Rey Loreto


Johnrey Dandal Loreto who goes by his ring name Rey Loreto is a Filipino professional boxer who held the IBO Light flyweight title, he also challenged for the WBA Mini flyweight title once.

Professional career

Early career

During Loreto's early days at professional boxing, Loreto took a journeyman approach, dealing with four decision losses before prevailing against Benjie Bartolome via stoppage.
Loreto amassed a record that would make him look like a rather "Tomato can" opponent of 8 victories and 7 defeats before fighting an undefeated Thai prospect and subsequent world title-challenger, Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai/Yodgoen CP Freshmart for the WBC Youth mini flyweight title which he had a close fight against, with all the judges scoring 96-94 for Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai.

Loreto vs. Kokietgym

Two months after falling short against Tor Chalermchai, Loreto faced another undefeated Thai prospect Paipharob Kokietgym, this time for the PABA belt, Kokietgym would make Loreto taste his first knockout-loss with Loreto being defeated in the second round of their scheduled 12-rounder bout.

Loreto vs. Chimsunthom

A Loreto who just came from 4 losses streak tried again for a PABA championship, now at light flyweight division, against veteran Phissanu Chimsunthom whom had a record of 38–7–2, this time is different, Loreto pulled off a huge upset despite seeming like a huge underdog, pulling off a KO victory in the middle of the 12-rounder bout.

Loreto vs. Alolod 2

After facing Chimsunthom, Loreto would take a sudden approach of fighting Journymen and was able to compose a better and new record of 16–12, latest fight being a TKO victory against journeyman Sherwin McDo Lungay, on March 16, 2013, Loreto would have a rematch against Benezer Alolod for Alolod's WBC International light flyweight title, the fight ended in a Technical decision attributable to an accidental headbutt occurring that caused a cut on Loreto's eyebrow, the fight ended in a split decision victory for Alolod.

Loreto vs. Joyi 1 and 2

Prior to the Alolod defeat, Loreto would pull off another upset against Thai Pornsawan Porpramook via technical decision victory, subsequently, Loreto would earn a title shot from the minor yet rather famous world boxing organization, International Boxing Organization, for the vacant IBO strap at light flyweight division against skilled Nkosinathi Joyi at Monte-Carlo Sporting, Monaco under the Golovkin-Osumano card, Loreto would pull off another set-back upset as he made the referee jump in and halt the contest, stopping Joyi in the 3rd round, prevailing victorious, earning the IBO world title, ending up a contender for the KO of the Year for the year 2014.
Loreto made a tune-up fight against Indonesia Heri Amol before defending his IBO strap against Joyi once again, on March 23, 2015, like before, Loreto stops Joyi again, this time on Joyi's hometown crowd swiftly, ending in the first round, however, an incident would happen as a South African boxing promoter would fails to pay him the $42,000 prize, over a course of 17 days, Loreto and GAB would file a complaint.

Loreto vs. CP Freshmart

Loreto would let go of his IBO title and moved down weight, fighting a more less experienced boxers, two of which are debutants, however his rankings on WBA are still high, eventually, he earned a shot against the Regular WBA mini flyweight champion Knockout CP Freshmart at Chonburi City Hall Ground, Thailand, his biggest and most challenging fight yet.
Loreto falters in bid as he went down in the 10th round en route to a unanimous decision loss, Loreto who was once called a Thai killer experienced a loss against a Thai foe, which he has not for a long time.

