Melvin Jerusalem (Gringo) boxer

Melvin Jerusalem boxer
bouts
20
won
18
lost
2
draw
0
Status
active
Division
minimumweight
Debut
2014-07-13
Height
5′ 2″/157cm
Reach
-
Age
25
Born
1994-02-22
Death
-
Nationality
Philippines

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Melvin Oliva Jerusalem (born 22 February 1994) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the WBC strawweight title in 2017.Jerusalem, ranked #9 in the WBC strawweight rankings, faced off against champion Wanheng Menayothin on January 25, 2017. Menayothin won by a closely contested unanimous decision. Jerusalem was deducted a point in the eight round for a low blow; the bout would have finished in a majority draw otherwise.After suffering the first loss of his professional career, Jerusalem was scheduled to face Joey Canoy on the undercard of the "Pinoy Pride 41" event on July 8, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 95–93, 95–93 and 96–92. Jerusalem was knocked down in the seventh round and was deducted a point in the eight round for repeated low blows. Jerusalem faced Jestoni Racoma at Pinoy Pride 43 on November 25, 2017. He successfully rebounded from his first professional losses by beating Racoma by unanimous decision, with scores of 78–74, 80–72, 80–82.Jerusalem was scheduled to face Philip Luis Cuerdo on June 9, 2018, at Pinoy Pride 44. He won the fight by an eight-round technical knockout. Jerusalem was scheduled to face Toto Landero on November 10, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision with one judge scoring the fight 97–93 for him, while the remaining two judges awarded him a 98–92 scorecard.Jerusalem's sole fight of 2019 was against Reymark Taday on August 17, 2019. He won the fight by a seventh-round stoppage, as Taday chose to retire from the fight at the end of the round. Jerusalem fought only once in 2020 as well, against Jayson Francisco, whom he beat by a second-round knockout.Jersusalem was scheduled to fight Toto Landero for the vacant OPBF strawweight title on July 16, 2021, at the Tabunoc Sports Complex in Talisay, Philippines. He won the rematch by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 118–110 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 116–112 for Jerusalem.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2022-02-26 Ramel Antaran LLLWDL Sanman Gym, General Santos City WIN
Unanimous decision
2021-07-16 Toto Landero WLLLWL Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City WIN
Unanimous decision
2020-12-17 Jayson Francisco WWWLWL Sanman Gym, General Santos City WIN
KO
2019-08-17 Reymark Taday LWLLLL Superdome, Ormoc City WIN
Corner retirement
2018-11-10 Toto Landero WLWWLL Minglanilla Sports Complex, Minglanilla WIN
Unanimous decision
2018-06-09 Philip Luis Cuerdo LWWLLW Maasin City Sports Complex (Maasin City Gym), Maasin City WIN
Technical knockout
2017-11-25 Jestoni Racoma LLWWWW Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Tagbilaran City WIN
Unanimous decision
2017-07-08 Joey Canoy WWLWWL IEC Convention Center, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City LOST
Unanimous decision
2017-01-25 Chayaphon Moonsri WWWWWW Phitsanulok Provincial Ground, Phitsanulok LOST
Unanimous decision
2016-11-26 Fabio Marfa LLLLLL Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City WIN
Unanimous decision
2016-07-16 Jonathan Refugio LWWLWW Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City WIN
Unanimous decision
2016-02-27 Florante Condes LLLWWL Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City WIN
Majority decision
2015-11-28 Crison Omayao WLLDWL Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City WIN
Technical knockout
2015-06-28 Mark Anthony Florida LLLLLW Canlaon City Cultural Sports Center, Canlaon City WIN
Corner retirement
2015-05-30 Ryan Ralozo LLLLLL Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center, Dapitan City WIN
Technical knockout
2015-03-07 Rodante Suacasa LLLLLL Freedom Park, Malaybalay City WIN
Technical knockout
2015-01-18 Rez Padrogane LLLLLL Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City WIN
KO
2014-12-18 Jomar Cenita debut Molo Covered Gym, Brgy. Katilingban, Iloilo City WIN
KO
2014-09-17 Christian Solatorio debut Agoho Tiger Boxing Club, Village of Lower Cogon, Barangay Agoho, Mambajao WIN
Technical knockout
2014-07-13 Michael Camelion W ACSAT Gymnasium, Carmen WIN
Unanimous decision

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