Reymart Grande Gaballo (born 24 August 1996) is a Filipino professional boxer. He held the WBC interim bantamweight title from 2020 to 2021 and previously held the WBA interim bantamweight title in 2018. He also challenged for the WBC bantamweight title in 2021.

Reymart Gaballo
Born (1996-08-24) 24 August 1996 (age 27)
Polomolok, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesAssassin
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins27
Wins by KO22
Losses1

Professional career edit

Gaballo turned professional in 2014 and won 18 consecutive fights before challenging and beating Stephon Young for the WBA interim bantamweight title.[1]

Gaballo vs. Rodríguez edit

On 19 December 2020, Gaballo fought Emmanuel Rodríguez for the vacant WBC interim bantamweight title. Rodríguez was ranked #1 by the WBC and by The Ring at bantamweight. Despite being outclassed, outboxed and outpunched by Rodríguez in a lopsided contest, the judges gave Gaballo a split-decision win, which was seen as a robbery. One judge saw Rodríguez as the clear winner, scoring it 118–110 in his favor, while the other two judges scored it 116-112 and 115–112 in favor of Gaballo.[2] The fans also found Rodríguez as the clear winner, with 30 scorers on BoxRec averaging a score of 116.57–111.63 in favor of Rodríguez.[3]

Gaballo vs. Donaire edit

In his next bout, Gaballo challenged Nonito Donaire for the WBC bantamweight title. Donaire started the fight strong, and then proceeded to finish Gaballo in the fourth round with a left hook to the liver from which Gaballo couldn't get up.[4]

Gaballo vs. Sueno, Bravo edit

After tasting defeat, Gaballo on his next bout fought compatriot Ricardo Sueno for the vacant WBO Oriental and ABCO Asian Continental bantamweight titles at Lagao Gym, General Santos, where Gaballo made an astonishing 2nd round TKO,[5] on Gaballo's first title defense of the WBO Oriental title against Michael Bravo whom just recently returned to boxing, gave him a close fight ending in an SD win for Gaballo eventually.[6]

Gaballo vs. Paipharob edit

Prior to the Michael Bravo victory, Gaballo became the mandatory challenger for Andrew Moloney's WBO title, Moloney would first defend his title on a rather controversial victory against Saul Sanchez, a month after that, Gaballo made his second defense of the Oriental belt against veteran and former Interim WBA strawweight champion Paipharob Kokietgym, Gaballo makes a quick work out of his Thai foe as he landed the same shot that Donaire made him taste defeat, left punch to the body, ending the bout in 32 seconds.[7] Although Gaballo seemed like the reasonable opponent for Moloney, however, on March 6, 2024, Moloney would be announced to defend his WBO title against Yoshiki Takei.[8]

