Richie Mepranum

Richie Mepranum (born May 5, 1987) is a Filipino professional boxer and current WBO Oriental flyweight champion.

Richie Mepranum
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Real nameRichie Mepranum
Nickname(s)Magnum
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1987-05-05) May 5, 1987
Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins36
Wins by KO11
Losses9
Draws1

Fighting style

A fine boxer and a skilled counter-puncher, Mepranum is considered one of the Philippines' best kept secrets.[1]

Professional career

Flyweight

Mepranum made his professional debut on August 31, 2005, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Leovimil Florentino by KO in Magpet, Cotabato (del Norte), Philippines.

The Filipino boxer won the WBO Oriental flyweight title on June 14, 2006 against previously unbeaten Joma Funda. The bout was held at the Maasim Gym in Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines; Mepranum won the bout by unanimous decision with the scores of 119-109, 119-109 and 120-108.

Mepranum suffered his first loss on September 14, 2007, against Thai boxer Denkaosan Kaovichit at the Potawattana Saenee School, Ratchaburi, Thailand. Kaovichit won by unanimous decision with the scores of 116-112, 115-113, 116-112. Kaovichit became a world champion a year later, in a bout against Japan's Takefumi Sakata for the WBA World Flyweight title. He bounced back by defeating Rocky Fuentes by split decision.[2]

On March 12, 2010, Mepranum fought against Mexico's unbeaten Hernan "Tyson" Marquez (27-0; 20 KO) at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, United States. The Filipino boxer defeated Marquez with an impressive unanimous decision, with the scores of 99-91, 96-94, 98-92.

In June 2010, Mepranum fought for the vacant WBO Flyweight title relinquished by Argentina's Omar Andrés Narváez.[3] The Filipino boxer took on Mexico's Julio César Miranda (31-5-1; 24 KO) on June 12, 2010 at the Convention Center in Puebla, Mexico.[4][5] Miranda was a veteran fighter with 37 fights and has fought for a world title twice which the Mexican failed to win. Mepranum was defeated by TKO in round 5 and Miranda was crowned WBO flyweight champion.[6] The bout did not start well for Miranda. The Mexican, however, took the pace in the next round, sending Mepranum down twice to the canvas, once in the 4th round and once in the fifth. The referee stopped the fight after the second knockdown, to avoid any more punishment.

Mepranum's next fight was held on November 13, 2010, on the undercard of the Pacquiao vs. Margarito boxing match. His opponent was Anthony Villareal, who lost to Milan Melindo in January 2010. The Sarangani native won the bout by split decision.