Retirement

After losing to CP Freshmart, Loreto knocked out two more opponents before fighting the subsequent one of the world champion of Japan, Ginjiro Shigeoka for the WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title, Loreto who sought to make one great final blow for his career, falls short as Shigeoka overpowered him with a dominant power, ending in an eye-catching left cross KO loss in the fifth round, second KO loss for Loreto and fifth victory for Shigeoka, afterwards, Loreto would later retire.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
4025–15Ginjiro ShigeokaKO5, 2:1331 Dec 2019Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight title
3925–14Songkan MeechaiTKO1, 2:5819 May 2019Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Bang Phli, Thailand
3824–14Arnold GardeKO4, 1:1217 Feb 2018Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod, Philippines
3723–14Knockout CP FreshmartUD1215 Jul 2017City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandFor WBA mini flyweight title
3623–13Weerachad SrisukTKO3 19 Aug 2016Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
3522–13Koji ItagakiTKO4, 2:0324 Apr 2016Marina Hop, Hiroshima, Japan
3421–13Fapikat Twins GymKO1 22 Jan 2016Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
3320–13Nkosinathi JoyiTKO1, 1:4622 Mar 2015Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South AfricaRetained IBO light flyweight title
3219–13Heri AmolTKO7, 2:3211 Oct 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
3118–13Nkosinathi JoyiKO3, 0:491 Feb 2014Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, MonacoWon vacant IBO light flyweight title
3017–13Pornsawan PorpramookTD10, 1:0123 Aug 2013Siam Park, Bangkok, ThailandPABA Interim light flyweight title at stake;
Unanimous TD after Porpramook right eyebrow cut by an accidental headbutt
2916–13Benezer AlolodTD7, 1:5116 Mar 2013PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque, PhilippinesWBC International light flyweight title at stake;
Split TD after Loreto eyebrow cut by an accidental headbutt
2816–12Sherwin McDo LungayTKO3, 2:065 Feb 2013LDB Sports Arena, Mangilar Sur, Candelaria, Philippines
2715–12Atsushi KakutaniUD83 Mar 2012Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka, Japan
2615–11Roy AlbaeraKO1, 1:2916 Jun 2012Angono Municipal Gymnasium, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
2514–11Erwin PicardalRTD2, 3:0011 Mar 2012Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong, Philippines
2413–11Randy GomezUD622 Dec 2011Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
2312–11Erwin PicardalUD426 Nov 2011Barangay Tejeres Convention Center, Rosario, Philippines
2211–11Iriel AlaporminaTKO3, 2:3816 Oct 2011La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Philippines
2110–11Jonathan RicablancaDQ4, 2:1016 Sep 2011Bislig, Surigao del Sur, PhilippinesRicablanca disqualified for repeated low blows
209–11Phissanu ChimsunthomKO6, 2:1028 Jun 2011The Chaleena Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandWon PABA light flyweight title
198–11John Paul BautistaSD818 Jun 2011Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, Philippines
188–10Noknoi SitthiprasertUD627 May 2011Nihon Machi, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Bangkok, Thailand
178–9Paipharob KokietgymKO2, 1:2511 Mar 2011Pak Klong Village Office, Pathio, ThailandFor PABA mini flyweight title
168–8Yodgoen CP FreshmartUD1028 Jan 2011Khao Thong Temple, Phayukha Khiri, ThailandFor WBC Youth mini flyweight title
158–7Benezer AlolodUD821 Dec 2010Allen Coliseum, Allen, Philippines
147–7Jomar ElordeTKO5, 1:332 Oct 2010The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
136–7Jason Canoy ManigosUD1026 Jun 2010Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
126–6Mating KilakilUD829 May 2010CCDC Gym, Barangay Poblacion, La Trinidad, Philippines
116–5Roque LauroUD819 Feb 2010Balibago Sports Complex, Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Philippines
105–5Brian DianoUD826 Dec 2009Barangay Subic, Agoncillo, Philippines
94–5Salvador LaysonTKO2, 2:555 Dec 2009Barangay Bulaon, San Fernando City, Philippines
83–5Salvador LaysonMD613 Nov 2009Barangay Bulihan, Malolos, Philippines
73–4Leonardo TalisicTKO5, 1:2926 Sep 2009La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Philippines
62–4Joebert MaranoUD44 Sep 2009Santa Rosa Sports Complex, Santa Rosa City, Philippines
51–4Benjie BartolomeTKO4, 1:4112 Jun 2009La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Philippines
40–4Dave ManingkilUD413 Dec 2008Rizal Park, Davao City, Philippines
30–3Rey MercadoUD425 Nov 2008Midsayap Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion 6, Midsayap, Philippines
20–2Rey MercadoSD421 Jun 2008Midsayap Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion 6, Midsayap, Philippines
10–1Ryan MakiputinUD47 Jun 2008Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines