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Merlito Sabillo

{{short description|Filipino boxer}}

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{{Infobox boxer

| image = Merlito Sabillo 2020.jpg

| caption = Sabillo in 2020

| name = Merlito Sabillo

| nationality = Filipino

| realname = Merlito Labrador Sabillo Jr.

| nickname = Tiger

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=3}}

| weight = Minimumweight

Light flyweight

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|01|19|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines

| style = Southpaw

| total = 36

| wins = 27

| 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.{{cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-61005.html|title=Early Results from Pinoy Pride 9; Sabillo Wins OPBF Title|publisher=PhilBoxing.com|last=Bonsubre|first=Rene Jr.|date=October 8, 2011|accessdate=March 2, 2015}}

=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/after-controversial-draw-sabillo-rematch-with-nicaraguan-will-have-to-wait|title=After Controversial draw, Sabillo Rematch with Nicaraguan will have to Wait|publisher=Spin.ph|date=December 1, 2013|accessdate=March 2, 2015|last=Ramos|first=Gerry}} In his next fight, Sabillo lost the title to Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. via tenth round TKO.{{cite web|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/327723-francisco-rodriguez-jr-stops-merlito-sabillo-in-10-wins-wbo-strawweight-belt|title=Francisco Rodriguez stops Merlito Sabillo in 10, wins strawweight belt|last=Songalia|first=Ryan|publisher=RingTV|date=March 23, 2014|accessdate=March 2, 2015}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/merlito-sabillo-shocked-by-nenggo|title=Merlito Sabillo shocked by Nenggo!|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/59708/sabillo-beats-balaba-in-bacolod-showdown|title=Sabillo beats Balaba in Bacolod showdown|website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net|date=14 June 2015 |language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}} On November 29, 2015, he defeated the Indonesian Fighter Jack Amisa into a 6 round contest.{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndb-online.com/december0215/sabillo-wins-ud-vs-indonesian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031133054/http://www.ndb-online.com/december0215/sabillo-wins-ud-vs-indonesian|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 31, 2018|title=Sabillo Wins by UD vs Indonesian|date=2015-12-02|work=Negros Daily Bulletin|access-date=2018-10-31}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/riku-kano-claims-opbf-interim-minimumweight-title-with-split-decision-win|title=Riku Kano claims OPBF "interim" Minimumweight title with split decision win!|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}

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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/yamanaka-claims-opbf-title-dominates-sabillo|title=Yamanaka claims OPBF title, dominates Sabillo|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}

=Light flyweight division=

On May 27, 2017 he defeated the Indonesian Fighter, Jack Amisa for a vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/144374|title=Sabillo eyeing vacant ABF light flyweight title May 28|website=www.sunstar.com.ph|date=27 May 2017 |access-date=2018-09-25}} He successfully defend his Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Title to his Filipino Countrymen Crison Omayao.{{Cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-131875.html|title=Bacolod's Masskara Festival Got More Fun with "Fist of Glory" Double Header: Raquinel-Rosales, Sabillo-Omayao Oct 20 at SM Bacolod|website=philboxing.com|access-date=2018-09-25}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/528843-edward-heno-outpoints-merlito-sabillo-in-philippine-crossroads-fight/|title=Edward Heno outpoints Merlito Sabillo in Philippine crossroads fight - The Ring|date=2018-02-17|work=The Ring|access-date=2018-10-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-134416.html|title=Heno defies home crowd, dethrones Sabillo at home|website=philboxing.com|access-date=2018-10-04}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jing-xiang-beats-merlito-sabillo-wins-wbc-silver-strap-china--131850|title=Jing Xiang Beats Merlito Sabillo, Wins WBC Silver Strap in China|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-04|language=en-us}}

Professional boxing record

{{BoxingRecordSummary

|draws=1

|ko-wins=13

|ko-losses=4

|dec-wins=14

|dec-losses=4

}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

36

|{{no2}}Loss

|27-8-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Sho Kimura

|TKO

|2 (10), {{small|2:16}}

|Feb 15, 2020

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Manila Arena, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines}}

|

35

|{{no2}}Loss

|27-7-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} Daniel Valladares

|TKO

|7 (8), {{small|2:08}}

|Apr 13, 2019

|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico}}

|

34

|{{no2}}Loss

|27-6-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} Jing Xiang

|UD

|12

|Sep 15, 2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} {{small|Qinzhou Sports Center Gymnasium, Qinzhou, China}}

|align=left|{{small|For vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title}}

align=center

|33

|{{no2}}Loss

|27-5-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Edward Heno

|SD

|12

|Feb 17, 2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Lost Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title;
For OPBF light-flyweight title}}

align=center

|32

|{{yes2}}Win

|27-4-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Crison Omayao

|UD

|12

|Oct 20, 2017

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|PHI}} SM City Bacolod Parking Area, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title}}

align=center

|31

|{{yes2}}Win

|26-4-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|INA}} Jack Amisa

|KO

|3 (12) {{small|2:58}}

|May 27, 2017

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|PHI}} 888 Chinatown Square Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant Asian Boxing Federation light-flyweight title}}

align=center

|30

|{{no2}}Loss

|25-4-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Ryuya Yamanaka

|UD

|12

|Nov 11, 2016

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|JPN}} Central Gym, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan}}

|align=left|{{small|For vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|29

|{{no2}}Loss

|25-3-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Riku Kano

|SD

|12

|May 8, 2016

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|JPN}} Bunka Center, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan}}

|align=left|{{small|For OPBF interim mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|28

|{{yes2}}Win

|25-2-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|INA}} Jack Amisa

|UD

|6

|Nov 29, 2015

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|PHI}} La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|27

|{{yes2}}Win

|24-2-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Powell Balaba

|UD

|6

|Jun 12, 2015

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|PHI}} L' Fisher Hotel, La Proa Ballroom, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|26

|{{no2}}Loss

|23-2-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|INA}} Ellias Nggenggo

|TKO

|4 (10), {{small|1:50}}

|Nov 15, 2014

|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|PHI}} Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|25

|{{no2}}Loss

|23-1-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} Francisco Rodríguez Jr.