Professional boxing record

47 fights 37 wins 9 losses
By knockout 12 7
By decision 25 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
48 Bruno Tarimo -(10) 9 Sep 2023 Burleigh Bazaar, Burleigh Heads, Australi
47 Win 37-9-1 Dexter Alimento RTD 1 (6) 9 Mar 2023 Norala, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
46 Loss 36-9-1 Sam Goodman TKO 6 (10) 0:48 22 Dec 2021 The Star Event Centre, Sydney, Australia For vacant WBO Oriental Super Bantamweight title
45 Win 36-8-1 Nicardo Calamba KO 2 (6) ? 29 Oct 2021 SanMan Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
44 Win 35-8-1 Jetly Purisima KO 2 (6) 2:15 2 Dec 2019 Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines
43 Loss 34-8-1 Ludumo Lamati RTD 10 (12) 28 Jul 2019 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa For vacant IBF Inter-continental Super Bantamweight title
42 Win 34-7-1 Sen Chen MD 10 1 Jun 2019 Wynn Palace Cotai, Macao, Macau Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific Super Bantamweight title
41 Win 33-7-1 Rodel Tejares MD 6 29 Jul 2018 Robinson's Mall, General Santos City, Philippines
40 Win 32-7-1 Jestonie Makiputin KO 2 (8) 1:05 25 Mar 2018 Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines
39 Loss 31-7-1 Arthur Villanueva RTD 4 (10) 16 Sep 2017 Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
38 Loss 31-6-1 Luis Nery TKO 2 (10) 0:41 22 Oct 2016 Auditorio Municipal Fausti Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
37 Loss 31-5-1 Carlos Cuadras RTD 8 (12) 23 Apr 2016 Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, Mexico For WBC Super Flyweight title
36 Win 31-4-1 Marjhun Tabamo TKO 6 (12) ? 14 Nov 2015 Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines Won vacant WBU Super Flyweight title
35 Win 30-4-1 Jetly Purisima UD 10 14 Aug 2015 SM City Annex, Ecoland, Davao City, Philippines
34 Win 29-4-1 Jomar Ministerio TKO 5 (10) 0:44 15 Feb 2015 Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Philippines
33 Win 28-4-1 Albert Alcoy UD 8 27 Sep 2014 Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
32 Loss 27-4-1 Juan Francisco Estrada RTD 9 (12) 26 Apr 2014 Centro Convenciones, Puerto Penasco, Mexico For WBA and WBO Flyweight titles
31 Win 27-3-1 Worawatchai Boonjan RTD 4 (10) 22 Deb 2014 Oval Plaza Covered Court, General Santos City, Philippines
30 Win 26-3-1 Jessie Tuyor UD 10 20 Jul 2013 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
29 Loss 25-3-1 Hernan Marquez UD 10 24 Mar 2012 Centro de Usos Multiples, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
28 Win 25-2-1 Rigoberto Casillas UD 8 27 Oct 2011 San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, US
27 Win 24-2-1 Valentin Leon UD 6 24 Sep 2011 Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
26 Win 23-2-1 Anthony Villareal SD 6 13 Nov 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, US
25 Loss 22-2-1 Julio Cesar Miranda TKO 5 (12) 2:41 12 Jun 2010 Centro de Convenciones, Puebla, Mexico For vacant WBO Flyweight title
24 Win 22-1-1 Hernan Marquez UD 10 12 Mar 2010 Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, US
23 Win 21-1-1 Ernie Marquez SD 6 14 Nov 2009 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, US
22 Win 20-1-1 Cesar Lopez UD 6 6 Dec 2008 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, US
21 Win 19-1-1 Lowie Bantigue UD 8 27 Jul 2008 Zamboanga City (Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan) Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines
20 Win 18-1-1 Juma Fundi UD 12 14 Jun 2008 Maasim Municipal Gym, Maasim, Philippines Won WBO Oriental Flyweight title
19 Win 17-1-1 Roldan Malinao TKO 1 (10) 1:59 30 Apr 2008 Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
18 Win 16-1-1 Allan Ranada UD 10 15 Jan 2008 Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines Retained PBF(Philippines Boxing Federation) Flyweight title
17 Win 15-1-1 Rocky Fuentes SD 8 2 Dec 2007 Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
16 Loss 14-1-1 Sutep Wangmuk UD 12 14 Sep 2007 Potawattana Saenee School, Ratchaburi, Thailand For PABA Flyweight title
15 Win 14-0-1 Philip Parcon MD 10 4 Aug 2007 Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines Retained PBF(Philippines Boxing Federation) Flyweight title
14 Win 13-0-1 Philip Parcon SD 10 19 Jun 2007 Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines Retained PBF(Philippines Boxing Federation) Flyweight title
13 Win 12-0-1 Noel Veronque TKO 7 (10) 0:50 10 Feb 2007 Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
12 Win 11-0-1 Rex Madrid UD 10 8 Dec 2006 Zamboanga City (Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan) Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines Won PBF(Philippines Boxing Federation) Flyweight title
11 Win 10-0-1 Flash Villacura TKO 6 (10) ? 25 Nov 2006 Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines
10 Win 9-0-1 Nelson Guindolan UD 10 29 Sep 2006 Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
9 Win 8-0-1 Nelson Llanos UD 8 6 Sep 2006 Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
8 Win 7-0-1 Rex Madrid UD 8 28 Jul 2006 Talibon Municipal Gym, Talibon, Philippines
7 Draw 6-0-1 Efren Huesca MD 6 2 Jul 2006 Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
6 Win 6-0 Rodel Lamela UD 8 24 May 2006 Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
5 Win 5-0 Joe Galamition UD 6 25 Mar 2006 Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
4 Win 4-0 Roland Gepollo UD 4 18 Mar 2006 Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
3 Win 2-0 Rommel Verdijo KO 3 (6) 0:29 14 Jan 2006 Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines
2 Win 2-0 Jose Samson Martin UD 4 5 Nov 2005 San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
1 Win 1-0 Leovimil Florentino KO 1 (4)

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31 Aug 2005 Magpet, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional titles

  • PBF(Philippines Boxing Federation) Flyweight title - December 8 2006
  • WBO Oriental Flyweight title - June 14 2008
  • IBF Pan Pacific Super Bantanweight title - June 1 2019

Minor world titles

  • WBU (Germany) Super Flyweight title - November 14 2015

References

  1. Espejo, Edwin (June 11, 2010). "Richie Mepranum primed for title shot". US-AsianCorrespondent.com. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  2. "Rocky Fuentes Victorious In Bantayan". Philboxing.com. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  3. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (May 14, 2010). "Mepranum To Fight For Vacant WBO Flyweight Belt". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  4. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (June 11, 2010). "Mepranum Ready, Healthy To Win The WBO Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  5. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (June 12, 2010). "Mepranum, Miranda Ready To Rumble For WBO Gold". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  6. "Julio Cesar Miranda Stops Richie Mepranum in Five". BoxingScene.com. June 13, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
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