👑 World Champion

Rey “Hitman” Loreto

📍 Place of Birth: La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines

25 Wins

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15 Losses

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0 Draws

18 KOs

Career: 2008 – 2019

World Titles

IBO IBO World Light Flyweight

Won: Feb 01, 2014 KO R3 Nkosinathi Joyi; 1 DefenseLost: Mar 21, 2016 Vacated

Regional Belts

PABA PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Light Flyweight

Won: Jun 28, 2011 KO R6 Phissanu ChimsunthomLost: Jun 27, 2012 Vacated

About Rey Loreto

Johnrey “Rey” Loreto (born November 10, 1990 in La Trinidad, Benguet) is a Filipino southpaw who competed in the mini‑flyweight and light‑flyweight divisions. Known as the “Hitman,” he captured the IBO light‑flyweight title in 2014 with a knockout of Nkosinathi Joyi in Monaco, later defending it successfully in South Africa. Loreto also held the PABA light‑flyweight championship and challenged for the WBA mini‑flyweight crown in 2017. He retired in 2019 with a professional record of 25 wins (17 by KO) against 15 losses, remembered for his upset victories and resilience against favored opponents.

Fight Record 40 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
40	31 Dec 2019	Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JP	Ginjiro Shigeoka 4-0-0	Minimumweight	L-KO	5/12	WBO Asia Pacific Minimumweight
39	19 May 2019	Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Bang Phli, TH	Songkan Meechai 0-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/8
38	17 Feb 2018	Gaisano City Mall, Bacolod City, PH	Arnold Garde 10-5-3	Light Flyweight	W-KO	4/8
37	15 Jul 2017	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, TH	Thammanoon Niyomtrong 15-0-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	12
36	19 Aug 2016	Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, TH	Weerachad Srisuk	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/10
35	24 Apr 2016	Marina Hop, Hiroshima, JP	Koji Itagaki 16-9-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/10
34	22 Jan 2016	Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, TH	Fapikat Twins Gym	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/6
33	22 Mar 2015	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane,East London, ZA	Nkosinathi Joyi 24-3-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/12	IBO World Light Flyweight
32	11 Oct 2014	Almendras Gym, Davao City, PH	Heri Amol 36-19-4	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	7/10
31	01 Feb 2014	Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo	Nkosinathi Joyi 24-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	3/12	IBO World Light Flyweight
30	23 Aug 2013	Siam Park, Bangkok, TH	Somporn Seeta 28-5-1	Light Flyweight	W-KO	10/12
29	16 Mar 2013	PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino, Paranaque City, PH	Benezer Alolod 11-4-4	Light Flyweight	L-	7/12	WBC International Light Flyweight
28	05 Feb 2013	LDB Sports Arena, Mangilag Sur, Candelaria, PH	Sherwin McDo Lungay 7-21-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/8
27	03 Nov 2012	Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka, JP	Atsushi Kakutani 11-3-1	Flyweight	L-UD	8
26	16 Jun 2012	Angono Municipal Gymnasium, Angono, Rizal, PH	Roy Albaera 2-14-4	Flyweight	W-KO	1/8
25	11 Mar 2012	Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, PH	Erwin Picardal 9-28-3	Flyweight	W-RTD	2/6
24	22 Dec 2011	Almendras Gym, Davao City, PH	Randy Gomez 4-6-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
23	26 Nov 2011	Barangay Tejeres Convention Center, Rosario, PH	Erwin Picardal 9-26-3	Flyweight	W-UD	4
22	16 Oct 2011	La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, PH	Iriel Alapormina 1-12-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/4
21	16 Sep 2011	Bislig City, PH	Jonathan Ricablanca 4-28-2	Light Flyweight	W-DQ	4/8
20	28 Jun 2011	The Chaleena Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, TH	Phissanu Chimsunthom 38-7-2		W-KO	6/12	PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Light Flyweight
19	18 Jun 2011	Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan, PH	John Paul Bautista 7-4-0	Flyweight	L-SD	8
18	27 May 2011	Nihon Machi, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Bangkok, TH	Narast Aienleng 32-4-0		L-UD	6
17	11 Mar 2011	Pak Klong Village Office, Pathio, TH	Phai Pharob 13-0-0		L-KO	2/12	PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Minimumweight
16	28 Jan 2011	Khao Thong Temple, Phayukha Khiri, TH	Veerawut Yuthimitr 6-0-0		L-UD	10	WBC World Minimumweight
15	21 Dec 2010	Allen Coliseum, Allen, PH	Benezer Alolod 4-3-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
14	02 Oct 2010	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Jomar Elorde 7-4-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10
13	26 Jun 2010	Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Taguig City, PH	Jason Canoy Manigos 10-0-1	Flyweight	L-UD	10
12	29 May 2010	CCDC Gym, La Trinidad, PH	Mating Kilakil 13-4-4	Light Flyweight	L-UD	8
11	19 Feb 2010	Balibago Sports Complex, Santa Rosa City, PH	Roque Lauro 3-6-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	8
10	26 Dec 2009	Barangay Subic, Agoncillo, PH	Brian Diano 6-8-2	Flyweight	W-UD	8
9	05 Dec 2009	Barangay Bulaon, San Fernando City, PH	Salvador Layson 2-0-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/6
8	13 Nov 2009	Barangay Bulihan, Malolos City, PH	Salvador Layson 1-0-2	Light Flyweight	L-MD	6
7	26 Sep 2009	La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, PH	Leonardo Talisic 1-2-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	5/6
6	04 Sep 2009	Santa Rosa Sports Complex, Santa Rosa City, PH	Joebert Marano 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	4
5	12 Jun 2009	La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad, PH	Benjie Bartolome 1-1-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	4
4	13 Dec 2008	Rizal Park, Davao City, PH	Dave Maningkil 1-0-1	Light Flyweight	L-UD	4
3	25 Nov 2008	Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, PH	Rey Mercado 4-0-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	4
2	21 Jun 2008	Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, PH	Rey Mercado 1-0-0	Minimumweight	L-SD	4
1	07 Jun 2008	Almendras Gym, Davao City, PH	Ryan Makiputin 2-1-0	Minimumweight	L-UD	4

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

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Rey Loreto in the Headlines 15 headline articles

"The Hitman" Rey Loreto Targets Niyomtrong for WBA World Title Saturday in Thailand

Undefeated Niyomtrong to Defend Title Against WBA #1 Rey Loreto in Thailand July 15

IBO SUSPENDS PROMOTER FOR FAILURE TO PAY THE PURSE OF CHAMPION REY LORETO

IBO CHAMP REY LORETO FILES COMPLAINT OVER UNPAID PURSE

PHILIPPINES' REY LORETO ENDS JOYI'S BOXING CAREER

FILIPINO CHAMP REY LORETO DEFENDS TITLE IN LION'S DEN

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