Rommel Asenjo

Rommel Asenjo (born 19 August 1988 in Pigcawayan) is a Filipino professional boxer currently competing in the flyweight division. He is a former WBO Oriental minimumweight champion, as well as a two-time world title challenger. He is also known for his "exciting style which had seen him score a lot of early wins."[1]

Rommel Asenjo
Statistics
Real nameRommel L. Asenjo
Nickname(s)Little Assassin
Weight(s)Minimumweight (105 lb)
Light flyweight (108 lb)
Flyweight (112 lb)
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Reach62 in (157 cm)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1988-08-19) August 19, 1988
Pigcawayan, Cotabato, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO24
Losses7
Draws0
No contests0

Professional boxing career

Asenjo rose to prominence with an initial 17-2 record, primarily fighting in his home province of Cotabato. He won his first title on 23 May 2009, defeating Tanzanian fighter Sadiki Abdulazizi by way of first-round TKO for the WBO Oriental minimumweight belt.[1] He won his next six fights (including one title defense) before receiving his first world title shot. On 30 April 2011, Asenjo travelled to Mexico City and challenged Raúl García for his WBO minimumweight title. García dropped him in the third round.[2]

After six more consecutive wins back home, Asenjo returned to Mexico four years later to challenge WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada, this time in Mérida.[3] He was quickly dispatched by the Mexican after his corner threw in the towel in the third round when his right eye swelled up.[4]

Professional boxing record
32 Wins (24 knockouts, 8 decisions), 7 Losses (4 knockouts, 3 decisions)[5]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 32–7 Geboi Mansalayao TKO 7 (10), 2:51 2017-05-09 F.L. Dy Coliseum, Cauayan City
Loss 32–6 JC Francisco UD 10 2017-02-05 LDB Sports Arena, Mangilag Sur, Candelaria
Win 32–5 Marlou Sandoval TKO 2 (8), 0:46 2016-12-23 Almendras Gym, Davao City
Win 31–5 Bimbo Nacionales TKO 1 (10), 2:58 2016-10-15 Pigkawayan
Win 30–5 Raymon Dayham TKO 7 (8), 0:49 2016-08-27 Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City
Loss 29–5 Moisés Fuentes TKO 1 (10), 1:48 2016-04-02 Auditorio Blackberry, Mexico City
Win 29–4 Lyster Jun Pronco SD 10 2015-12-12 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win 28–4 Michael Rodriguez UD 10 2015-06-26 Davao City Recreation Center, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Loss 27–4 Juan Francisco Estrada TKO 3 (12), 0:43 2015-03-28 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Yucatán For WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles.
Win 27–3 Powell Balaba MD 8 2014-10-11 Davao City Recreation Center, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win 26–3 Michael Borja KO 1 (6), 0:52 2014-06-28 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Win 25–3 Brobro Languido KO 1 (6), 2:32 2013-09-11 Plaridel Municipal Gymnasium, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
Win 24–3 Jonathan Ricablanca UD 6 2013-08-04 M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Cotabato
Win 23–3 Jade Yagahon KO 4 (10), 0:55 2012-02-02 Pigcawayan, Cotabato
Win 22–3 John Rey Lauza KO 2 (8), 0:34 2011-12-04 M'lang
Win 21–3 Arnel Tadena RTD 5 (10), 3:00 2011-10-07 888 Chinatown Mall, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Loss 20–3 Raúl García TKO 3 (12), 2:52 2011-04-30 Foro Polanco, Mexico City For WBO minimumweight title.
Win 20–2 Ryan Rey Ponteras UD 8 2011-02-26 Lagao Gym, General Santos, South Cotabato
Win 19–2 Rodel Tejares KO 1 (10), 2:38 2010-08-11 Magpet, Cotabato
Win 18–2 Jetly Purisima UD 12 2010-02-14 M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang, Cotabato Retained WBO Oriental minimumweight title.
Win 17–2 Geboi Mansalayao KO 3 (8), 1:06 2009-09-26 Midsayap, Cotabato
Win 16–2 Jun Tasic TKO 8 (8), 2:05 2009-08-09 Magpet Municipal Gymnasium, Magpet, Cotabato
Win 15–2 Rocky Sardido TKO 2 (8), 1:18 2009-07-04 Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win 14–2 Sadiki Abdulazizi TKO 1 (12), 2:59 2009-05-23 Medina Gymnasium, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental Won vacant WBO Oriental minimumweight title.
Win 13–2 Wutisak Sithsoei KO 1 (8), 0:34 2009-04-25 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 12–2 Marlon Villanueva TKO 3 (6), 2:23 2009-02-21 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu
Win 11–2 Roel Honor KO 4 (10), 2:05 2009-01-10 Makilala, Cotabato
Win 10–2 Daryl Amoncio TKO 2 (8), 1:25 2008-11-25 Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win 9–2 Denchailek Sithsoei KO 5 (10), 2:50 2008-10-19 Municipal Gymnasium, Pigcawayan, Cotabato
Win 8–2 Roel Honor UD 8 2008-08-09 Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win 7–2 Jetly Purisima MD 8 2008-06-21 Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato
Win 6–2 Rodel Tejares TKO 2 (8), 1:11 2008-04-12 Magpet Municipal Gymnasium, Magpet, Cotabato
Loss 5–2 Suriyan Sor Rungvisai UD 6 2008-02-22 Tamaka Witthayakom School, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Province
Win 5–1 Juan Purisima TKO 4 (6) 2008-01-19 Midsayap, Cotabato
Loss 4–1 Ronelle Ferreras UD 6 2007-09-29 M'lang, Cotabato
Win 4–0 Quilber Cailing TKO 2 (6), 1:10 2007-08-10 Magpet Municipal Gym, Magpet, Cotabato
Win 3–0 Noel Rosa KO 3 (4), 2:59 2007-06-30 Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Cotabato
Win 2–0 Arvin Calledo KO 1 (4), 1:41 2007-04-28 Kidapawan, Cotabato
Win 1–0 Ronnie Dumaran TKO 1 (4), 2:15 2007-01-20 Notre Dame of Midsayap College Gym, Midsayap, Cotabato Professional boxing debut.

References
  1. "Rommel Asenjo vs Sadiki Abdulazizi". AsianBoxing.info. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. "Garcia Brothers win title fights". BoxNews.com.ua. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. Moreno, Marco (27 March 2015). "Asenjo pega duro y es zurdo: Gallo Estrada" (in Spanish). SIPSE. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  4. Songalia, Ryan (29 March 2015). "Filipino Asenjo KO'ed by Estrada in flyweight title fight". Rappler. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  5. "Rommel Asenjo Professional boxing record". BoxRec. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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