18 Facts About Milan Melindo

Milan Melindo was born on February 29,1988 and is a Filipino professional boxer who held the IBF and IBO light-flyweight titles in 2017.

Milan Melindo challenged for the unified WBA and WBO flyweight titles in 2013 and the IBF, WBA, and WBC light-flyweight titles between 2015 and 2018.

Milan Melindo was born on February 29,1988, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

When Melindo was 6 years of age his father trained him and introduce him to the sport of boxing.

When he graduated from high school, Milan Melindo decided to take boxing seriously to help his family's financial needs.

Milan Melindo is considered one of the most skillful and promising boxers in the now-disbanded ALA boxing gym, although somewhat lacking in punching power.

Milan 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.

Milan 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.

Milan 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, Milan Melindo took on Indonesia's Muhammad Rachman at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu City, Cebu.

Milan 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.

On January 14,2010, Milan Melindo fought Anthony Villareal for the World Boxing Council Youth Intercontinental flyweight championship belt at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

Milan 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.

Milan Melindo slowly took control of the fight in the third round, when he began to throw more powerful against the tough opponent.

Milan Melindo was scheduled to face Devis Perez of Colombia on April 10,2010 at the Dubai Tennis Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The undefeated fighter Milan Melindo who was defending his WBC Youth Intercontinental title, floored Komrit Twinsgym 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.

Veteran referee Bruce McTavish didn't count the Thai boxer and stopped the contest, allowing Milan Melindo to retain his title.

On March 11,2010, Milan 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.