👑 World Champion

Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario

📍 Place of Birth: Sarangani, Philippines

22 Wins

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2 Losses

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0 Draws

14 KOs

Career: 2017 – present

World Titles

IBO IBO World Flyweight

Won: Jul 29, 2022 KO R1 Gideon ButheleziLost: Jul 29, 2023 Vacated

Regional Belts

WBC WBC ABCO Youth Flyweight

Won: Sep 09, 2018 UD Michael CamelionLost: Sep 09, 2019 Vacated

About Dave Apolinario

Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario (born June 20, 1999 in Sarangani, Philippines) is a Filipino southpaw competing at flyweight. Turning pro in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks with an unbeaten streak, capturing regional titles including the WBA Asia flyweight and IBO flyweight championship in 2022. Known for his speed and precision, Apolinario defended his IBO crown before moving on to higher-profile bouts in Japan and the U.S. As of 2026, his professional record stands at 21 wins (14 by KO) and 2 losses, marking him as one of the Philippines’ promising world contenders in the lighter divisions.

Fight Record 24 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
24	26 Apr 2026	Villa Kristen Resort and Hotel, General Santos City, PH	Ariston Aton 9-17-1		W-UD	6
23	22 Apr 2025	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Longyi Hu 8-2-2	Super Flyweight	L-KO	3/8
22	18 Dec 2024	Barangay Bula, General Santos City, PH	Jeny Boy Boca 14-16-0	Super Flyweight	W-UD	6
21	09 Aug 2024	Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, MX	Angel Ayala Lardizabal 17-0-0	Flyweight	L-KO	6/12	IBF World Flyweight
20	22 Feb 2024	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Tanes Ongjunta 12-1-0	Super Flyweight	W-KO	4/8
19	30 Aug 2023	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JP	Brian Mosinos 24-5-0	Super Flyweight	W-UD	8
18	11 Feb 2023	Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos City, PH	Frengky Rohi 8-12-1	Flyweight	W-RTD	2/10
17	29 Jul 2022	International Convention Centre, East London, ZA	Gideon Buthelezi 23-5-0	Flyweight	W-KO	1/12	IBO World Flyweight
16	05 Feb 2022	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Mike Kinaadman 7-14-2	Super Flyweight	W-RTD	4/10
15	16 Jul 2021	Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City, PH	Charlie Malupangue 9-4-3	Flyweight	W-TKO	4/10	WBA Asia South Flyweight
14	21 Nov 2020	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Bonjun Loperez 12-13-1	Flyweight	W-RTD	4/8
13	14 Dec 2019	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Richard Rosales 14-10-2	Super Flyweight	W-RTD	5/8
12	20 Oct 2019	Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos City, PH	Arnold Garde 10-8-3	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/8
11	09 Jun 2019	Tv5 Studio, Novaliches, Quezon City, PH	Adrian Lerasan 7-3-0	Flyweight	W-UD	10
10	09 Feb 2019	Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, PH	Romshane Sarguilla 7-1-2	Super Flyweight	W-UD	8
9	29 Oct 2018	Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, PH	Joan Imperial 14-7-6	Super Flyweight	W-KO	1/6
8	09 Sep 2018	Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PH	Michael Camelion 10-9-1	Flyweight	W-UD	8	WBC ABCO Youth Flyweight
7	27 Jun 2018	Capitol Gym, Barangay Matti, Digos City, PH	Charles Canedo 8-4-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	2/8
6	10 Mar 2018	Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong City, PH	Jenuel Lauza 4-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
5	21 Jan 2018	Gaisano Mall Atrium of General Santos City, General Santos City, PH	Frankie Batuon 2-5-0	Flyweight	W-KO	2/6
4	05 Nov 2017	Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos City, PH	Rez Padrogane 2-12-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	5/6
3	09 Sep 2017	Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PH	Rudy Salaton 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/4
2	23 Jul 2017	Robinson's Place, General Santos City, PH	Rio Gulipatan 0-2-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4
1	10 Jun 2017	Robinson’s Mall Atrium, General Santos City, PH	Prince Canonero 0-3-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/4

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