Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo
📍 Place of Birth: Negros Occidental, Philippines
27
Wins
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11
Losses
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1
Draws
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13
KOs
Career: 2008 –
2025
Belts Won
World Titles
WBO
WBO World
Minimumweight
Won: Jul 13, 2013 KO R9 Jorle Estrada; 1 DefenseLost: Mar 22, 2014 TKO R10 Francisco Rodriguez
Jr
WBO
WBO Interim World
Minimumweight
Won: Mar 09, 2013 TKO R8 Luis de la RosaLost: Mar 09, 2014 Vacated
Regional Belts
ABF
ABF Asian Boxing Federation
Light Flyweight
Won: May 27, 2017 KO R3 Jack Amisa; 1 DefenseLost: Oct 20, 2018 Vacated
OPBF
OPBF
OPBF, OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
Minimumweight
Won: Oct 08, 2011 UD Rodel TejaresLost: Oct 07, 2012 Vacated
Philippine
Philippines
Philippine Games & Amusements Board, Philippines GAB
Minimumweight
Won: Aug 01, 2010 UD Jetly Purisima; 2 DefensesLost: Apr 29, 2012 Vacated
About Merlito Sabillo
Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo (born January 19, 1984, in Toboso, Negros Occidental) is a Filipino southpaw who fought professionally from 2008 to 2025. Rising quickly through the minimumweight ranks, he captured the WBO world title in 2013 with a ninth-round stoppage of Luis de la Rosa in Colombia. Sabillo defended the belt twice before losing it to Francisco Rodríguez Jr. in 2014. Known for his aggressive style and resilience, he also held regional titles under the OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific. His career record stands at 27 wins (13 KOs), 13 losses, and 1 draw, marking him as one of Negros Occidental’s most accomplished champions in the lighter divisions.
Fight Record 39 bouts
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30 May 2020
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