Weljon Mindoro, alias Triggerman (born January 26, 2000) is a promising Filipino top prospect and professional boxer in the middleweight division.
Weljon Mindoro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Weljon Sandag Mindoro January 26, 2000 Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Triggerman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
Amateur career
editMindoro participated in a handful of amateur bouts, Mindoro fell short at quarter-finals of the 55th Edition (2012) of Palarong Pambansa's Kids Antweight division in Lingayen, Pangasinan, failed at the Finals of the 57th Edition (2014) of Palarong Pambansa's School Boys light mosquitoweight division in Santa Cruz, Laguna and failed in the prelimenaries of the 61st Edition (2018) of Palarong Pambansa's Youth Boys light welterweight division in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.[1]
Professional career
editEarly years
editOn April 13, 2019, Mindoro won his debut bout against journeyman compatriot Jerry Kalaw via 3rd round stoppage in Bacoor, Cavite. Mindoro would spend most of his early years fighting in the welterweight and light middleweight divisions before evolving into a middleweight on 2022, Mindoro would compose a praise-worthy record of 10 wins, 10 KOs and 0 losses before moving down to the light middleweight division to fight his career's biggest test against former WBO World light middleweight title-challenger Takeshi Inoue in Inoue's first defense of his WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title in the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom, Parañaque,[2] their fight ended in a split draw.[3]
Move up the ranks
editAfter defeating journeyman Mao Tameda in the first round in his return to the middleweight division, Mindoro was schedule to make his US Debut against Mexican veteran Mahonri Montes,[4] however, the bout against Montes was scrapped and was replaced by former bare-knuckle fighter and experienced boxer Tyler Goodjohn on July 10, 2024, at ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida, Mindoro won via 2nd Round KO.[5] Mindoro was announced to fight Puerto Rican former WBC FECARBOX titlist Marcos Osorio-Betancourt on November 9, 2024, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida,[6] however, Osorio-Betancourt withdrew and Brazilian gatekeeper Lucas de Abreu stepped up as a replacement,[7] Mindoro knocked Lucas de Abreu out with a petrifying right hand punch in the third round.[8][9]
On November 10, 2024, Mindoro was already scheduled to fight the reigning IBF Pan Pacific middleweight champion and veteran Australian boxer Joel Camilleri on December 6, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at the IBA Champions Night card.[10]
Professional boxing record
edit| 14 fights | 13 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Lucas de Abreu | KO | 3 (8), 0:22 | 9 Nov 2024 | Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Tyler Goodjohn | KO | 2 (8), 2:46 | 10 Jul 2024 | ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Mao Tameda | KO | 1 (6), 2:10 | 28 Jul 2023 | Rizal, Laguna, Philippines | |
| 11 | Draw | 10–0–1 | Takeshi Inoue | SD | 12 | 13 May 2023 | Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Philippines | For WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Wellem Reyk | KO | 3 (10), 1:34 | 12 Jan 2023 | Sablayan Astrodome, Sablayan, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Junjesie Ibgos | TKO | 1 (8), 2:23 | 23 Oct 2022 | Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jason Egera | TKO | 6 (10), 0:43 | 5 Aug 2022 | Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jerwin Mejes | KO | 1 (8), 0:43 | 9 Apr 2022 | Rizal, Laguna, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Michael Escobia | RTD | 2 (8), 3:00 | 5 Mar 2020 | Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lyndon Castillo | KO | 1 (4), 1:53 | 21 Dec 2019 | Manila Arena, Manila, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jonel Borbon | KO | 2 (6), 1:36 | 15 Nov 2019 | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Menard Abila | TKO | 2 (6), 2:38 | 20 Sep 2019 | Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Janie Canoy | TKO | 2 (4), 1:33 | 20 Jul 2019 | Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jerry Kalaw | TKO | 3 (4), 2:58 | 13 Apr 2019 | Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines |
Personal life
editMindoro was born in Dumingag located at the Zamboanga del Sur province of the Philippines and current hails from Bacoor, Cavite, he is currently training at MP Promotions's president Sean Gibbons's gym and promotion, the Knuckleheads Boxing Gym and Viva Promotions.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Weljon Mindoro box-am record". boxrec.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Philstar.com (May 6, 2023). "Casimero returns, fights Namibian at Okada". philstar.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "WBO Asia-Pacific super welterweight champ Inoue draws with Mindoro, retains title". boxingnews.jp. May 14, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Rosal, Glendale G. (June 18, 2024). "Unbeaten Filipino knockout artist to debut in the US in July". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Reynoso, Teodoro Medina (July 11, 2024). "Mindoro Wins US Debut". m.philboxing.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ BOXINGSCENE STAFF (October 23, 2024). "Nicklaus Flaz-Christian Gomez to top November 9 ProBox TV card". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. "Weljon Mindoro to face Brazilian opponent in Nov. 9 bout in Florida". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Giongco, Nick (November 10, 2024). "Mindoro blasts Brazilian banger into bits". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (November 10, 2024). "Mindoro scores 3 rd. TKO in Florida, stretches KO record to 13-0". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Viva Promotions (November 10, 2024). "MINDORO TO FIGHT IN IBA CHAMPIONS NIGHT!". facebook.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Weljon Mindoro from BoxRec (registration required)