Professional boxing record edit

28 fights 27 wins 1 loss
By knockout 22 1
By decision 5 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Win 27–1   Paipharob Kokietgym KO 1 (10), 0:32 13 Feb 2024   Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines Retained WBO Oriental bantamweight title
27 Win 26–1   Michael Bravo SD 10 27 Jun 2023   The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines Retained WBO Oriental bantamweight title
26 Win 25–1   Ricardo Sueno TKO 2 (10), 2:44 29 Oct 2022   Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines Won vacant WBC Asia Continental and WBO Oriental bantamweight titles
25 Loss 24–1   Nonito Donaire KO 4 (12), 2:59 11 Dec 2021   Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. For WBC bantamweight title
24 Win 24–0   Emmanuel Rodríguez SD 12 19 Dec 2020   Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant WBC interim bantamweight title
23 Win 23–0   Kongfah Nakornluang TKO 6 (10), 2:56 14 Dec 2019   Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
22 Win 22–0   Yeison Vargas TKO 3 (10), 2:04 31 Aug 2019   Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
21 Win 21–0   Yuya Nakamura TKO 2 (10), 1:44 9 Feb 2019   Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines
20 Win 20–0   Julias Kisarawe TKO 1 (10), 2:25 30 Sep 2018   SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City, Philippines
19 Win 19–0   Stephon Young UD 12 23 Mar 2018   Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBA interim bantamweight title
18 Win 18–0   Ulises Rivero TKO 6 (6), 0:59 26 Nov 2017   Domo Deportivo, Tulum, Mexico
17 Win 17–0   Ernesto Guerrero TKO 2 (10), 1:58 15 Nov 2017   Hawaii Events Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
16 Win 16–0   Jerson Luzarito TKO 2 (8), 0:34 4 Dec 2016   Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
15 Win 15–0   Manot Comput KO 1 (12), 1:49 10 Sep 2016   Municipal Gymnasium, Tupi, Philippines Won vacant WBC-ABC super-bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0   Jilo Merlin KO 4 (8), 1:55 26 Jun 2016   Gaisano Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
13 Win 13–0   Marlon Arcilla TKO 1 (6), 1:01 30 Apr 2016   Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Philippines
12 Win 12–0   Bryan Samson KO 1 (8), 1:28 13 Feb 2016   Gaisano Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
11 Win 11–0   Romulo Ramayan Jr KO 1 (8), 2:39 27 Nov 2015   Safii Compound Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines
10 Win 10–0   Frejun Dela Cruz TKO 1 (6), 2:33 26 Sep 2015   Gaisano Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
9 Win 9–0   Rocky Alvarez TKO 1 (6), 2:09 7 Jun 2015   Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
8 Win 8–0   Michael Padayag TKO 1 (6), 1:49 8 Mar 2015   T'Boli Municipal Gym, T'Boli, Philippines
7 Win 7–0   Paulo Perono UD 6 17 Jan 2015   Oval Plaza Covered Court, General Santos, Philippines
6 Win 6–0   Rodel Garde UD 4 27 Nov 2014   Safii Compound Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines
5 Win 5–0   Zaldy Jordan Jr TKO 2 (4), 1:26 13 Sep 2014   Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
4 Win 4–0   George Auguis TKO 1 (4), 0:47 2 Jul 2014   Bula Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines
3 Win 3–0   Bryan Dave Casumpang KO 1 (4), 0:40 24 May 2014   Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
2 Win 2–0   Jayson Engalan TKO 1 (4), 1:23 20 Mar 2014   Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
1 Win 1–0   Kevin Cabonales TKO 1 (4), 0:27 2 Feb 2014   Iligan, Philippines

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Reymart Gaballo wins wide decision over Stephon Young for 'interim' WBA belt". Ring magazine. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. ^ Donovan, Jake (19 December 2020). "Reymart Gaballo Takes Questionable Split Decision Over Emmanuel Rodriguez". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Emmanuel Rodriguez vs. Reymart Gaballo scorecards". boxrec.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  4. ^ Esco, Wil (12 December 2021). "Highlights and results: Nonito Donaire lands fight ending liver shot to stop Reymart Gaballo, wants Naoya Inoue rematch". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  5. ^ Rosal, Glendale (30 October 2022). "Gaballo scores TKO win against Sueno, bags WBO Reg'l title". CebuDailysNews. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  6. ^ BOXINGSCENE STAFF (19 June 2023). "Reymart Gaballo Overcomes Michael Bravo, Wins Tough Decision". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  7. ^ Siasat, JM (14 February 2024). "Reymart Gaballo makes quick work of Thai foe to defend WBO title". GMA News Online. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. ^ Naghten, Tom (6 March 2024). "Jason Moloney vs. Yoshiko Takei: Australian's WBO bantamweight title on the line in Japan". The Sporting News. Retrieved 8 March 2024.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Vic Darchinyan
WBC-ABC super-bantamweight champion
10 September 2016 – 2017
Vacant
Title next held by
Glenn Porras
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Zhanat Zhakiyanov
WBA bantamweight champion
Interim title

23 March 2018 - February 2019
Title discontinued
Vacant
Title last held by
Takuma Inoue
WBC bantamweight champion
Interim title

19 December 2020 - 11 December 2021
Lost bid for full title
Vacant