Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem
📍 Place of Birth: Bukidnon, Philippines
25
Wins
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4
Losses
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0
Draws
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12
KOs
Ranking July 2026:
Ring #3
WBC #1
IBF #7
WBO #2
IBO #4
Career: 2014 –
present
Belts Won
World Titles
WBC
WBC World
Minimumweight
Won: Mar 31, 2024 SD Yudai Shigeoka; 3 DefensesLost: May 16, 2026 UD Siyakholwa Kuse
WBO
WBO World
Minimumweight
Won: Jan 06, 2023 TKO R2 Masataka TaniguchiLost: May 27, 2023 RTD R7 Oscar Collazo
Regional Belts
OPBF
OPBF
OPBF, OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
Minimumweight
Won: Jul 16, 2021 UD Toto LanderoLost: Jul 16, 2022 Vacated
About Melvin Jerusalem
Melvin Oliva Jerusalem (born February 22, 1994) currently holds the WBC mini-flyweight title, a distinction he earned in March 2024. He previously captured the WBO mini-flyweight crown in 2023. Known for his resilience, Jerusalem rebounded from early career setbacks against Wanheng Menayothin and Joey Canoy to build momentum with decisive wins, including knockouts and technical stoppages. His rise through the ranks has established him as one of the Philippines’ prominent champions in the lighter weight divisions.
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Bio last updated: 20 Apr 2026
Fight Record 29 bouts
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