Dave Apolinario
Dave Apolinario (born January 20, 1999) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the current WBA Asia Flyweight champion. Professional career. Apolinario made his professional debut on 10 June 2017, defeating fellow Filipino boxer Prince Canonero via first-round technical knockout (TKO). Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rio Gulipatan a month after his previous fight, winning via unanimous decision (UD) through four rounds. A couple of months later, it was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight Rudy Salaton on 9 September 2017. Apolinario defeated Salaton via first-round TKO. Following the bout, Apolinario defeated Rez Padrogane via  fifth-round TKO. A couple of months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Frankie Batuon via second-round knock out (KO). More than a month later, Apolinario defeated Jenuel Lauza, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds, all judges scored 80–72 in favor of Apolinario. More than three months later, Apolinario returned to flyweight and defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Charles Canedo via a round 2 technical knock out (TKO). WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title. It was reported that Apolinario was scheduled to fight fellow Filipino boxer, Michael Camelion in 9 September 2018. Apolinario defeated Camelion winning a unanimous decision  (UD) through eight rounds. Apolinario won the vacant WBC ABCO Youth flyweight title. Less than two months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer, Joan Imperial via a knock out (KO) in 1:53 of the first round. More than three months later, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Romshane Sarguilla winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. On 9 June 2019, Apolinario defeated Filipino compatriot, Adrian Lerasan winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds. Four months later, Apolinario defeated Arnold Garde via a knockout (KO) in the first round. A couple of months later, Apolinario defeated Richard Rosales  via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fifth round. In 21 November 2020, after an eleven-month rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apolinario defeated Bonjun Loperez via a referee technical decision (RTD) in the fourth round. WBA Asia Flyweight title. In 16 July 2021, less than eight months after his previous fight, Apolinario defeated Charlie Malupangue winning a technical knock out (TKO) in the fourth round. Apolinario won the vacant WBA Asia flyweight title. On 5 February 2022, Apolinario defeated fellow Filipino boxer Mike Kinaadman via a technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round.