Rodel Mayol

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Rodel Mayol
Born
Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol

(1981-08-09) August 9, 1981 (age 42)
Light Flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins31
Wins by KO22
Losses6
Draws2

Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol (born August 9, 1981 in

Light Flyweight World Champion
.

Early life

Mayol is the eldest of five children. At the fifth grade, he once stopped a delinquent, who was 3 years older than he was, with just one punch.[1] He lived with his grandparents for over a decade in Calapayan, Tubod before moving to Mandaue City.[2] He began fighting as an amateur when he was 15 and later won two gold medals at the Palarong Pambansa (National Games). Mayol finally became professional in 2000.[1] When he wasn't boxing, Mayol used to wash cars as well as serving as a ball boy in tennis games.[3]

Professional career

Mayol accumulated a record of 22-0 before losing his first world title bout to WBC minimumweight champion

Eagle Den Junlaphan
by unanimous decision on May 6, 2006.

On August 4, 2007, Mayol challenged Ulises Solís for the IBF light flyweight title but lost by 8th-round technical knockout. Following the loss to Solis, he fought Adrián Hernández on February 9, 2008 and lost again by 4th-round knockout. On June 13, 2009, he received another shot at a world title against WBO light flyweight champion Iván Calderón. The fight ended in a technical draw after Calderon suffered an accidental headbutt by Mayol. He faced Calderon in a rematch later that year, this time Mayol lost by technical decision after Calderon suffered another unintentional headbutt by Mayol.

On November 21, 2009, he won the WBC light flyweight title by stopping reigning champion

Edgar Sosa in two rounds in Mexico. Mayol was docked a point for unintentionally headbutting Sosa in the second round, sending him to the canvas and causing a cut above his cheek. When the action resumed, Mayol dropped Sosa and relentlessly attacked, forcing the referee to stop the fight.[4] Sosa, who required a metal plate to be implanted on his cheekbone due to multiple fractures suffered from the headbutt, filed a protest with the WBC to have the decision changed to a "no contest".[5][6][7] However, instead of changing the verdict of the bout in Sosa's favor, the WBC decided to grant the former champion the status of "Champion Emeritus", a position where Sosa will be guaranteed a rematch with Mayol upon recovery or move to the next weight class.[8]

He fought

junior flyweight title. Mayol was hit by his opponent with some "low blows.” According to writer Dong Secuya, the referee was going to stop the bout in the 3rd round when Romero fired a hard left that hit the jaw of the momentarily defenseless Mayol who went down almost without consciousness.[9]

On June 19, 2010, Mayol lost his title in a rematch with Romero in

San Juan del Rio, Queretaro
, Mexico. Mayol had a point deducted in the second round and another point deducted in the fifth round after Romero suffered cuts due to head clashes. Under the WBC's head-clash rule, if a fighter is cut in a clash of heads, the boxer who is not cut automatically has a point taken from his score.

After the loss to Romero, He won 4 straight fights in a row. After the 4th win, He was given a World Title Eliminator. Fighting Julio César Miranda on May 13, 2012 in Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines. Mayol sent Miranda to the canvas three times. After 10 rounds, He won the fight by a unanimous decision.

Post-boxing life

After retiring, Mayol started serving as a trainer in Los Angeles, where he is currently based.[10]

