Milan Melindo

Milan Melindo (born February 29, 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the IBF and IBO light-flyweight titles in 2017. He also challenged for the unified WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles in 2013 and the IBF, WBA (Super), and WBC light-flyweight titles between 2015 and 2018.

Milan Melindo
Milan poses during his weigh-in against Seran in Macau (April 2013)
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Metodico ( Method Man )
Milenyo ( Millennium )
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach65 1⁄2 in (166 cm)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1988-02-29) February 29, 1988
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins37
Wins by KO13
Losses5

Early life

Milan Melindo was born on February 29, 1988, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. His passion for boxing came from his father, who bought him a pair of boxing gloves. When Melindo was 6 years of age his father trained him and introduce him to the sport of boxing. Growing up, Melindo took boxing as a hobby because it was through this sport he was able to continue his study through a scholarship program. When he graduated from high school, Melindo decided to take boxing seriously to help his family’s financial needs.[1][2] Melindo kept his unbeaten record going by defeating his veteran opponent via unanimous decision with the scores of 97-93, 98-92, and 96-94.[3]

Fighting style

Melindo is considered one of the most skillful and promising boxers in the ALA (Antonio Lopez Aldeguer) boxing gym, although somewhat lacking in punching power. In fact, he scored only 13 KO's in 37 wins; most of these KO victories came when he was fighting in the minimumweight division. Despite the lack of punching power, he makes up for it with his quick combinations and his ability to double-up his patented left hook.[4]

Professional career

Early years at minimumweight

Melindo made his professional debut on September 17, 2005, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Meljun Grumo by unanimous decision at the Sports and Cultural Complex in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.

Melindo won his first ever title, the vacant WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight championship, on October 6, 2007, by defeating Pongpan Patanakan Gym of Thailand via technical knockout in the 4th round. The two fought at the Mindanao Polytechnic State College in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. The Thai boxer was floored two times in the round, and the bout was stopped after a devastating knockout that left him unconscious for several minutes. Melindo defended the title in his next fight against Jack Amisa, whom he defeated by unanimous decision on December 2, 2007.

On March 14, 2009, Melindo took on Indonesia's Muhammad Rachman at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu City, Cebu.[1][2] He kept his unbeaten record going by defeating his veteran opponent via unanimous decision with the scores of 97-93, 98-92, and 96-94.[5]

Light flyweight

Melindo won the WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title on July 26, 2008, by defeating Carlos Melo from Panama at the Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City. Melindo won on points with scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 117-111.

Flyweight

On January 14, 2010, Melindo fought Anthony Villareal for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Intercontinental flyweight championship belt at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.[6] The bout was part of the boxing event named "Bakbakan sa Sinulog".[7] The unbeaten boxer defeated his foe by unanimous decision with the scores of :97-93, 95-94, and 96-93. Melindo kept his unbeaten record after 20 fights with five of his wins coming by way of knockout, while his opponent suffered his third loss against nine wins (4 KO).

After letting the deposed champion to take control of the action in the opening minutes of the first round, Melindo picked up the pace in the final half by knocking down Villareal in the final seconds with a solid right during an exchange. Stunned but not totally hurt by Melindo’s right, Villareal again started out strong in the second but his aggressiveness was once again silenced by another right from the Filipino challenger. Melindo slowly took control of the fight in the third round, when he began to throw more powerful against the tough opponent. Villareal became desperate to turn things around in the final rounds when he threw punches in volumes but most of his shots were wild and didn't hit Melindo.[8][9]

Melindo was scheduled to face Devis Perez of Colombia on April 10, 2010 at the Dubai Tennis Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. However, the fight was postponed to April 23 because of the non appearance of Bobby Pacquiao in one of the featured fights on April 9.[10]

A day before the fight, Perez was replaced by Thailand's Komrit Twinsgym, who arrived only the previous night in Dubai as a last minute replacement of original opponent of Columbia who failed to make his way here after flights in Europe were disrupted due to Iceland volcanic ash hovering above the continent. The Melindo-Twinsgym bout was the Filipino's first fight outside the Philippines. The Cagayan de Oro native won the bout by TKO in the 4th round.[11]

