Richie Mepranum


Richie Mepranum is a Filipino professional boxer.

Fighting style

A fine boxer and a skilled counter-puncher, Mepranum is considered one of the Philippines' best kept secrets.

Professional career

Flyweight

Mepranum made his professional debut on August 31, 2005, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Leovimil Florentino by KO in Magpet, Cotabato, Philippines.
The Filipino boxer won the WBO Oriental flyweight title on June 14, 2006 against previously unbeaten Joma Funda. The bout was held at the Maasim Gym in Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines; Mepranum won the bout by unanimous decision with the scores of 119-109, 119-109 and 120-108.
Mepranum suffered his first loss on September 14, 2007, against Thai boxer Denkaosan Kaovichit at the Potawattana Saenee School, Ratchaburi, Thailand. Kaovichit won by unanimous decision with the scores of 116-112, 115-113, 116-112. Kaovichit became a world champion a year later, in a bout against Japan's Takefumi Sakata for the WBA World Flyweight title. He bounced back by defeating Rocky Fuentes by split decision.
On March 12, 2010, Mepranum fought against Mexico's unbeaten Hernan "Tyson" Marquez at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, United States. The Filipino boxer defeated Marquez with an impressive unanimous decision, with the scores of 99-91, 96-94, 98-92.
In June 2010, Mepranum fought for the vacant WBO Flyweight title relinquished by Argentina's Omar Andrés Narváez. The Filipino boxer took on Mexico's Julio César Miranda on June 12, 2010 at the Convention Center in Puebla, Mexico. Miranda was a veteran fighter with 37 fights and has fought for a world title twice which the Mexican failed to win. Mepranum was defeated by TKO in round 5 and Miranda was crowned WBO flyweight champion. The bout did not start well for Miranda. The Mexican, however, took the pace in the next round, sending Mepranum down twice to the canvas, once in the 4th round and once in the fifth. The referee stopped the fight after the second knockdown, to avoid any more punishment.
Mepranum's next fight was held on November 13, 2010, on the undercard of the Pacquiao vs. Margarito boxing match. His opponent was Anthony Villareal, who lost to Milan Melindo in January 2010. The Sarangani native won the bout by split decision.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
49LossJerwin AncajasTKO2, 2:2025 Jan 2025Public Plaza, Iligan, PhilippinesFor vacant Philippines GAB super bantamweight title
48Win38–9–1Kim LindogUD826 Aug 2024Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
47Win37–9–1Dexter AlimentoRTD1, 3:009 Mar 2023Norala, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
46Loss36–9–1Sam GoodmanTKO6, 0:4822 Dec 2021The Star Event Centre, Sydney, AustraliaFor vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
45Win36–8–1Nicardo CalambaKO2 29 Oct 2021SanMan Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
44Win35–8–1Jetly PurisimaKO2, 2:152 Dec 2019Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines
43Loss34–8–1Ludumo LamatiRTD10, 3:0028 Jul 2019Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaFor vacant IBF Inter-continental super bantamweight title
42Win34–7–1Sen ChenMD101 Jun 2019Wynn Palace Cotai, Macao, MacauWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific super bantamweight title
41Win33–7–1Rodel TejaresMD629 Jul 2018Robinson's Mall, General Santos City, Philippines
40Win32–7–1Jestonie MakiputinKO2, 1:0525 Mar 2018Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines
39Loss31–7–1Arthur VillanuevaRTD4, 3:0016 Sep 2017Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
38Loss31–6–1Luis NeryTKO2, 0:4122 Oct 2016Auditorio Municipal Fausti Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
37Loss31–5–1Carlos CuadrasRTD8, 3:0023 Apr 2016Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, MexicoFor WBC super flyweight title
36Win31–4–1Marjhun TabamoTKO6 14 Nov 2015Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, PhilippinesWon vacant WBU super flyweight title
35Win30–4–1Jetly PurisimaUD1014 Aug 2015SM City Annex, Ecoland, Davao City, Philippines
34Win29–4–1Jomar MinisterioTKO5, 0:4415 Feb 2015Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Philippines
33Win28–4–1Albert AlcoyUD827 Sep 2014Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
32Loss27–4–1Juan Francisco EstradaRTD9, 3:0026 Apr 2014Centro Convenciones, Puerto Penasco, MexicoFor WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles
31Win27–3–1Phupha Por NobnomRTD4, 3:0022 Deb 2014Oval Plaza Covered Court, General Santos City, Philippines
30Win26–3–1Jessie TuyorUD1020 Jul 2013Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
29Loss25–3–1Hernán MárquezUD1024 Mar 2012Centro de Usos Multiples, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
28Win25–2–1Rigoberto CasillasUD827 Oct 2011San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, U.S.
27Win24–2–1Valentin LeonUD624 Sep 2011Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
26Win23–2–1Anthony VillarealSD613 Nov 2010Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
25Loss22–2–1Julio César MirandaTKO5, 2:4112 Jun 2010Centro de Convenciones, Puebla, MexicoFor vacant WBO flyweight title
24Win22–1–1Hernán MárquezUD1012 Mar 2010Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Ernie MarquezSD614 Nov 2009MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win20–1–1Cesar LopezUD66 Dec 2008MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Lowie BantigueUD827 Jul 2008Zamboanga City Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines
20Win18–1–1Juma FundiUD1214 Jun 2008Maasim Municipal Gym, Maasim, PhilippinesWon WBO Oriental flyweight title
19Win17–1–1Roldan MalinaoTKO1, 1:5930 Apr 2008Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
18Win16–1–1Allan RanadaUD1015 Jan 2008Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, PhilippinesRetained PBF flyweight title
17Win15–1–1Rocky FuentesSD82 Dec 2007Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
16Loss14–1–1Denkaosan KaovichitUD1214 Sep 2007Potawattana Saenee School, Ratchaburi, ThailandFor PABA flyweight title
15Win14–0–1Philip ParconMD104 Aug 2007Lagao Gym, General Santos City, PhilippinesRetained PBF flyweight title
14Win13–0–1Philip ParconSD1019 Jun 2007Maasim, Sarangani, PhilippinesRetained PBF flyweight title
13Win12–0–1Noel VeronqueTKO7, 0:5010 Feb 2007Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
12Win11–0–1Rex MadridUD108 Dec 2006Zamboanga City Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, PhilippinesWon PBF flyweight title
11Win10–0–1Flash VillacuraTKO6 25 Nov 2006Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines
10Win9–0–1Nelson GuindolanUD1029 Sep 2006Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines
9Win8–0–1Nelson LlanosUD86 Sep 2006Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
8Win7–0–1Rex MadridUD828 Jul 2006Talibon Municipal Gym, Talibon, Philippines
7Draw6–0–1Efren HuescaMD62 Jul 2006Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
6Win6–0Rodel LamelaUD824 May 2006Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
5Win5–0Joe GalamitionUD625 Mar 2006Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
4Win4–0Roland GepolloUD418 Mar 2006Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
3Win3–0Rommel VerdijoKO3, 0:2914 Jan 2006Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines
2Win2–0Jose Samson MartinUD45 Nov 2005San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
1Win1–0Leovimil FlorentinoKO1 31 Aug 2005Magpet, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional titles

  • PBF Flyweight title - December 8, 2006
  • WBO Oriental Flyweight title - June 14, 2008
  • IBF Pan Pacific Super Bantamweight title - June 1, 2019

Minor world titles

  • WBU Super Flyweight title - November 14, 2015