👑 World Champion

Manny “Cabalay” Melchor

📍 Place of Birth: Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

38 Wins

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35 Losses

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6 Draws

6 KOs

Career: 1987 – 2002

World Titles

IBF IBF World Minimumweight

Won: Sep 06, 1992 SD Thongchai UtaidaLost: Dec 10, 1992 SD Anucha Phothong

Regional Belts

WBC WBC International Minimumweight

Won: Dec 18, 1999 MD Ernesto Rubillar; 1 DefenseLost: Oct 14, 2000 UD Zarlit Rodrigo

About Manny Melchor

Manuel Cabagay Melchor (born March 14, 1969, in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro), nicknamed “Cabalay”, is a retired Filipino boxer who competed from 1987 to 2002. Fighting in the mini-flyweight division, he captured the IBF title in 1992 with a split-decision win over Fahlan Sakkreerin. Though he lost the belt in his first defense to Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, Melchor remained a durable contender, later challenging Ricardo López and José Antonio Aguirre in world title bouts. Known for his resilience across 79 professional fights, he retired with a record of 38 wins (6 KOs), 35 losses, and 6 draws, and went on to work as a boxing trainer after his career.

Fight Record 79 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
79	03 May 2002	Randy's Ballroom, San Antonio, US	Gabriel Elizondo 10-0-0	Flyweight	L-TKO	7/10
78	12 Apr 2002	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, US	Beibis Mendoza 28-1-0		L-UD	8
77	09 Mar 2002	El Palenque, Aguascalientes, MX	Roberto Carlos Leyva 20-0-1		L-UD	10
76	19 May 2001	Bangkok, TH	Thongchai Utaida 45-2-2		L-TKO	5/
75	02 Feb 2001	Frontón Palacio Jai Alai, Tijuana, MX	Jose Antonio Aguirre 25-1-1	Minimumweight	L-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
74	14 Oct 2000	Ynares Sports Center, Antipolo City, PH	Zarlit Rodrigo 10-1-0		L-UD	12	WBC International Minimumweight
73	28 Jun 2000	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Shinebayar Sukhbaatar 0-0-1		W-UD	12	WBC International Minimumweight
72	08 Apr 2000	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Ernesto Rubillar 28-24-3	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
71	18 Dec 1999	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Ernesto Rubillar 27-23-3	Minimumweight	W-MD	12	WBC International Minimumweight
70	19 Nov 1999	Mandaluyong City, PH	Ronnie Canete 15-7-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
69	27 Jul 1999	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Ernesto Rubillar 26-22-3	Light Flyweight	W-TD	7/10
68	28 May 1999	Olympia Sports Complex, Makati City, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 31-32-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
67	12 Mar 1999	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Rudy Idanio 32-36-10	Flyweight	W-UD	10
66	18 Jul 1998	Mandaluyong Sports Complex, Mandaluyong City, PH	Jose Clasida 12-5-1	Light Flyweight	D-SD	10
65	25 Apr 1998	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, PH	Andy Tabanas 34-3-1	Flyweight	L-	7/10
64	01 Mar 1997	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Gilberto Gonzalez 11-1-1	Super Flyweight	L-KO	6/10
63	25 Nov 1996	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Masamori Tokuyama 11-0-0	Flyweight	W-SD	10
62	10 Nov 1996	Provincial Stadium, Phichit, TH	Panieng Poontarat 14-0-0	Flyweight	L-KO	3/10
61	21 Sep 1996	Siam Jusco Shopping Center, Nonthaburi, TH	Kaaj Chartbandit 33-10-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
60	13 Aug 1996	Central Gym, Osaka, JP	Nolito Cabato 30-17-3	Flyweight	L-MD	10
59	23 Jun 1996	Central Hotel, Kashima, JP	Keisuke Ono 7-3-4	Flyweight	W-SD	10
58	24 Mar 1996	Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, TH	Sin Sor Ploenjit 6-0-0		L-UD	10
57	09 Oct 1995	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Javier Varguez 37-18-1	Flyweight	W-UD	10
56	16 Sep 1995	Mandaluyong Sports Complex, Mandaluyong City, PH	Andy Tabanas 30-3-0	Light Flyweight	D	10
55	04 Aug 1995	Songtan Culture Hall, Pyeongtaek, KR	Hyung Suk Kang 4-0-0	Flyweight	L-KO	6/10
54	21 Apr 1995	Cavite City, PH	John Medina 30-28-4	Flyweight	W-UD	10
53	30 Dec 1994	Nepo Gym, Angeles City, PH	Noknoi Sorthanikul 1-1-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
52	05 Nov 1994	Chira Nakorn Stadium, Hat Yai, TH	Kam Motma 9-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
51	12 Aug 1994	Mexico City, MX	Osvaldo Guerrero 14-1-0	Minimumweight	L-TKO	7/12	WBC International Minimumweight
50	14 May 1994	Araneta Center, Quezon City, PH	Roger Gamayot 32-17-3	Flyweight	W-UD	10
49	18 Dec 1993	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, US	Ricardo Lopez 35-0-0	Minimumweight	L-KO	11/12	WBC World Minimumweight
48	29 Oct 1993	Manila, PH	Jongjong Perez 10-16-1	Flyweight	W-KO	1/
47	18 Sep 1993	Dream Land, Seoul, KR	Seok Jin Yang 3-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