The undefeated fighter Melindo (21-0-0, 6KO) who was defending his WBC Youth Intercontinental title, floored Komrit Twinsgym (15-4-0, 11KO) in the first minute of the first round and again towards the end of the round looking to make short work of the travel-weary Thai. Komrit refused to let go and flurried Melindo with some combinations during heated exchanges with the stalking Melindo in the second and third round. Komrit was caught by Melindo's solid punches in the fourth round and was sent to the canvas again. Veteran referee Bruce McTavish didn't count the Thai boxer and stopped the contest, allowing Melindo to retain his title.[12][13] On August 28, 2010, Melindo fought Jin-Man Jeon at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu. The Filipino pugilist won the bout by TKO in the 2nd round.[14]

Other events

On March 11, 2010, Melindo received an award in the 28th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards, along with four other Filipino boxers: Z Gorres, Donnie Nietes, Rodel Mayol and Johnriel Casimero. The event was organized by the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) and held at the Casino Español de Cebu.[15]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
41 fights 37 wins 4 losses
By knockout 13 1
By decision 24 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 37–4 Ken Shiro TKO 7 (12), 2:47 2018-10-07 Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa, Japan For WBC light-flyweight title
40 Loss 37–3 Ryoichi Taguchi UD 12 2017-12-31 Ota City General Gymnasium Lost IBF light flyweight title
For WBA and vacant The Ring light flyweight titles
39 Win 37–2 Hekkie Budler SD 12 2017-09-16 Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Retained IBF light flyweight title
38 Win 36–2 Akira Yaegashi TKO 1 (12), 2:45 2017-05-21 Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo Won IBF light flyweight title
37 Win 35–2 Teeraphong Utaida UD 12 2016-11-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu Won interim IBF light flyweight title
36 Win 34–2 Maximino Flores TD 7 (10) 2016-05-28 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod Negros Occidental Fight stopped after accidental headbutt
35 Win 33–2 Victor Emanuel Olivo SD 10 2015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
34 Loss 32–2 Javier Mendoza TD 6 (12), 2:39 2015-05-31 Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Baja California For IBF light flyweight title.
33 Win 32–1 Saúl Juárez UD 12 2014-11-15 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
32 Win 31–1 Martin Tecuapetla MD 12 2014-05-10 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila
31 Win 30–1 José Alfredo Rodríguez UD 12 2013-11-30 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila Won WBO International flyweight title
30 Loss 29–1 Juan Francisco Estrada UD 12 2013-07-27 CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao For WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles.
29 Win 29–0 Tommy Seran TKO 4 (12), 2:38 2013-04-06 CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao
28 Win 28–0 Jean Piero Pérez MD 12 2012-09-22 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
27 Win 27–0 Jesús Géles KO 1 (12), 2:21 2012-06-02 Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Pasay City, Metro Manila Won WBO International flyweight title
26 Win 26–0 Juan Esquer KO 7 (12), 2:16 2012-01-28 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Retained WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
25 Win 25–0 Francisco Rosas KO 1 (10), 2:59 2011-09-10 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Won WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
24 Win 24–0 Rosendo Vega KO 1 (10), 2:59 2011-03-19 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
23 Win 23–0 Carlos Tamara UD 10 2010-11-27 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
22 Win 22–0 Jin-Man Jeon KO 2 (10), 0:43 2010-08-28 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
21 Win 21–0 Komrit Lukkuongmuekol TKO 4 (10) 2010-04-23 The Lodge, Chi Garden, Dubai Retained WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Anthony Villarreal UD 10 2010-01-14 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu Retained WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
19 Win 19–0 Jose Guadalupe Martinez UD 10 2009-10-03 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight title
18 Win 18–0 Muhammad Rachman UD 10 2009-03-14 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu
17 Win 17–0 Juma Fundi TKO 3 (12), 1:20 2008-10-30 Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City Retained WBO Asia Pacific minimuweight title
16 Win 16–0 Carlos Melo UD 12 2008-07-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City Cebu Won WBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Sofyan Effendi UD 10 2008-03-07 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
14 Win 14–0 Jack Amisa UD 12 2007-12-02 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila Retained WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight title
13 Win 13–0 Nuapayak Sakkririn TKO 4 (12) 2007-10-06 Don Mariano Polytechnic College Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight title
12 Win 12–0 Arnel Tadena TKO 4 (10), 1:03 2007-06-26 Bantayan Multi-Purpose Center, Bantayan, Cebu
11 Win 11–0 Wendil Cajoles UD 10 2007-05-10 Bahay Toro, Quezon City, Metro Manila
10 Win 10–0 Alex Aroy TD 6 (6) 2007-02-24 Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, Cebu
9 Win 9–0 Fabio Marfa UD 10 2007-01-20 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
8 Win 8–0 Rommel Bongon UD 8 2006-11-24 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
7 Win 7–0 Ricardo Albia TKO 3 (8) 2006-10-21 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
6 Win 6–0 Michael Rodriguez UD 10 Jul 3, 2006 Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
5 Win 5–0 Amero Ricablanca UD 4 Apr 30, 2006 Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
4 Win 4–0 Ruther del Castillo TD 5 (6), 1:40 Feb 3, 2006 Roosevelt Ave. & Del Monte Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila
3 Win 3–0 Rodel Emboy TKO 4 (6), 1:41 Dec 30, 2005 CPG Multi-Purpose Center, Talibon, Bohol
2 Win 2–0 Juaren Libres UD 4 Oct 29, 2005 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
1 Win 1–0 Meljun Grumo UD 4 Sep 17, 2005 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

