Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario
📍 Place of Birth: Sarangani, Philippines
22
Wins
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2
Losses
–
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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08 Mar 2020
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05 Feb 2020
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02 Feb 2020
GABALLO DEMOLISHES THAI OPPONENT IN SIX , PhilBoxing.com
15 Dec 2019
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14 Dec 2019
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21 Oct 2019
'BRAWL AT THE MALL 13' WEIGH IN RESULTS , PhilBoxing.com
20 Oct 2019
'BRAWL AT THE MALL 13' COMPLETE FIGHT CARD , PhilBoxing.com
18 Oct 2019
PETALCORIN, APOLINARIO, CARCOSIA HEADLINE 'BRAWL AT THE MALL' , PhilBoxing.com
12 Oct 2019
Saludar in risky Puerto Rico defense , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
04 Aug 2019
Saludar in risky Puerto Rico defense , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
04 Aug 2019
MARTIN, MAMA SCORE EARLY STOPPAGE WINS , PhilBoxing.com
10 Jun 2019
Martin, Mama, Apolinario Make Weight for "Youngbloods Rising" Saturday Noon on ESPN5 (PHOTOS) , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
08 Jun 2019
Apolinario, Petalcorin will see action June 9 , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
05 Jun 2019
Youngblood Rising: Martin, Mama, Apolinario in Action June 9 on ESPN 5 Philippines , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
03 Jun 2019
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