Miel Fajardo

Miel Balinton Fajardo (born January 1, 2000) is a Filipino professional boxer who holds the Asian Boxing Federation flyweight and OPBF light flyweight titles.

Miel Fajardo
Statistics
Real nameMiel Balinton Fajardo
Nickname(s)Silent Assassin
Weight(s)Junior Flyweight
Flyweight
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (2000-01-01) January 1, 2000
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins11
Wins by KO10
Losses1
Draws2

Professional career

Early years

Miel Fajardo made his professional debut on November 5, 2016, earning a draw against fellow debutant Gringo Navarro.

On August 26, 2018, Miel Fajardo fought ArAr Andales after winning against Joel Ramos via TKO, whereas Andales won controversially. Fajardo won his next bout against Rico Saonoy via TKO in the 3rd Round.

Flyweight

Miel Fajardo moved up to flyweight after beating out Saonoy, and made his flyweight debut against undefeated Chinese, Xiang Li at Qingdao, China, whereas Xiang Li lost via Majority decision.

After beating Xiang Li, Fajardo fought Filipino Martin Cordova where he won and won against 2 more Chinese at China.

Fajardo vs Gauto

After beating Fernan Agencia and tying with Bienvenido Ligas, Fajardo sets his eyes on undefeated Argentinian boxer Agustin Mauro Gauto.[1][2] In the last 10 seconds of the 1st Round, Gauto went down via left hand, In the 2nd Round Gauto went down 2 times and manages to stand up again until the referee decides to step in and called stop the bout.[3]

Fajardo vs Jiamthong

On December 28, 2022, Miel Fajardo fought Thai boxer Sarawut Jiamthong for the Asian Boxing Federation flyweight title.[4] Fajardo earned a 10-seconds KO win and some even said 7-seconds win. [5] Many considered this Match as the Fastest Knockout in Professional boxing.[6]

Cancelled bout against Nhlanhla Tyirha

On May 29, 2023, it was reported that Miel Fajardo would fight South African prospect Nhlanhla Tyirha casting as the Co-main event of the Sivenathi Nontshinga vs Regie Suganob bout.[7] Suddenly on June 28, 2023, Miel Fajardo pulled out as Weekend tournament looms.[8] Whereas Fajardo was replaced by George Kandulo, a Malawian boxer.

Fajardo vs Gabunilas

On July 15, 2023, it was reported that Miel Fajardo would face fellow Filipino prospect, John Paul Gabunilas, nicknamed as "Angas ng Cebu" ("Arrogant of Cebu") on August 15, 2023, at Hoops Dome for the vacant OPBF Junior flyweight title.[9]The match has began, and within just a few seconds, Gabunilas was already downed, after that, Gabunilas stood up but was wobbly, not long after, Gabunilas got knocked down again, Once again, Gabunilas stood up, but he was dropped for the third time, this time, the Referee stopped the bour, making Fajardo win the vacant OPBF Junior flyweight title, this also serves him, his 3rd KO/TKO win within the First Round in a Row.[10]

Professional boxing record
14 fights 11 wins 1 loss
By knockout 10 0
By decision 1 1
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
14 Win 11–1–2 John Paul Gabunilas TKO 1 (12), 1:00 August 15, 2023 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines Won vacant OPBF light flyweight title
13 Win 10–1–2 Sarawut Jiamthong KO 1 (10), 0:10 December 28, 2022 Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand Won Asian Boxing Federation flyweight title
12 Win 9–1–2 Richard Claveras KO 1 (10), 0:41 July 30, 2022 SM City San Lazaro, Manila, Philippines
11 Win 8–1–2 Agustin Mauro Gauto TKO 2 (8), 1:53 March 26, 2022 Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE
10 Draw 7–1–2 Bienvenido Ligas MD 8 July 3, 2021 Urdaneta Cultural Sports Complex, Urdaneta City, Philippines
9 Win 7–1–1 Fernan Agencia TKO 8 (8), 2:32 November 10, 2019 Southern Quezon Convention Center, Gumaca, Philippines
8 Win 6–1–1 Lu Zou TKO 1 (6), 1:06 January 11, 2019 Xian Qujiang Internal Conventional & Exhibition Center, Xi An, China
7 Win 5–1–1 Hui Lu TKO 6 (6), 2:30 December 31, 2018 ShangLi Boston Hotel, Yinchuan, China
6 Win 4–1–1 Martin Cordova TKO 1 (4), 2:32 October 27, 2018 Tolentino Sports and Activity Center, Tagaytay City, Philippines
5 Win 3–1–1 Xiang Li MD 6 July 27, 2018 Qingdao Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, China
4 Win 2–1–1 Rico Saonoy TKO 3 (4), 2:45 March 10, 2018 Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
3 Loss 1–1–1 ArAr Andales UD 4 August 26, 2017 Molino 3, Magdiwang Road, Bacoor, Philippines
2 Win 1–0–1 Joel Ramos TKO (4), 1:00 May 20, 2017 Dampa sa Paseo Seafood Restaurant, Malabon City, Philippines
1 Draw 0–0–1 Gringo Navarro PTS 4 November 5, 2016 BSU Gym, Barangay Balili, La Trinidad, Philippines

References
  1. Carlos Costa (January 20, 2022). "Miel Fajardo Ready for World-Ranked Argentinian Agustin Mauro Gauto in March 5 at Dubai". philboxing.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. Carlos Costa (March 18, 2022). "Miel Fajardo against Argentina's Gauto in Dubai, Supporting bout for Maidana vs Cabrera Exhibition match". philboxing.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. "Agustin Mauro Gauto vs Miel Fajardo completed match results". tapology.com. March 26, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. Carlos Costa (December 22, 2022). "Fire & Fury:Miel Fajardo for ABF title in December 28 at Thailand". philboxing.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. Edri Aznar (December 29, 2022). "Miel Fajardo continues win streak against Thai opponent in Bangkok". sunstar.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  6. Randy Caluag (December 30, 2022). "Gone in 7 seconds, Fajardo logs fastest KO in Pro Boxing". manilastandard.net. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  7. "Fajardo faces Tyirha for IBF light flyweight title". sunstar.com. May 29, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  8. Mesuli Zifo (June 28, 2023). "Tyirha bout at risk of being cancelled". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  9. "Double OPBF title matches on August 15 at Hoops Dome". cebudailynews.net. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. "Miel Fajardo KOs Gabunilas in 60 seconds". sunstar.com. August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.