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Weljon Mindoro

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Weljon Mindoro
Born
Weljon Sandag Mindoro

(2000-01-26) January 26, 2000 (age 24)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesTriggerman
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Reach183 cm (72 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins13
Wins by KO13
Draws1

Weljon Mindoro (born January 26, 2000) is a Filipino professional boxer in the middleweight division.

Amateur career

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Mindoro participated in a handful of amateur bouts, Mindoro fell short at quarter-finals of the 55th Edition (2012) of Palarong Pambansa's Kids Antweight division in Lingayen, Pangasinan, failed at the Finals of the 57th Edition (2014) of Palarong Pambansa's School Boys light mosquitoweight division in Santa Cruz, Laguna and failed in the prelimenaries of the 61st Edition (2018) of Palarong Pambansa's Youth Boys light welterweight division in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.[1]

Professional career

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Early years

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On April 13, 2019, Mindoro won his debut bout against journeyman compatriot Jerry Kalaw via 3rd round stoppage in Bacoor, Cavite. Mindoro would spend most of his early years fighting in the welterweight and light middleweight divisions before evolving into a middleweight on 2022, Mindoro would compose a praise-worthy record of 10 wins, 10 KOs and 0 losses before moving down to the light middleweight division to fight his career's biggest test against former WBO light middleweight title-challenger Takeshi Inoue in Inoue's first defense of his WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title in the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom, Parañaque,[2] their fight ended in a split draw.[3]

Move up the ranks

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After defeating journeyman Mao Tameda in the first round in his return to the middleweight division, Mindoro was scheduled to make his U.S. debut against Mexican veteran Mahonri Montes,[4] however, the bout against Montes was scrapped and was replaced by former bare-knuckle fighter and experienced boxer Tyler Goodjohn on July 10, 2024, at ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida, Mindoro won via 2nd Round KO.[5] Mindoro was announced to fight Puerto Rican former WBC FECARBOX titlist Marcos Osorio-Betancourt on November 9, 2024, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.[6] However, Osorio-Betancourt withdrew and Brazilian gatekeeper Lucas de Abreu stepped up as a replacement,[7] Mindoro knocked Lucas de Abreu out with a petrifying right hand punch in the third round.[8][9]

On November 10, 2024, Mindoro was already scheduled to fight the reigning IBF Pan Pacific middleweight champion and veteran Australian boxer Joel Camilleri in an exhibition bout on December 6, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[10][11] Mindoro won the IBA Asian 65 kilograms belt via fourth-round TKO against Camilleri.[12]

Professional boxing record

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14 fights 13 wins 0 losses
By knockout 13 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Win 13–0–1 Lucas de Abreu KO 3 (8), 0:22 9 Nov 2024 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Tyler Goodjohn KO 2 (8), 2:46 10 Jul 2024 ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 Mao Tameda KO 1 (6), 2:10 28 Jul 2023 Rizal, Laguna, Philippines
11 Draw 10–0–1 Takeshi Inoue SD 12 13 May 2023 Okada Manila Hotel and Casino, Parañaque, Philippines For WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title
10 Win 10–0 Wellem Reyk KO 3 (10), 1:34 12 Jan 2023 Sablayan Astrodome, Sablayan, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Junjesie Ibgos TKO 1 (8), 2:23 23 Oct 2022 Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Jason Egera TKO 6 (10), 0:43 5 Aug 2022 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Jerwin Mejes KO 1 (8), 0:43 9 Apr 2022 Rizal, Laguna, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Michael Escobia RTD 2 (8), 3:00 5 Mar 2020 Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Lyndon Castillo KO 1 (4), 1:53 21 Dec 2019 Manila Arena, Manila, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Jonel Borbon KO 2 (6), 1:36 15 Nov 2019 Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Menard Abila TKO 2 (6), 2:38 20 Sep 2019 Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Janie Canoy TKO 2 (4), 1:33 20 Jul 2019 Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Jerry Kalaw TKO 3 (4), 2:58 13 Apr 2019 Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Philippines

Exhibition boxing record

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1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Joel Camilleri TKO 4 (8), 1:40 6 Dec 2024 Agenda Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates IBA Professional bout;
Won inaugural IBA Asian 65 kilograms title

Personal life

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Mindoro was born in Dumingag located at the Zamboanga del Sur province of the Philippines and current hails from Bacoor, Cavite, he is currently training at MP Promotions's president Sean Gibbons's gym and promotion, the Knuckleheads Boxing Gym and Viva Promotions.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Weljon Mindoro box-am record". boxrec.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Philstar.com (May 6, 2023). "Casimero returns, fights Namibian at Okada". philstar.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "WBO Asia-Pacific super welterweight champ Inoue draws with Mindoro, retains title". boxingnews.jp. May 14, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Rosal, Glendale G. (June 18, 2024). "Unbeaten Filipino knockout artist to debut in the US in July". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Reynoso, Teodoro Medina (July 11, 2024). "Mindoro Wins US Debut". m.philboxing.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ^ BOXINGSCENE STAFF (October 23, 2024). "Nicklaus Flaz-Christian Gomez to top November 9 ProBox TV card". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. "Weljon Mindoro to face Brazilian opponent in Nov. 9 bout in Florida". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Giongco, Nick (November 10, 2024). "Mindoro blasts Brazilian banger into bits". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (November 10, 2024). "Mindoro scores 3 rd. TKO in Florida, stretches KO record to 13-0". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  10. ^ Viva Promotions (November 10, 2024). "MINDORO TO FIGHT IN IBA CHAMPIONS NIGHT!". facebook.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  11. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (December 5, 2024). "Boxing: Weljon Mindoro Set for Dubai bout in IBA Champions Night". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Mtvc Sports. (December 7, 2024). "Weljom Mindoro Drops 3X / Demolished Joel Camilleri and Wins Via Technical Knockout in Round 4 and Claimed the New IBA Asian World Champion". facebook.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
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