Merlito Sabillo

January 8, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

Merlito Sabillo
Full Name Merlito Sabillo
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Jan 19, 1984(1984-01-19)
Age 40
Birthplace Tolosa
Country Philippines
Birth City Leyte
Horoscope Capricorn

Merlito Sabillo Biography

Name Merlito Sabillo
Birthday Jan 19
Birth Year 1984
Place Of Birth Tolosa
Home Town Leyte
Birth Country Philippines
Birth Sign Capricorn

Merlito Sabillo is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on January 19, 1984 in Tolosa, Leyte, Philippines. Daniel Valladares

Sabillo defeated Luis de la Rosa from Colombia via technical knockout in 8 rounds to win the interim WBO Minimumweight World title. After Moises Fuentes, the original champion, vacated his title to make way for Light Flyweight, Sabillo was promoted to full champion. On July 13, 2013, he successfully defended his title against Jorle Esterada. In a fight that ended in a split decision, he retained his title against Carlos Buitrago from Nicaragua. Sabillo lost his title to Francisco Rodriguez Jr. in the tenth round via TKO. Merlito Sabillo was defeated by the tough-hitting Indonesian Journeyman Ellias Nagenggo on November 15, 2014. As the fighters exchanged hard punches and violent exchanges, the fight became a street brawl. Merlito Sabillo lost the fight to Ellias Nggenggo, the Indonesian visitor.

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.

On May 27, 2017 he defeated the Indonesian Fighter, Jack Amisa for a vacant Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title. He successfully defend his Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Title to his Filipino Countrymen Crison Omayao. 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. 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.

Sabillo defeated Rodel Tejares in the OPBF Minimumweight Title. This was achieved via a twelve-round unanimous decision.

Merlito Sabillo Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

Merlito Sabillo is one of the richest Boxer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Merlito Sabillo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Merlito Sabillo, a Filipino professional fighter, was born January 19, 1984. He was a former WBO Minimumweight World Champion.

Sabillo began his professional career in boxing at 24 years old. He won the Philippines Games and Amusement Board’s strawweight title against Jetly purisima by a twelve-round unanimous decision.

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 City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. On November 29, 2015, he defeated the Indonesian Fighter Jack Amisa into a 6 round contest. 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 3 in

Merlito Sabillo height 5 ft 3 in Merlito weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Merlito Sabillo Dating?

According to our records, Merlito Sabillo is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Merlito Sabillo’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Merlito Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Merlito Sabillo celebrates birthday on January 19 of every year.

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