👑 Two-Time World Champion

Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem

📍 Place of Birth: Bukidnon, Philippines

25 Wins

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4 Losses

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0 Draws

12 KOs

Ranking July 2026: Ring #3 WBC #1 IBF #7 WBO #2 IBO #4

Career: 2014 – present

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

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
29	16 May 2026	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, ZA	Siyakholwa Kuse	Minimumweight	L-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
28	29 Oct 2025	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PH	Siyakholwa Kuse 9-2-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
27	30 Mar 2025	Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, JP	Yudai Shigeoka 9-1-0	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
26	22 Sep 2024	Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong City, PH	Luis Castillo 21-0-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
25	31 Mar 2024	International Conference Hall, Nagoya, JP	Yudai Shigeoka 8-0-0	Minimumweight	W-SD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
24	29 Oct 2023	Robinson's Mall, General Santos City, PH	Francis Jay Diaz 8-6-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
23	27 May 2023	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, US	Oscar Collazo 6-0-0	Minimumweight	L-RTD	7/12	WBO World Minimumweight
22	06 Jan 2023	Edion Arena, Osaka, JP	Masataka Taniguchi 16-3-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	2/12	WBO World Minimumweight
21	24 Aug 2022	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Michael Camelion 11-17-3	Minimumweight	W-TKO	2/8
20	26 Feb 2022	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Ramel Antaran 4-15-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
19	16 Jul 2021	Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City, PH	Toto Landero 11-5-2	Minimumweight	W-UD	12	OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Minimumweight · OPBF Minimumweight
18	17 Dec 2020	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Jayson Francisco 5-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/8
17	17 Aug 2019	Superdome, Ormoc City, PH	Reymark Taday 9-9-1	Flyweight	W-RTD	7/10
16	10 Nov 2018	Minglanilla Sports Complex, Minglanilla, Cebu, PH	Toto Landero 10-3-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
15	09 Jun 2018	Maasin City Sports Complex, Maasin City, PH	Philip Luis Cuerdo 10-4-1	Flyweight	W-TKO	8/10
14	25 Nov 2017	Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran City, PH	Jestoni Racoma 6-2-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
13	08 Jul 2017	IEC Convention Center, Cebu City, PH	Joey Canoy 12-3-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
12	25 Jan 2017	Phitsanulok Provincial Ground, Phitsanulok, TH	Chayaphon Moonsri 44-0-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	12	WBC World Minimumweight
11	26 Nov 2016	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PH	Fabio Marfa 25-31-4	Bantamweight	W-UD	6
10	16 Jul 2016	Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PH	Jonathan Refugio 15-4-4	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
9	27 Feb 2016	Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, PH	Florante Condes 27-9-1	Light Flyweight	W-MD	8
8	28 Nov 2015	Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, PH	Crison Omayao 18-10-3	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/10
7	28 Jun 2015	Canlaon City Cultural Sports Center, Canlaon City, PH	Mark Anthony Florida 10-5-0	Minimumweight	W-RTD	7/10
6	30 May 2015	Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan City, PH	Ryan Ralozo 8-15-2	Minimumweight	W-TKO	1/8
5	07 Mar 2015	Freedom Park, Dumaguete City, PH	Rodante Suacasa 1-9-2	Minimumweight	W-TKO	1/6
4	18 Jan 2015	Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City, PH	Rez Padrogane 2-7-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/6
3	18 Dec 2014	Molo Covered Gym, Iloilo City, PH	Jomar Cenita	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/4
2	17 Sep 2014	Agoho Tiger Boxing Club, Mambajao, PH	Christian Solatorio	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/4
1	13 Jul 2014	ACSAT Gymnasium Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Michael Camelion 1-0-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4

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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