Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario
📍 Place of Birth: Sarangani, Philippines
22
Wins
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2
Losses
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0
Draws
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14
KOs
Career: 2017 –
present
Belts Won
World Titles
IBO
IBO World
Flyweight
Won: Jul 29, 2022 KO R1 Gideon ButheleziLost: Jul 29, 2023 Vacated
Regional Belts
WBC
WBC ABCO Youth
Flyweight
Won: Sep 09, 2018 UD Michael CamelionLost: Sep 09, 2019 Vacated
About Dave Apolinario
Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario (born June 20, 1999 in Sarangani, Philippines) is a Filipino southpaw competing at flyweight. Turning pro in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks with an unbeaten streak, capturing regional titles including the WBA Asia flyweight and IBO flyweight championship in 2022. Known for his speed and precision, Apolinario defended his IBO crown before moving on to higher-profile bouts in Japan and the U.S. As of 2026, his professional record stands at 21 wins (14 by KO) and 2 losses, marking him as one of the Philippines’ promising world contenders in the lighter divisions.
Fight Record 24 bouts
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14 Feb 2023
Cataraja captures OPBF super flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
12 Feb 2023
Heno 115, Cataraja 113, for vacant OPBF super flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
11 Feb 2023
Asia's Top Boxers Today (Second and Last Part) , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
26 Jan 2023
JERUSALEM TKO's TANIGUCHI IN 2, BECOMES PH NEW WORLD CHAMPION , by Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com
06 Jan 2023
Eight Pinoys lined up for title shots , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
04 Jan 2023
The Wait for End to Pinoy World Title Drought Starts This Week with Melvin Jerusalem , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
04 Jan 2023
BEST YEAR FOR SANMAN , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
04 Jan 2023
2022 Review: Performances That Somehow Make Up for Worst Year , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
29 Dec 2022
How Are We Faring in Our Traditional Weight Classes? (First of Four Parts) , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
24 Dec 2022
Chino Trinidad for GAB Chairman , by Editorial, PhilBoxing.com
15 Dec 2022
Ph Crownless for the First Time; Prospects and Opportunities , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
03 Nov 2022
Apolinario’s one-two punch , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
10 Aug 2022
World champ survives ordeal , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
05 Aug 2022
Marcos congratulates Apolinario as IBO World flyweight champ , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
05 Aug 2022
GAB celebrates Apolinario’s victory , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
04 Aug 2022
The Past Week in Action 2 August 2022: Danny Garcia Outpoints Jose Benavidez , by Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com
03 Aug 2022
From Hero to Back to Zero , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
01 Aug 2022
APOLINARIO BECOMES PHILIPPINES LONE WORLD CHAMPION WITH KO WIN OVER BUTHELEZI , PhilBoxing.com
30 Jul 2022
Apolinario is new IBO World flyweight champ , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
30 Jul 2022
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