Merlito Sabillo
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Real name | Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr. |
Nickname(s) | Tiger |
Weight(s) | Light flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Born |
Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines | January 19, 1984
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 32 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 4 |
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]
Light flyweight division
On May 27, 2017 he defeated the Indonesian Fighter, Jack Amisa for a vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title.[4] He successfully defend his Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Title to his Filipino Country man Crison Omayao. [5] 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.[6][7] On September 15, 2018 he fought the Chinese Fighter Jing Xiang for a vacant World Boxing Council Silver Light Flyweight title were he lost by unanimous decision.[8]
Professional record
27 Wins (13 Knockouts, 14 Decisions), 5 Losses (2 Knockouts), 1 Draw[9] | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 27-6-1 | UD | 12 | 2018-09-15 | vacant World Boxing Council Silver Light Flyweight title | ||
Loss | 27-5-1 | SD | 12 | 2018-02-17 | Lost OPBF and Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight titles | ||
Win | 27-4-1 | UD | 12 | 2017-10-20 | Retained Asian Boxing Federation Light flyweight title | ||
Win | 26-4-1 | KO | 3 (12) 2:58 | 2017-5-27 | Won the vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light flyweight title | ||
Loss | 25-4-1 | UD | 12 | 2016-11-11 | Lost to Vacant OPBF Minimumweight title. | ||
Loss | 25-3-1 | SD | 12 | 2016-05-08 | Lost to Interim OPBF Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 25-2-1 | UD | 6 | 2015-11-29 | |||
Win | 24-2-1 | UD | 6 | 2015-06-12 | |||
Loss | 23-2-1 | TKO | 4 (10), 1:50 | 2014-11-15 | |||
Loss | 23-1-1 | TKO | 10 (12), 1:50 | 2014-03-22 | Lost WBO Minimumweight title. | ||
Draw | 23-0-1 | SD | 12 | 2013-11-29 | Retained WBO Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 23-0 | TKO | 9 (12), 1:09 | 2013-07-13 | Retained WBO Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 22-0 | TKO | 8 (12), 2:52 | 2013-03-09 | Won Interim WBO Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 21-0 | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | 2012-12-15 | |||
Win | 20-0 | KO | 1 (8), 2:50 | 2012-09-22 | |||
Win | 19-0 | TKO | 7 (12), 2:36 | 2012-05-04 | Retained OPBF Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 18-0 | UD | 8 | 2012-01-28 | |||
Win | 17-0 | UD | 12 | 2011-10-08 | Won vacant OPBF Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 16-0 | TKO | 7 (12), 2:45 | 2011-04-30 | Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 15-0 | KO | 3 (10), 1:20 | 2011-02-26 | |||
Win | 14-0 | MD | 12 | 2010-11-20 | Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 13-0 | UD | 12 | 2010-08-01 | Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. | ||
Win | 12-0 | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 2010-05-29 | |||
Win | 11-0 | UD | 10 | 2010-02-21 | |||
Win | 10-0 | UD | 10 | 2009-12-12 | |||
Win | 9-0 | SD | 10 | 2009-08-29 | |||
Win | 8-0 | UD | 10 | 2009-05-30 | |||
Win | 7-0 | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 2009-02-21 | |||
Win | 6-0 | UD | 8 | 2008-11-29 | |||
Win | 5-0 | KO | 5 (6), 2:59 | 2008-09-20 | |||
Win | 4-0 | TKO | 3 (6), 0:58 | 2008-07-12 | |||
Win | 3-0 | TKO | 2 (4), 1:15 | 2008-05-12 | |||
Win | 2-0 | UD | 4 | 2008-03-15 | |||
Win | 1-0 | UD | 4 | 2008-01-26 | Professional debut. | ||
Titles in boxing
Major World Titles:
- WBO Minimumweight Champion (105 lbs)
Minor World Titles:
See also
References
- ↑ Bonsubre, Rene Jr. (October 8, 2011). "Early Results from Pinoy Pride 9; Sabillo Wins OPBF Title". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ Ramos, Gerry (December 1, 2013). "After Controversial draw, Sabillo Rematch with Nicaraguan will have to Wait". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (March 23, 2014). "Francisco Rodriguez stops Merlito Sabillo in 10, wins strawweight belt". RingTV. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "You are being redirected..." www.sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Edward Heno outpoints Merlito Sabillo in Philippine crossroads fight - The Ring". The Ring. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ↑ "Heno defies home crowd, dethrones Sabillo at home". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ↑ "Jing Xiang Beats Merlito Sabillo, Wins WBC Silver Strap in China". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ↑ "Professional Boxing Record of Merlito Sabillo". BoxRec. November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
External links
Achievements | ||
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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 Moisés Fuentes Vacated |
WBO minimumweight champion April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014 |
Succeeded by Francisco Rodríguez, Jr. |