|TKO

|10 (12), {{small|1:50}}

|Mar 22, 2014

|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico}}

|align=left|{{small|Lost WBO mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|24

|style="background: #B0C4DE"|Draw

|23-0-1

|align=left|{{flagicon|NIC}} Carlos Buitrago

|SD

|12

|Nov 29, 2013

|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|PHI}} Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|23

|{{yes2}}Win

|23-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|COL}} Jorle Estrada

|TKO

|9 (12), {{small|1:09}}

|Jul 13, 2013

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Solaire Resort & Casino, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|22

|{{yes2}}Win

|22-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|COL}} Luis De la Rosa

|TKO

|8 (12), {{small|2:52}}

|Mar 9, 2013

|align=left|{{flagicon|COL}} {{small|Coliseo Mario de León, Cereté, Colombia}}

|align=left|{{small|Won WBO interim mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|21

|{{yes2}}Win

|21-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Rollen Del Castillo

|RTD

|1 (10), {{small|3:00}}

|Dec 15, 2012

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|20

|{{yes2}}Win

|20-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jovel Romasasa

|KO

|1 (8), {{small|2:50}}

|Sep 22, 2012

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|19

|{{yes2}}Win

|19-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jonathan Refugio

|TKO

|7 (12), {{small|2:36}}

|May 4, 2012

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|L' Fisher Hotel, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained OPBF mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|18

|{{yes2}}Win

|18-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|IDN}} Sofyan Effendi

|UD

|8

|Jan 28, 2012

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|17

|{{yes2}}Win

|17-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Rodel Tejares

|UD

|12

|Oct 8, 2011

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant OPBF mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|16

|{{yes2}}Win

|16-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Roger Echavez

|TKO

|7 (12), {{small|2:45}}

|Apr 30, 2011

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|15

|{{yes2}}Win

|15-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jade Yagahon

|KO

|3 (10), {{small|1:20}}

|Feb 26, 2011

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|14

|{{yes2}}Win

|14-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Donny Mabao

|MD

|12

|Nov 20, 2010

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|13

|{{yes2}}Win

|13-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jetly Purisima

|UD

|12

|Aug 1, 2010

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant Philippines Games & Amusement Board mini-flyweight title}}

align=center

|12

|{{yes2}}Win

|12-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Amero Ricablanca

|RTD

|4 (8), {{small|3:00}}

|May 29, 2010

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|11

|{{yes2}}Win

|11-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Roel Honor

|UD

|10

|Feb 21, 2010

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|10

|{{yes2}}Win

|10-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jetly Purisima

|UD

|10

|Dec 12, 2009

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|9

|{{yes2}}Win

|9-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Jetly Purisima

|SD

|10

|Aug 29, 2009

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|8

|{{yes2}}Win

|8-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Fabio Marfa

|UD

|10

|May 30, 2009

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|7

|{{yes2}}Win

|7-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Arnel Tadena

|RTD

|4 (8), {{small|3:00}}

|Feb 21, 2009

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|6

|{{yes2}}Win

|6-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Ruther del Castillo

|UD

|8

|Nov 29, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|5

|{{yes2}}Win

|5-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Steve Demaisip

|KO

|5 (6), {{small|2:59}}

|Sep 20, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|4

|{{yes2}}Win

|4-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Edcel Tunacao

|TKO

|3 (6), {{small|0:58}}

|Jul 12, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|West Negros University, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|3

|{{yes2}}Win

|3-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Leo Torres

|TKO

|2 (4), {{small|1:15}}

|May 12, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|Loay Public Market, Loay, Bohol, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|2

|{{yes2}}Win

|2-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Junel Busano

|UD

|4

|Mar 15, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

|1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1-0

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} Powell Balaba

|UD

|4

|Jan 26, 2008

|align=left|{{flagicon|PHI}} {{small|PAGCOR Hotel and Casino, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines}}

|align=left|

align=center

Titles in boxing

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

References

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External links

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{{s-ach | ach}}

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{{s-vac|last=Raúl García}}

{{s-ttl|title=WBO minimumweight champion
Interim title

|years=March 9, 2013 – April 19, 2013
Promoted}}

{{s-vac | next=Tatsuya Fukuhara}}

|-

{{s-bef|before=Moisés Fuentes
Vacated}}

{{s-ttl|title=WBO minimumweight champion

|years=April 19, 2013 – March 22, 2014}}

{{s-aft | after=Francisco Rodríguez Jr.}}

{{s-end}}

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Category:Living people

Category:Boxers from Negros Occidental

Category:1984 births

Category:Mini-flyweight boxers

Category:World mini-flyweight boxing champions

Category:World Boxing Organization champions

Category:Filipino male boxers

Category:21st-century Filipino sportsmen