Miel Fajardo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Miel Balinton Fajardo January 1, 2000 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Silent Assassin |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Junior Flyweight Flyweight |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Reach | 165 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
Miel Balinton Fajardo (born 1 January 2000) is a Filipino professional boxer who holds the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) flyweight and OPBF light flyweight titles.
Professional career
Light/Junior Flyweight
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]
Return to Light Flyweight
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, "Angas ng Cebu" ("Arrogant of Cebu") John Paul Gabunilas on August 15, 2023, at Hoops Dome for the vacant OPBF Junior flyweight title.[9] The match 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]
Fajardo vs. Simsri
On January 2, 2024, Fajardo hinted a picture of a Thai boxer's record on BoxRec, showing 32–1 and best active Thai light flyweight boxer prior to the time according to BoxRec, on his Facebook "My Day", as what is hinted, Thanongsak Simsri is the matching boxer.[11] On the next day, the bout has been confirmed by Carlos Costa on fightnewsasia.com, the News article also states that the OPBF title is at stake and the event is held at Osaka, Japan on April 2024.[12]
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 | Ben 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 (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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Agustin Mauro Gauto vs Miel Fajardo completed match results". tapology.com. March 26, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ Carlos Costa (December 22, 2022). "Fire & Fury:Miel Fajardo for ABF title in December 28 at Thailand". philboxing.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ Edri Aznar (December 29, 2022). "Miel Fajardo continues win streak against Thai opponent in Bangkok". sunstar.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ Randy Caluag (December 30, 2022). "Gone in 7 seconds, Fajardo logs fastest KO in Pro Boxing". manilastandard.net. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Fajardo faces Tyirha for IBF light flyweight title". sunstar.com. May 29, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ Mesuli Zifo (June 28, 2023). "Tyirha bout at risk of being cancelled". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Double OPBF title matches on August 15 at Hoops Dome". cebudailynews.net. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Miel Fajardo KOs Gabunilas in 60 seconds". sunstar.com. August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Thanongsak Simsri's boxing record". boxrec.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ Carlos Costa (January 3, 2024). "Miel Fajardo to Defend in Japan". fightnewsasia.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
External links
- Boxing record for Miel Fajardo from BoxRec (registration required)