Manuel Cabagay Melchor (born March 14, 1969) is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 2002. He held the

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mini flyweight title in 1992.

Professional career

Melchor turned professional in 1987 and compiled a record of 19–15–4 before facing and defeating

Fahlan Sakkreerin Fahlan Sakkreerin or Fahlan Lukmingkwan ( th, ฟ้าลั่น ศักดิ์กรีรินทร์, ฟ้าลั่น ลูกมิ่งขวัญ, born 10 April 1968) is a retired Thai professional boxer who takes IBF min ...

, to win the IBF Mini flyweight title. He would lose the title in his first defense against

Ratanapol Sor Vorapin Ratanapol Sor Vorapin ( th, รัตนพล ส.วรพิน; born Preecha Charoenthara ( th, ปรีชา เจริญธารา), formerly ''Anucha Phothong'' (อนุชา โพธิ์ทอง)) is a Thai former professiona ...

. Melchor would get stopped by

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champ & Mexican legend Ricardo López in his second attempt at a world title He would face another Mexican boxer José Antonio Aguirre, in his final attempt at a world title in 2001, he would lose via unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

Boxing trainer

Melchor retired in 2002 and went on to become a boxing trainer.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Melchor, Manny 1969 births Living people Filipino male boxers Sportspeople from Oriental Mindoro International Boxing Federation champions World mini-flyweight boxing champions Boxing trainers Mini-flyweight boxers

Professional career

Professional boxing record

Boxing trainer

See also

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