  • IBF Light Flyweight Champion (108 lbs)

Minor World Titles:

  • IBF Interim Light Flyweight Champion (November 2016) (108 lbs) [16]

Regional/International Titles:

  • WBO International Flyweight Champion (June 2012) (November 2013) (2x)(112 lbs) [17][18]
  • WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Champion (September 2011) (112 lbs)
  • WBA Inter-Continental Light Flyweight Champion (July 2008) (108 lbs)[19]
  • WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight Champion (October 2007) (105 lbs)[20]
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See also
  • List of light-flyweight boxing champions

References
  1. "RP's Melindo to face battle-tested Indonesian". ABS-CBN News.com. March 7, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  2. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2009-01-13). "Melindo fights ex-IBF champ in Cebu". abs-cbnNEWS.com.
  3. James Goyder (2012-08-25). "Unbeaten flyweight Milan Melindo talks about his upcoming fight against Jean Piero Perez at Pinoy Pride 16". combat-asia.com.
  4. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (March 11, 2009). "Rachman: Melindo 'just a stepping stone' for title shot". ABS-CBN News.com.
  5. "Prospects Gorres, Melindo beat foes, boost stock for world quest". GMANews.TV. 2009-03-15.
  6. Emmanuel Villaruel (2010-01-14). "'Bakbakan sa Sinulog' tonight Melindo guns for WBC Youth title; Banal battles Mexican toughie". philstar.com.
  7. "MELINDO OUTLASTS VILLAREAL IN A THRILLER (PLUS OTHER RESULTS AND PHOTOS)". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
  8. "Melindo, Banal win in 'Bakbakan sa Sinulog'". GMANews.TV. January 14, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
  9. "Melindo wins WBC Youth in 'Bakbakan'". abs-cbnNEWS.com. 2010-01-14.
  10. "Bautista return postponed over Bobby Pacquiao mishap". boxingscene.com. 2010-03-29.
  11. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2010-04-24). "Melindo Clocks Gym, Bautista Stops Sotornpitak in Dubai". BoxingScene.com.
  12. Secuya, Dong (2010-04-24). "MELINDO, BAUTISTA, CANILLAS SCORE KNOCKOUT WINS IN DUBAI". PhilBoxing.com.
  13. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2010-04-24). "ALA BOYS WIN; MELINDO MOST IMPRESSIVE". PhilBoxing.com.
  14. Gonzalez, Jhonny (August 28, 2010). "Bautista Stops Barrera in Four; Condes, Jaca, Melindo Win". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  15. "Five Boxers Honored in 28th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards". PhilBoxing.com. March 12, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
  16. http://boxrec.com/bout/2110025
  17. http://boxingvideo.org/videogallery/milan-melindo-vs-jesus-geles-full-fight/
  18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT_3ejz1n4U
  19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYajnADZMjg
  20. http://boxingvideo.org/videogallery/milan-melindo-nuapayak-sakkririn-full-fight/
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnriel Casimero		 IBF light flyweight champion
interim title
November 26, 2016 - May 21, 2017
Won full title		 Vacant
Preceded by
Akira Yaegashi		 IBF light flyweight champion
May 21, 2017 - December 31, 2017		 Succeeded by
Ryoichi Taguchi
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