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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MAMA, MARTIN, PETALCORIN, AND APOLINARIO HEADLINE SANMAN-ESPN5 JUNE BOXING EVENT , PhilBoxing.com
29 May 2019
GABALLO, DUNO SCORE EARLY TKO WINS , PhilBoxing.com
10 Feb 2019
Gaballo Stops Nakamura; Duno Vaporizes Dhanda to Claim WBA Asia South Belt in Philippines , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
10 Feb 2019
GABALLO, DUNO ALL SET FOR TONIGHT'S FISTICUFFS AT MIDAS HOTEL , PhilBoxing.com
09 Feb 2019
Weights from Manila: Gaballo 118.5 vs Nakamura 119; Duno 134 vs Dhanda 135 for WBA Asia Title Saturday on ESPN5 Philippines , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
08 Feb 2019
FEB. 9 Sanman/ESPN5 FULL FIGHT CARD , PhilBoxing.com
04 Feb 2019
VIC SALUDAR GETS READY FOR WBO TITLE DEFENSE , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
01 Feb 2019
Heavy hitters Duno, Gaballo kick off big 2019 for Sanman , PhilBoxing.com
20 Dec 2018
Reymart Gaballo, Romero Duno will co-headline a Manila card on February 9 , by Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com ↗
19 Dec 2018
ALVARADO STOPS PETALCORIN IN SEVEN, WINS VACANT IBF WORLD LIGHT FLY TITLE , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
30 Oct 2018
PETALCORIN VS ALVARADO FULL FIGHT CARD , PhilBoxing.com
24 Oct 2018
Living in gym gives Randy Petalcorin mental edge for dangerous Felix Alvarado title fight , by Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com ↗
24 Oct 2018
PLANIA STOPS MERIN TO CLAIM WBC ASIA SILVER SUPERBANTAM BELT , PhilBoxing.com
11 Sep 2018
SANMAN PRESENTS: RUMBLE IN POLOMOLOK FULL FIGHTCARD , PhilBoxing.com
01 Sep 2018
SANMAN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: PLANIA VS. IMPERIAL FOR THE VACANT WBC ASIA SUPER BANTAM TITLE , PhilBoxing.com
18 Aug 2018
Barriga, Banal, Sonsona headline Survival Instinct: Matira Matibay on May 13 , ESPN 5 ↗
03 May 2018
MAMA STOPS CAMELION IN GENSAN, WINS WBO REGIONAL BELT , PhilBoxing.com
22 Jan 2018
MAMA, CAMELLION MAKE WEIGHT IN GENSAN , PhilBoxing.com
20 Jan 2018
Jayson Mama, Palaro star and unbeaten pro boxer, headlines in GenSan , by Ryan Songalia, Rappler ↗
12 Jan 2018
MAMA TWINS REMAIN UNBEATEN IN ?BRAWL AT THE MALL? , PhilBoxing.com
07 Nov 2017
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