Melvin Jerusalem

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Melvin Jerusalem
Statistics
Nickname(s)Gringo
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1994-02-22) 22 February 1994 (age 27)
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins17
Wins by KO10
Losses2

Melvin Oliva Jerusalem (born 22 February 1994) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the WBC strawweight title in 2017.

Professional career[]

Jerusalem, ranked #9 in the WBC strawweight rankings, faced off against champion Wanheng Menayothin on January 25, 2017. Menayothin won by a closely contested unanimous decision. Jerusalem was deducted a point in the eight round for a low blow; the bout would have finished in a majority draw otherwise.[1]

After suffering the first loss of his professional career, Jerusalem was scheduled to face Joey Canoy on the undercard of the "Pinoy Pride 41" event on July 8, 2017.[2] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 95–93, 95–93 and 96–92. Jerusalem was knocked down in the seventh round and was deducted a point in the eight round for repeated low blows.[3] Jerusalem faced Jestoni Racoma at Pinoy Pride 43 on November 25, 2017. He successfully rebounded from his first professional losses by beating Racoma by unanimous decision, with scores of 78–74, 80–72, 80–82.[4]

Jerusalem was scheduled to face Philip Luis Cuerdo on June 9, 2018, at Pinoy Pride 44. He won the fight by an eight-round technical knockout.[5] Jerusalem was scheduled to face Toto Landero on November 10, 2018.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision with one judge scoring the fight 97–93 for him, while the remaining two judges awarded him a 98–92 scorecard.[7]

Jerusalem's sole fight of 2019 was against Reymark Taday on August 17, 2019. He won the fight by a seventh-round stoppage, as Taday chose to retire from the fight at the end of the round.[8] Jerusalem fought only once in 2020 as well, against Jayson Francisco, whom he beat by a second-round knockout.

Jersusalem was scheduled to fight Toto Landero for the vacant OPBF strawweight title on July 16, 2021, at the Tabunoc Sports Complex in Talisay, Philippines.[9] He won the rematch by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 118–110 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 116–112 for Jerusalem.[10]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
19 fights 17 wins 2 losses
By knockout 10 0
By decision 7 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Win 17–2 Philippines Toto Landero UD 12 16 Jul 2021 Philippines Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay, Philippines Won vacant OPBF strawweight title
18 Win 16��2 Philippines Jayson Francisco KO 2 (8) 17 Dec 2020 Philippines Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
17 Win 15–2 Philippines Reymark Taday RTD 7 (10), 3:00 17 Aug 2019 Philippines Superdome, Ormoc, Philippines
16 Win 14–2 Philippines Toto Landero UD 10 10 Nov 2018 Philippines Sports Complex, Minglanilla, Philippines
15 Win 13–2 Philippines Philip Luis Cuerdo TKO 8 (10), 1:12 9 Jun 2018 Philippines Sports Complex, Maasin, Philippines
14 Win 12–2 Philippines Jestoni Racoma UD 8 25 Nov 2017 Philippines Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran, Philippines
13 Loss 11–2 Philippines Joey Canoy UD 10 8 Jul 2017 Philippines IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines
12 Loss 11–1 Thailand Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 25 Jan 2017 Thailand Provincial Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand For WBC strawweight title
11 Win 11–0 Philippines Fabio Marfa UD 6 26 Nov 2016 Philippines Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
10 Win 10–0 Philippines Jonathan Refugio UD 10 16 Jul 2016 Philippines City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Philippines Florante Condes MD 8 27 Feb 2016 Philippines Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Philippines Crison Omayao TKO 2 (10), 2:30 28 Nov 2015 Philippines Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Philippines Mark Anthony Florida RTD 7 (10), 3:00 28 Jun 2015 Philippines City Cultural Sports Center, Canlaon, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Philippines Ryan Ralozo TKO 1 (8), 2:15 30 May 2015 Philippines City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Philippines Rodante Suacasa TKO 1 (6), 1:59 7 Mar 2015 Philippines Freedom Park, Malaybalay, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Philippines Rez Padrogane KO 2 (6), 1:36 18 Jan 2015 Philippines Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Philippines Jomar Cenita KO 2 (4), 0:37 18 Dec 2014 Philippines Molo Covered Gym, Iloilo City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Philippines Christian Solatorio TKO 1 (4), 2:30 17 Sep 2014 Philippines Agoho Tiger Boxing Club, Mambajao, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Philippines Michael Camelion UD 4 13 Jul 2014 Philippines ACSAT Gymnasium, Carmen, Philippines

References[]

  1. ^ "Boxing: Melvin Jerusalem loses in first world title shot". Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Aznar, Edri K. "Jerusalem faces Canoy in Pinoy Pride 41". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Pinoy Pride 41 Results". fightnews.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  4. ^ "PINOY PRIDE 43 RESULTS AND PHOTOS". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  5. ^ Honasan, Santino. "'Pinoy Pride 44': Albert Pagara destroys Ghanaian opponent in 3 rounds". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Melvin Jerusalem to face Toto Landero in November!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  7. ^ Bonsubre Jr., Rene. "IDOL 4: JERUSALEM BEATS LANDERO IN MINGLANILLA". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  8. ^ Stewart Co, Adrian. "Pagara TKOs Thai foe in 'Pinoy Pride 46'". panaynews.net. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  9. ^ Songalia, Ryan (4 July 2021). "Melvin Jerusalem faces Toto Landero on July 16 with eyes on WBC titleholder Panya". ringtv.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  10. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (17 July 2021). "Jerusalem wins rematch with Landero, walks away with OPBF title". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

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