Dave Apolinario

Davemark Cereno Apolinario (born January 20, 1999) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a former IBO Flyweight champion.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cereno and the surname or paternal family name is Apolinario.
Dave Apolinario
Statistics
Real nameDavemark Cereno Apolinario
Nickname(s)Doberman
Weight(s)Light Flyweight
Flyweight
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1999-01-20) January 20, 1999
Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins19
Wins by KO13

Professional career

Apolinario made his professional debut on 10 June 2017, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Prince Canonero via first-round technical knockout (TKO).[1]

Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rio Gulipatan a month after his previous fight, winning via unanimous decision (UD) through four rounds.[2]

A couple of months later, it was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight Rudy Salaton on 9 September 2017.[3][4] Apolinario defeated Salaton via first-round TKO.

Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rez Padrogane via fifth-round TKO.[5]

A couple of months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Frankie Batuon via second-round knock out (KO).[6]

More than a month later, Apolinario defeated Jenuel Lauza, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds, all judges scored 80–72 in favor of Apolinario.

More than three months later, Apolinario returned to flyweight and defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Charles Canedo via a round 2 technical knock out (TKO).

WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title

It was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight fellow Filipino boxer, Michael Camelion on 9 September 2018.[7][8] Apolinario defeated Camelion winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. Apolinario won the vacant WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title.[9]

Less than two months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Joan Imperial via a knock out (KO) in 1:53 of the first round.[10][11]

More than three months later, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Romshane Sarguilla winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds.[12]

On 9 June 2019, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Adrian Lerasan winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds.[13]

Four months later, Apolinario defeated Arnold Garde via a first-round TKO.[14]

A couple of months later, Apolinario defeated Richard Rosales via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fifth round.[15]

On 21 November 2020, after an eleven-month rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apolinario defeated Bonjun Loperez via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fourth round.[16]

WBA Asia Flyweight title

On 16 July 2021, less than eight months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Charlie Malupangue winning a technical knock out (TKO) in the fourth round. Apolinario won the vacant WBA Asia flyweight title.[17][18][19][20]

On 5 February 2022, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer Mike Kinaadman via a technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round.[21]

IBO Flyweight title

On July 29, 2022, Apolinario won the vacant IBO Flyweight title by defeating Gideon Buthelezi via a knockout (KO) in the first round.[22][23][24]

Seven months later, Apolinario was scheduled to face Indonesian boxer Frengky Rohi in a non-title fight.[25] Apolinario defeated Rohi via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the second round.[26]

Ohashi Promotions

In early June 2023, it was reported that Apolinario signed a deal with Japan-based Ohashi Promotions and will be co-promoting his future matches.[27]

A month later, it was announced that Apolinario will be facing Mexican veteran Brian Mosinos in his Japan debut. The fight is scheduled on the 30th of August 2023.[28][29] Apolinario defeated Mosinos via a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. During the fight, Apolinario scored a second-round knockdown and later suffered an injury to his left elbow after accidentally hitting Mosinos' head.[30][31]

Professional boxing record
19 fights 19 wins 0 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 6 0
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win19–0Brian Mosinos UD 8 2023-08-30 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Win18–0Frengky Rohi RTD 2 (10) 2023-02-11 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win17–0Gideon Buthelezi KO 1 (12) 2022-07-29 International Convention Centre, East London Won vacant IBO flyweight title
Win16–0Mike Kinaadman TKO 5 (10) 2022-02-05 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win15–0Charlie Malupangue TKO 4 (10) 2021-07-16 Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City Won WBA Asia flyweight title
Win14–0Bonjun Loperez RTD 4 (8) 2020-11-21 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win13–0Richard Rosales RTD 5 (8) 2019-12-14 The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City Retained WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win12–0Arnold Garde TKO 1 (8) 2019-10-20 Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos Retained WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win11–0Adrian Lerasan UD 10 2019-06-09 TV5 Studio, Novaliches, Quezon City Retained WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win10–0Romshane Sarguilla UD 8 2019-02-09 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City Retained WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win9–0Joan Imperial KO 1 (6) 2018-10-29 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City Retained WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win8–0Michael Camelion UD 8 2018-09-09 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok Won vacant WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title
Win7–0Charles Canedo TKO 2 (8) 2018-06-27 Capitol Gym, Matti, Digos
Win6–0Jenuel Lauza UD 8 2018-03-10 Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong City
Win5–0Frankie Batuon KO 2 (6) 2018-01-10 Gaisano Mall Atrium, General Santos
Win4–0Rez Padrogane TKO 5 (6) 2017-11-05 Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos
Win3–0Rudy Salaton TKO 1 (4) 2017-09-09 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok
Win2–0Rio Gulipatan UD 4 2017-07-23 Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos
Win1–0Prince Canonero TKO 1 (4) 2017-06-10 Robinsons' Mall Atrium, General Santos Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Minor world titles

Regional titles

Awards and recognition

References
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