# Richie Mepranum

Richie Mepranum (born May 5, 1987) 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 (del Norte), 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 (27-0; 20 KO) 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 (31-5-1; 24 KO) 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

| 49 fights | 38 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 8 |
| By decision | 26 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 49 | Loss | 38–10–1 | Jerwin Ancajas | TKO | 2 (12), 2:20 | 25 Jan 2025 | Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines | For vacant Philippines GAB super bantamweight title |
| 48 | Win | 38–9–1 | Kim Lindog | UD | 8 | 26 Aug 2024 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 47 | Win | 37–9–1 | Dexter Alimento | RTD | 1 (6), 3:00 | 9 Mar 2023 | Norala, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines | |
| 46 | Loss | 36–9–1 | Sam Goodman | TKO | 6 (10), 0:48 | 22 Dec 2021 | The Star Event Centre, Sydney, Australia | For vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title |
| 45 | Win | 36–8–1 | Nicardo Calamba | KO | 2 (6) | 29 Oct 2021 | SanMan Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 44 | Win | 35–8–1 | Jetly Purisima | KO | 2 (6), 2:15 | 2 Dec 2019 | Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 43 | Loss | 34–8–1 | Ludumo Lamati | RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 28 Jul 2019 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | For vacant IBF Inter-continental super bantamweight title |
| 42 | Win | 34–7–1 | Sen Chen | MD | 10 | 1 Jun 2019 | Wynn Palace Cotai, Macao, Macau | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific super bantamweight title |
| 41 | Win | 33–7–1 | Rodel Tejares | MD | 6 | 29 Jul 2018 | Robinson's Mall, General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 40 | Win | 32–7–1 | Jestonie Makiputin | KO | 2 (8), 1:05 | 25 Mar 2018 | Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 39 | Loss | 31–7–1 | Arthur Villanueva | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 16 Sep 2017 | Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| 38 | Loss | 31–6–1 | Luis Nery | TKO | 2 (10), 0:41 | 22 Oct 2016 | Auditorio Municipal Fausti Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 37 | Loss | 31–5–1 | Carlos Cuadras | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 23 Apr 2016 | Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, Mexico | For WBC super flyweight title |
| 36 | Win | 31–4–1 | Marjhun Tabamo | TKO | 6 (12) | 14 Nov 2015 | Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines | Won vacant WBU super flyweight title |
| 35 | Win | 30–4–1 | Jetly Purisima | UD | 10 | 14 Aug 2015 | SM City Annex, Ecoland, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 34 | Win | 29–4–1 | Jomar Ministerio | TKO | 5 (10), 0:44 | 15 Feb 2015 | Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Philippines | |
| 33 | Win | 28–4–1 | Albert Alcoy | UD | 8 | 27 Sep 2014 | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 32 | Loss | 27–4–1 | Juan Francisco Estrada | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | 26 Apr 2014 | Centro Convenciones, Puerto Penasco, Mexico | For WBA (Super) and WBO flyweight titles |
| 31 | Win | 27–3–1 | Phupha Por Nobnom | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 22 Deb 2014 | Oval Plaza Covered Court, General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 30 | Win | 26–3–1 | Jessie Tuyor | UD | 10 | 20 Jul 2013 | Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 29 | Loss | 25–3–1 | Hernán Márquez | UD | 10 | 24 Mar 2012 | Centro de Usos Multiples, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico | |
| 28 | Win | 25–2–1 | Rigoberto Casillas | UD | 8 | 27 Oct 2011 | San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 24–2–1 | Valentin Leon | UD | 6 | 24 Sep 2011 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 | Anthony Villareal | SD | 6 | 13 Nov 2010 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 25 | Loss | 22–2–1 | Julio César Miranda | TKO | 5 (12), 2:41 | 12 Jun 2010 | Centro de Convenciones, Puebla, Mexico | For vacant WBO flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Hernán Márquez | UD | 10 | 12 Mar 2010 | Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Ernie Marquez | SD | 6 | 14 Nov 2009 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Cesar Lopez | UD | 6 | 6 Dec 2008 | MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Lowie Bantigue | UD | 8 | 27 Jul 2008 | Zamboanga City (Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan) Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines | |
| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 | Juma Fundi | UD | 12 | 14 Jun 2008 | Maasim Municipal Gym, Maasim, Philippines | Won WBO Oriental flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–1–1 | Roldan Malinao | TKO | 1 (10), 1:59 | 30 Apr 2008 | Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | Allan Ranada | UD | 10 | 15 Jan 2008 | Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines | Retained PBF flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Rocky Fuentes | SD | 8 | 2 Dec 2007 | Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 16 | Loss | 14–1–1 | Denkaosan Kaovichit | UD | 12 | 14 Sep 2007 | Potawattana Saenee School, Ratchaburi, Thailand | For PABA flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Philip Parcon | MD | 10 | 4 Aug 2007 | Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | Retained PBF flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Philip Parcon | SD | 10 | 19 Jun 2007 | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines | Retained PBF flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Noel Veronque | TKO | 7 (10), 0:50 | 10 Feb 2007 | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Rex Madrid | UD | 10 | 8 Dec 2006 | Zamboanga City (Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan) Coliseum, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines | Won PBF flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Flash Villacura | TKO | 6 (10) | 25 Nov 2006 | Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Nelson Guindolan | UD | 10 | 29 Sep 2006 | Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Nelson Llanos | UD | 8 | 6 Sep 2006 | Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Rex Madrid | UD | 8 | 28 Jul 2006 | Talibon Municipal Gym, Talibon, Philippines | |
| 7 | Draw | 6–0–1 | Efren Huesca | MD | 6 | 2 Jul 2006 | Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Rodel Lamela | UD | 8 | 24 May 2006 | Talibon, Bohol, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Joe Galamition | UD | 6 | 25 Mar 2006 | Amphitheater, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Roland Gepollo | UD | 4 | 18 Mar 2006 | Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Rommel Verdijo | KO | 3 (6), 0:29 | 14 Jan 2006 | Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jose Samson Martin | UD | 4 | 5 Nov 2005 | San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Leovimil Florentino | KO | 1 (4) | 31 Aug 2005 | Magpet, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines | |

## Titles in boxing
### Regional titles

* PBF (Philippines Boxing Federation) 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