Merlito Sabillo

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

Merlito Sabillo
Statistics
Real nameMerlito Labrador Sabillo Jr.
Nickname(s)Tiger
Weight(s)Minimumweight Light flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1984-01-19) January 19, 1984
Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins27
Wins by KO13
Losses7
Draws1

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 record

Loss 27-7-1•| Daniel Valladares | ko 07|08|13-04-19| arena Monterrey México

27 Wins (13 Knockouts, 14 Decisions), 5 Losses (2 Knockouts), 1 Draw[14]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 27-6-1 Jing Xiang UD 12 2018-09-15 Qinzhou Sports Center Gymnasium, Qinzhou, China vacant World Boxing Council Silver Light Flyweight title
Loss 27-5-1 Edward Heno SD 12 2018-02-17 Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod, Philippines Lost OPBF and Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight titles
Win 27-4-1 Crison Omayao UD 12 2017-10-20 SM City Bacolod Parking Area, Bacolod, Philippines Retained Asian Boxing Federation Light flyweight title
Win 26-4-1 Jack Amisa KO 3 (12) 2:58 2017-5-27 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod, Philippines Won the vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light flyweight title
Loss 25-4-1 Ryuya Yamanaka UD 12 2016-11-11 Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Lost to Vacant OPBF Minimumweight title.
Loss 25-3-1 Riku Kano SD 12 2016-05-08 Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan Lost to Interim OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 25-2-1 Jack Amisa UD 6 2015-11-29 La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
Win 24-2-1 Powell Balaba UD 6 2015-06-12 L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Loss 23-2-1 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (10), 1:50 2014-11-15 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Loss 23-1-1 Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. TKO 10 (12), 1:50 2014-03-22 Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León Lost WBO Minimumweight title.
Draw 23-0-1 Carlos Buitrago SD 12 2013-11-29 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 23-0 Jorle Estrada TKO 9 (12), 1:09 2013-07-13 Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 22-0 Luis De la Rosa TKO 8 (12), 2:52 2013-03-09 Coliseo Mario de León, Cereté Won Interim WBO Minimumweight title.
Win 21-0 Rollen Del Castillo RTD 1 (10), 3:00 2012-12-15 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 20-0 Jovel Romasasa KO 1 (8), 2:50 2012-09-22 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 19-0 Jonathan Refugio TKO 7 (12), 2:36 2012-05-04 L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Retained OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 18-0 Sofyan Effendi UD 8 2012-01-28 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 17-0 Rodel Tejares UD 12 2011-10-08 University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Won vacant OPBF Minimumweight title.
Win 16-0 Roger Echavez TKO 7 (12), 2:45 2011-04-30 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 15-0 Jade Yagahon KO 3 (10), 1:20 2011-02-26 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 14-0 Donny Mabao MD 12 2010-11-20 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 13-0 Jetly Purisima UD 12 2010-08-01 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board Minimumweight title.
Win 12-0 Amero Ricablanca RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2010-05-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 11-0 Roel Honor UD 10 2010-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 10-0 Jetly Purisima UD 10 2009-12-12 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 9-0 Jetly Purisima SD 10 2009-08-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 8-0 Fabio Marfa UD 10 2009-05-30 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 7-0 Arnel Tadena RTD 4 (8), 3:00 2009-02-21 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 6-0 Ruther del Castillo UD 8 2008-11-29 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 5-0 Steve Demaisip KO 5 (6), 2:59 2008-09-20 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 4-0 Edcel Tunacao TKO 3 (6), 0:58 2008-07-12 West Negros University, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 3-0 Leo Torres TKO 2 (4), 1:15 2008-05-12 Loay Public Market, Loay, Bohol
Win 2-0 Junel Busano UD 4 2008-03-15 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Win 1-0 Powell Balaba UD 4 2008-01-26 PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Professional debut.

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

  • WBO Minimumweight Champion (105 lbs)

Minor World Titles:

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

See also

References

  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. 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. 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.
  14. "Professional Boxing Record of Merlito Sabillo". BoxRec. November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
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
Moisés Fuentes
Vacated
WBO minimumweight champion
April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014
Succeeded by
Francisco Rodríguez, Jr.
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