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.
Minimumweight
Melvin Jerusalem
Bukidnon, Philippines
25Wins
4Losses
0Draws
10KOs
Career: 2014 – present
Biography
World Titles
- WBC WBC World Minimumweight Won Mar 31, 2024 · Lost May 16, 2026 (UD Loss) · UD 12 Siyakholwa Kuse
- WBO WBO World Minimumweight Won Jan 6, 2023 · Lost May 27, 2023 (RTD Loss) · RTD 7 Oscar Collazo
Regional & Other Belts
- OPBF OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Minimumweight Won Jul 16, 2021 · Lost Jul 16, 2022
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Siyakholwa Kuse | D | UD | 12/12 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Siyakholwa Kuse | D | UD | 12 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Yudai Shigeoka | D | UD | 12 | Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Luis Castillo | D | UD | 12 | Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong City |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Yudai Shigeoka | D | SD | 12 | International Conference Hall, Nagoya |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Francis Jay Diaz | D | UD | 8 | Robinson's Mall, General Santos City |
| May 27, 2023 | Oscar Collazo | D | RTD | 7/12 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Masataka Taniguchi | D | TKO | 2/12 | EDION Arena Osaka, Osaka |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Michael Camelion | D | TKO | 2/8 | Sanman Gym, General Santos City |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Ramel Antaran | D | UD | 8 | Sanman Gym, General Santos City |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Toto Landero | D | UD | 12 | Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Jayson Francisco | D | KO | 2/8 | Sanman Gym, General Santos City |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Reymark Taday | D | RTD | 7/10 | Superdome, Ormoc City |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Toto Landero | D | UD | 10 | Minglanilla Sports Complex, Minglanilla, Cebu |
| Jun 9, 2018 | Philip Luis Cuerdo | D | TKO | 8/10 | Maasin City Sports Complex, Maasin City |
| Nov 25, 2017 | Jestoni Racoma | D | UD | 8 | Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran City |
| Jul 8, 2017 | Joey Canoy | D | UD | 10 | IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Chayaphon Moonsri | D | UD | 12 | Phitsanulok Provincial Ground, Phitsanulok |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Fabio Marfa | D | UD | 6 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City |
| Jul 16, 2016 | Jonathan Refugio | D | UD | 10 | Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City |
| Feb 27, 2016 | Florante Condes | D | MD | 8 | Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Crison Omayao | D | TKO | 2/10 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jun 28, 2015 | Mark Anthony Florida | D | RTD | 7/10 | Canlaon City Cultural Sports Center, Canlaon City |
| May 30, 2015 | Ryan Ralozo | D | TKO | 1/8 | Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan City |
| Mar 7, 2015 | Rodante Suacasa | D | TKO | 1/6 | Freedom Park, Dumaguete City |
| Jan 18, 2015 | Rez Padrogane | D | KO | 2/6 | Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Cebu City |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Jomar Cenita | D | KO | 2/4 | Molo Covered Gym, Iloilo City |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Christian Solatorio | D | TKO | 1/4 | Agoho Tiger Boxing Club, Mambajao |
| Jul 13, 2014 | Michael Camelion | D | UD | 4 | ACSAT Gymnasium Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City |
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