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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Manangquil to fight in South Africa , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
22 Jul 2022
APOLINARIO GAMBLES UNBEATEN RECORD VS. BUTHELEZI FOR IBO WORLD TITLE , PhilBoxing.com
18 Jul 2022
Apolinario to fight for vacant IBF World flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
13 Jul 2022
Two left standing , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
16 Jun 2022
Our Continuing Malaise at Flyweight: Who Will Finally End the Title Drought? (Third and Last Part) , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
22 Mar 2022
APOLINARIO, PARAS AND MANANQUIL SCORE KNOCKOUT FINISHES IN SANMAN BUBBLE SERIES 7 , PhilBoxing.com
08 Feb 2022
SANMAN BUBBLE SERIES VII WEIGH-IN RESULTS , PhilBoxing.com
04 Feb 2022
GAB Lists Forty Pinoy Boxers in World Ratings , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
31 Aug 2021
Jerusalem, Apolinar, Apolinario named GAB Co-Boxers of the Month for July; GAB Acquires Hematoma Machines , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
31 Aug 2021
World title shot for Mama , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
27 Jul 2021
Mama will do everything to be a world champion , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
27 Jul 2021
Mama to challenge Edwards for IBF world flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
26 Jul 2021
The Past Week in Action 19 July 2021: Charlo vs Castano Draw Fails to Unify All Four 154 Lb Belts , by Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com
20 Jul 2021
JERUSALEM, APOLINARIO BAG REGIONAL BELTS , PhilBoxing.com
17 Jul 2021
Jerusalem outlasts Landero in rematch , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
17 Jul 2021
Apolinario stops Malupangue, cops WBA Asia flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
16 Jul 2021
Apolinario to fight Malupange for vacant WBA Asia flyweight title , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
07 Jul 2021
JERUSALEM BATTLES LANDERO FOR OPBF TITLE IN CEBU , PhilBoxing.com
04 Jul 2021
Omega stages third ‘bubble’ boxing show in March , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
26 Feb 2021
Tapales tops in restart , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
23 Nov 2020
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