Manny_Melchor

Manny Melchor

Manny Melchor

Filipino boxer


Manuel Cabagay Melchor (born March 14, 1969) is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 2002. He held the IBF mini flyweight title in 1992.

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Professional career

Melchor turned professional in 1987 and compiled a record of 19–15–4 before facing and defeating Fahlan Sakkreerin, to win the IBF Mini flyweight title. He would lose the title in his first defense against Ratanapol Sor Vorapin. Melchor would get stopped by WBC champ & Mexican legend Ricardo López in his second attempt at a world title[1] He would face another Mexican boxer José Antonio Aguirre, in his final attempt at a world title in 2001, he would lose via unanimous decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

More information 79 fights, 38 wins ...
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Boxing trainer

Melchor retired in 2002 and went on to become a boxing trainer.[3]

See also


References

  1. "Camacho closes in on IBF title shot". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  2. "Melchor bows to Mexican champ". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. "Casimero just 8 pounds over in battle vs Butler". Rappler. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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