Merlito Sabillo | |
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![]() Sabillo in 2020 | |
Born | Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr. January 19, 1984 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Tiger |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Minimumweight Light flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 36 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 8 |
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] 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
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 were he lost by unanimous decision.[13]
Professional boxing record
36 fights | 27 wins | 8 losses |
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By knockout | 13 | 4 |
By decision | 14 | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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36 | Loss | 27-8-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10), 2:16 | Feb 15, 2020 | ![]() |
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35 | Loss | 27-7-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (8), 2:08 | Apr 13, 2019 | ![]() |
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34 | Loss | 27-6-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Sep 15, 2018 | ![]() |
For vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title |
33 | Loss | 27-5-1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Feb 17, 2018 | ![]() |
Lost Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title; For OPBF light-flyweight title |
32 | Win | 27-4-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Oct 20, 2017 | ![]() |
Retained Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title |
31 | Win | 26-4-1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) 2:58 | May 27, 2017 | ![]() |
Won vacant Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title |
30 | Loss | 25-4-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Nov 11, 2016 | ![]() |
For vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title |
29 | Loss | 25-3-1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | May 8, 2016 | ![]() |
For OPBF interim mini-flyweight title |
28 | Win | 25-2-1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Nov 29, 2015 | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 24-2-1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Jun 12, 2015 | ![]() |
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26 | Loss | 23-2-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10), 1:50 | Nov 15, 2014 | ![]() |
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25 | Loss | 23-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12), 1:50 | Mar 22, 2014 | ![]() |
Lost WBO mini-flyweight title |
24 | Draw | 23-0-1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Nov 29, 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBO mini-flyweight title |
23 | Win | 23-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:09 | Jul 13, 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBO mini-flyweight title |
22 | Win | 22-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (12), 2:52 | Mar 9, 2013 | ![]() |
Won WBO interim mini-flyweight title |
21 | Win | 21-0 | ![]() |
RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | Dec 15, 2012 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 20-0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:50 | Sep 22, 2012 | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 19-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:36 | May 4, 2012 | ![]() |
Retained OPBF mini-flyweight title |
18 | Win | 18-0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Jan 28, 2012 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17-0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Oct 8, 2011 | ![]() |
Won vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title |
16 | Win | 16-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:45 | Apr 30, 2011 | ![]() |
Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title |
15 | Win | 15-0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10), 1:20 | Feb 26, 2011 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14-0 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | Nov 20, 2010 | ![]() |
Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title |
13 | Win | 13-0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Aug 1, 2010 | ![]() |
Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title |
12 | Win | 12-0 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | May 29, 2010 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Feb 21, 2010 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Dec 12, 2009 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9-0 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 30, 2009 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7-0 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | Feb 21, 2009 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6-0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Nov 29, 2008 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5-0 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (6), 2:59 | Sep 20, 2008 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 0:58 | Jul 12, 2008 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:15 | May 12, 2008 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | Mar 15, 2008 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | Jan 26, 2008 | ![]() |
Titles in boxing
Major World Titles:
- WBO Minimumweight Champion (105 lbs)
Regional Titles:
- OPBF Minimumweight title. (105 lbs)
- ABF light flyweight Title (108 lbs)
- Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title. (105 lbs)
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.
- ^ "Merlito Sabillo shocked by Nenggo!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Sabillo beats Balaba in Bacolod showdown". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Sabillo Wins by UD vs Indonesian". Negros Daily Bulletin. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Riku Kano claims OPBF "interim" Minimumweight title with split decision win!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Yamanaka claims OPBF title, dominates Sabillo". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.sunstar.com.ph. 27 May 2017. 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.
External links
- Boxing record for Merlito Sabillo from BoxRec (registration required)