12 Nov 29, 2013   Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
23 Win 23-0   Jorle Estrada TKO 9 (12), 1:09 Jul 13, 2013   Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
22 Win 22-0   Luis De la Rosa TKO 8 (12), 2:52 Mar 9, 2013   Coliseo Mario de León, Cereté, Colombia Won WBO interim mini-flyweight title
21 Win 21-0   Rollen Del Castillo RTD 1 (10), 3:00 Dec 15, 2012   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
20 Win 20-0   Jovel Romasasa KO 1 (8), 2:50 Sep 22, 2012   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
19 Win 19-0   Jonathan Refugio TKO 7 (12), 2:36 May 4, 2012   L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Retained OPBF mini-flyweight title
18 Win 18-0   Sofyan Effendi UD 8 Jan 28, 2012   Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
17 Win 17-0   Rodel Tejares UD 12 Oct 8, 2011   University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Won vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title
16 Win 16-0   Roger Echavez TKO 7 (12), 2:45 Apr 30, 2011   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
15 Win 15-0   Jade Yagahon KO 3 (10), 1:20 Feb 26, 2011   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
14 Win 14-0   Donny Mabao MD 12 Nov 20, 2010   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
13 Win 13-0   Jetly Purisima UD 12 Aug 1, 2010   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title
12 Win 12-0   Amero Ricablanca RTD 4 (8), 3:00 May 29, 2010   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
11 Win 11-0   Roel Honor UD 10 Feb 21, 2010   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
10 Win 10-0   Jetly Purisima UD 10 Dec 12, 2009   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
9 Win 9-0   Jetly Purisima SD 10 Aug 29, 2009   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
8 Win 8-0   Fabio Marfa UD 10 May 30, 2009   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
7 Win 7-0   Arnel Tadena RTD 4 (8), 3:00 Feb 21, 2009   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
6 Win 6-0   Ruther del Castillo UD 8 Nov 29, 2008   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
5 Win 5-0   Steve Demaisip KO 5 (6), 2:59 Sep 20, 2008   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
4 Win 4-0   Edcel Tunacao TKO 3 (6), 0:58 Jul 12, 2008   West Negros University, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
3 Win 3-0   Leo Torres TKO 2 (4), 1:15 May 12, 2008   Loay Public Market, Loay, Bohol, Philippines
2 Win 2-0   Junel Busano UD 4 Mar 15, 2008   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
1 Win 1-0   Powell Balaba UD 4 Jan 26, 2008   PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Titles in boxing

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Major World Titles:

Regional Titles:

  • OPBF Minimumweight title. (105 lbs)
  • ABF light flyweight Title (108 lbs)
  • Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. (105 lbs)

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "Merlito Sabillo shocked by Nenggo!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. ^ "Sabillo beats Balaba in Bacolod showdown". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  6. ^ "Sabillo Wins by UD vs Indonesian". Negros Daily Bulletin. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  7. ^ "Riku Kano claims OPBF "interim" Minimumweight title with split decision win!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  8. ^ "Yamanaka claims OPBF title, dominates Sabillo". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  9. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.sunstar.com.ph. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  10. ^ "Bacolod's Masskara Festival Got More Fun with "Fist of Glory" Double Header: Raquinel-Rosales, Sabillo-Omayao Oct 20 at SM Bacolod". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  11. ^ "Edward Heno outpoints Merlito Sabillo in Philippine crossroads fight - The Ring". The Ring. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  12. ^ "Heno defies home crowd, dethrones Sabillo at home". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  13. ^ "Jing Xiang Beats Merlito Sabillo, Wins WBC Silver Strap in China". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
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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
Tatsuya Fukuhara
Preceded by WBO minimumweight champion
April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014 		Succeeded by
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