Professional boxing record

39 fights 31 wins 6 losses
By knockout 22 3
By decision 9 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 31–6–2 Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr. KO 9 (12), 2:55 Sep 22, 2012 Gimnasio Polifuncional, Los Mochis, Mexico
38 Win 31–5–2 Julio César Miranda UD 10 May 13, 2012 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines
37 Win 30–5–2 Ernie Marquez TKO 4 (8), 2:43 Oct 27, 2011 San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, US
36 Win 29–5–2 Jayson Rotoni UD 10 Aug 6, 2011 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
35 Win 28–5–2 Javier Gallo MD 10 May 7, 2011 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
34 Win 27–5–2 Chatri Charoensin TKO 7 (10), 2:15 Nov 5, 2010 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Philippines
33 Loss 26–5–2 Omar Niño Romero UD 12 Jun 19, 2010 Plaza de Toros, San Juan del Rio, Mexico Lost WBC light flyweight title
32 Draw 26–4–2 Omar Niño Romero TD 3 (12), 2:19 Feb 27, 2010 Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico Retained WBC light flyweight title
31 Win 26–4–1 Édgar Sosa TKO 2 (12), 1:52 Nov 21, 2009 Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico Won WBC light flyweight title
30 Loss 25–4–1 Iván Calderón TD 7 (12), 3:00 Sep 12, 2009 Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico For WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles;
Split TD after Calderón cut from accidental head clash
29 Draw 25–3–1 Iván Calderón TD 6 (12), 1:50 Jun 13, 2009 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US For WBO and The Ring light flyweight titles;
Split TD after Calderón cut from accidental head clash
28 Win 25–3 Ardin Diale TD 7 (12), 1:26 Aug 16, 2008 Puerto Galera, Philippines Won vacant PGAB light flyweight title
27 Win 24–3 Wisan Banjong TKO 5 (10), 2:42 May 3, 2008 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
26 Loss 23–3 Adrián Hernández KO 4 (6) Feb 9, 2008 Domo De La Feria, Leon, Mexico
25 Loss 23–2 Ulises Solís TKO 8 (12), 1:13 Aug 4, 2007 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, US For IBF light flyweight title
24 Win 23–1 Masatsugu Okada KO 1 (8) Sep 18, 2006 Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan
23 Loss 22–1 Eagle Kyowa UD 12 May 6, 2006 Korakuen Hall, Japan For WBC strawweight title
22 Win 22–0 Lorenzo Trejo KO 4 (12), 2:29 Jan 28, 2006 Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Mexico
21 Win 21–0 Takayuki Korogi UD 12 Apr 4, 2005 Central Gym, Osaka, Japan Retained OPBF minimumweight title
20 Win 20–0 Marti Polii TKO 7 (12), 1:33 Jan 29, 2005 PAGCOR Grand Theater, Paranaque City, Philippines Retained OPBF minimumweight title
19 Win 19–0 La Syukur KO 3 (10) Sep 21, 2004 RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
18 Win 18–0 Ernesto Rubillar TD 7 (12), 1:40 May 21, 2004 NBC Tent, Taguig City, Philippines Retained OPBF minimumweight title
17 Win 17–0 Julio De la Basez TKO 8 (10) Apr 6, 2004 RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
16 Win 16–0 Iwan Key KO 6 (10) Mar 16, 2004 RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
15 Win 15–0 Genki Onaka TKO 1 (12), 2:49 Dec 7, 2003 University Gym, Tokuyama, Japan Won OPBF minimumweight title
14 Win 14–0 Khamhaeng Phanmee KO 2 (10), 2:55 Sep 6, 2003 Superdome, Ormoc City, Philippines
13 Win 13–0 Isidro Lorona UD 12 Apr 9, 2003 Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Philippines Retained PGAB minimumweight title
12 Win 12–0 Chiochan Buasuwan TKO 2 (10), 1:38 Dec 14, 2002 Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 Nino Suelo UD 12 Aug 3, 2002 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines Won vacant PGAB minimumweight title
10 Win 10–0 Roger Maldecir TKO 2 (10), 1:24 Apr 14, 2002 Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Billy Payla TKO 1 (10), 2:29 Dec 22, 2001 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Wicha Phulaikhao TKO 5 (10), 2:15 Aug 31, 2001 Antipolo City, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Julius Agcopra TKO 4 (10), 2:15 Jun 12, 2001 Gold City Coliseum, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Jae Ho Kim TKO 1 (10), 1:16 Mar 31, 2001 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Ken Nakajima UD 6 Jan 28, 2001 City Sogo Gym, Takasago, Japan
4 Win 4–0 Al Tarazona TKO 1 (12), 2:59 Dec 2, 2000 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines Won Philippine minimumweight title
3 Win 3–0 Allan Llanita TKO 5 (10), 1:37 Sep 25, 2000 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Jack Comen TKO 2 (8), 2:25 Aug 26, 2000 Mandaue City, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Joseph Villasis KO 6 (6), 2:58 Jul 1, 2000 Mandaue City, Philippines

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Joaquin Henson (November 24, 2009). "Mayol eager to face Sosa in rematch". The Philippine Star. p. 18.
  2. ^ Edri K. Aznar (December 17, 2009). "Hometown honors WBC champ Mayol". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  3. ^ Rene Ronsubre, Jr. (December 14, 2009). "AN EVENING WITH MANDAUE'S CHAMPION". PhilBoxing.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
  4. ^ "Pacquiao fighter Mayol stops Sosa, wins title - Sports - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News". GMANews.TV. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  5. ^ "Boxing - Controversy over Mayol win". Fightnews.com. 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  6. ^ "Edgar Sosa Will Protest TKO Loss To Rodel Mayol - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  7. ^ "Google Translate". Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  8. ^ James Blears (November 25, 2009). "Sorry Edgar Sosa, The WBC Rules For Rodel Mayol". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2009-11-26.
  9. ^ "Mayol keeps title, Sonsona falls". abs-cbnNEWS.com. February 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
  10. ^ "Tapales on way back to throne".

External links

Preceded by
Edgar Sosa
Light Flyweight Champion

November 21, 2009 – June 19, 2010 		Succeeded by
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