46	17 Jul 1993	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, PH	Aswin Sithlakmuang 13-6-0	Minimumweight	W-UD	10
45	19 Jun 1993	Araneta Center, Quezon City, PH	Nilo Anosa 0-4-0	Super Flyweight	W-UD	10
44	15 May 1993	Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, PH	Rommel Lawas 16-7-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
43	09 Apr 1993	Bangkok, TH	Toto Pongsawang 3-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
42	20 Mar 1993	Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, PH	Jerry Pahayahay 13-8-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
41	14 Feb 1993	Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, KR	Kwang Sun Kim 5-1-0	Flyweight	L-UD	10
40	10 Dec 1992	National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, TH	Anucha Phothong 11-2-1	Minimumweight	L-SD	12	IBF World Minimumweight
39	06 Sep 1992	Crocodile Farm, Samut Prakan, TH	Thongchai Utaida 21-1-1	Minimumweight	W-SD	12	IBF World Minimumweight
38	20 Mar 1992	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	Nolito Cabato 12-8-2	Flyweight	D	10
37	13 Dec 1991	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Pretty Boy Lucas 27-1-2	Flyweight	W-SD	10
36	21 Sep 1991	Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, PH	Eric Chavez 28-4-3	Flyweight	W-UD	10
35	25 Apr 1991	Quezon City, PH	Dodie Boy Peñalosa 28-3-2	Light Flyweight	L-TD	7/
34	03 Mar 1991	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Warlito Franco 6-8-1	Flyweight	W-UD	10
33	30 Dec 1990	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	Eric Chavez 28-2-3	Flyweight	W-MD	10
32	18 Nov 1990	Munhwa Gymnasium, Seoul, KR	Kwang Sun Kim	Flyweight	L-UD	8
31	11 Sep 1990	Bankstown, AU	Peter Mitrevski 16-1-3	Super Flyweight	W-KO	5/
30	31 Jul 1990	Enmore Theatre, Sydney, AU	Peter Mitrevski 16-1-2	Flyweight	D	10
29	30 Jun 1990	Municipality Gymnasium, Chiang Mai, TH	Chana Porpaoin 15-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
28	03 Mar 1990	Swagman Hotel, Angeles City, PH	Eugene Flores 4-6-3	Flyweight	W-TD	4/
27	28 Jan 1990	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Angelo Escobar 5-3-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	7/
26	27 Dec 1989	Manila, PH	Ric Magramo 8-4-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
25	30 Nov 1989	Angeles City, Pampanga, PH	Joel Revilla 4-10-3	Minimumweight	W-KO	6/
24	15 Nov 1989	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Anthony Rendiza 3-11-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
23	21 Oct 1989	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Jaime Aliguin 5-1-0	Flyweight	L-MD	10
22	29 Aug 1989	Quezon City, PH	Fred Tepait 2-2-1		L-UD	10
21	19 Aug 1989	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Jonathan Penalosa 8-0-0	Flyweight	L-TKO	2/
20	23 Jun 1989	PH	Boy Kid Emilia 5-4-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
19	10 Apr 1989	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Puma Toguchi 5-0-0	Super Flyweight	L-KO	7/8
18	30 Jan 1989	Manila, PH	Fred Tepait 2-0-1	Flyweight	W-UD	10
17	14 Jan 1989	Tarlac City, PH	Diego Onglao 2-3-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/
16	29 Dec 1988	Manila, PH	Jun Tighinon 2-2-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
15	03 Dec 1988	Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, PH	Sammy Tyson Pagadan 3-1-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
14	24 Oct 1988	Santa Ana Park, Makati City, PH	Joe Constantino 1-0-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
13	30 Sep 1988	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Fred Tepait 1-0-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	6
12	16 Sep 1988	San Juan, PH	Rex Villaverde 3-0-1	Super Flyweight	W-TKO	4/
11	28 Aug 1988	Manila, PH	Eugene Flores 2-0-2	Light Flyweight	L-UD	6
10	17 Aug 1988	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Obet Maamo 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4
9	30 Jul 1988	Pasig City, PH	Fred Tepait 0-0-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	6
8	13 Jul 1988	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Eugene Flores 1-0-2	Light Flyweight	L-UD	6
7	08 Jun 1988	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Eugene Flores 0-0-2	Light Flyweight	L-UD	4
6	08 May 1988	PH	Eugene Flores 0-0-1	Minimumweight	D	4
5	20 Apr 1988	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Obet Maamo	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4
4	19 Dec 1987	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PH	Nikki Maca 3-0-0	Light Flyweight	D	4
3	04 Dec 1987	Del Monte Cockpit, Malabon City, PH	Nikki Maca 2-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	4
2	07 Nov 1987	Monumento, Caloocan City, PH	Roger Opisina 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	4
1	11 Jul 1987	Filaus Gym, Manila, PH	Roque Villanueva	Flyweight	L-TKO	3/

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

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