John Leo Dato

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John Leo Olpindo Dato (born June 9, 1993) is a Filipino professional boxer.

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John Leo Dato
Born
John Leo Olpindo Dato

(1993-06-09) June 9, 1993 (age 31)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesThe Lion
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Super Featherweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins19
Wins by KO12
Losses1
Draws1
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Personal life

Dato was born in Bangar, La Union, Philippines. Dato is a son of Filipinos who worked as caregivers in the US, his family migrated to Bakersfield, California when he was seven years of age.[1]

Dato attended Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria, California. During his high school days Dato was a wrestler, track and field player and footballer. Dato pursued his career in boxing after graduating high school when he was 17-years old.

Dato runs the JLD Boxing Academy and also currently works as a personal trainer.[2][3]

Boxing career

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Featherweight division

On 15 December 2016, Dato made his professional debut in boxing. Dato defeated Mexican boxer Manuel Bernal via a Round 3 knockout (KO).[4] Following the bout, Dato defeated Mexican boxer Guadalupe Arroyo, winning a majority decision (MD) through four rounds.[5]

On 15 July 2017, Dato extended his winning streak in just 4 months after his win against Arroyo by defeating Mexican boxer Eduardo Ronquillo via a Round 3 knockout (KO).[6] 5 months later, Dato registered another victory by defeating Mexican boxer Victor Manuel Martinez Flores via a Round 1 knockout (KO).[7]

On 19 January 2018, just 1 month from his previous fight, Dato defeated American boxer Michael Gaxiola, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through four rounds, all judges scored 40–35 in favor of Dato.[8] 6 months later, Dato received his first draw of his boxing career against Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, the match ended in a technical draw (TD).[9]

A month later following his technical draw (TD) against Rodriguez, Dato once again defeated American boxer Michael Gaxiola via a Round 4 knockout (KO).[10]

Super Featherweight division

Following the bout, Dato moved up one division, to super featherweight, defeated Mexican boxer Jose Iniguez two months after his second fight with Gaxiola, winning a knockout (KO) in the first round.[11] Dato once again defeated Mexican boxer Guadalupe Arroyo, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through four rounds, all judges scored 40–35 in favor of Dato.[12]

On 11 January 2019, one month after his second win against Arroyo, Dato defeated American boxer Aaron Jamel Hollis via a Round 4 knockout (KO).[13]

Lightweight division

Dato moved up one division, to lightweight, defeated Mexican boxer Miguel Villalobos via a Round 3 knockout (KO).[14]

Return to Super Featherweight

Following the bout, Dato moved down one division, back to Super featherweight, defeated Mexican boxer Germán Meraz, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through six rounds.[15]

Return to Featherweight

Pacquiao vs. Thurman

Dato returned to featherweight and defeated Mexican Boxer Juan Antonio Lopez via a Round 5 knockout (KO).[16] The match was one of the undercard bouts in Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman pay-per-view fight.[17][18]

In October 2019, Dato once again defeated Mexican boxer Germán Meraz, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through six rounds, all judges scored 60–53 in favor of Dato.[19][20]

In December 2019, Dato defeated Mexican boxer David Godinez via a Round 5 KO.[21]

Dato was scheduled to fight Dominican boxer Angel Luna in April 2020, but the fight was moved to June 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[22][23]

In August 2020, after months of waiting, Dato finally returned to the ring and defeated Mexican boxer Angel Guevara via a Round 3 TKO.[24][25] Following the bout, more than two months after his win against Guevara, Dato defeated Mexican boxer Jorge Romero via a Round 5 TKO extending his unbeaten streak to 17.[26][27]

Pacquiao vs. Ugás

In August 2021, it was announced that Dato is scheduled to fight Mexican Boxer Angel Antonio Contreras.[28][29] The match was one of the undercard bouts in Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás pay-per-view fight.[30]

Return to Super Featherweight

After more than seven months from his first professional loss, Dato moved up one division and returned to super featherweight. He was scheduled to fight Mexican veteran boxer Rodrigo Guerrero on 1 April 2022 at Chumash Casino, Sta. Ynez, California.[31][32] He defeated Guerrero via a round 5 TKO.[33]

His next fight was then scheduled on 13 January 2023 against American boxer Jesus Rizo.[34] He defeated Rizo via a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds.[35]

Return to Featherweight

Dato once again returned to featherweight. He is then scheduled to fight Venezuelan boxer Ronal Ron on October 27, 2023.[36] He defeated Ron via a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds.[37]

Professional boxing record

More information 21 fights, 19 wins ...
21 fights 19 wins 1 loss
By knockout 12 0
By decision 7 1
Draws 1
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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Win19–1–1Venezuela Ronal Ron UD 8 27 Oct 2023 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
20 Win18–1–1United States Jesus Rizo UD 8 13 Jan 2023 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
19 Win17–1–1Mexico Rodrigo Guerrero TKO 5 (8) 1 Apr 2022 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
18 Loss16–1–1Mexico Angel Antonio Contreras UD 8 21 Aug 2021 United States T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win16–0–1Mexico Jorge Romero TKO 5 (8) 13 Nov 2020 Mexico Papas & Beer, Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
16 Win15–0–1Mexico Angel Guevara TKO 3 (8) 28 Aug 2020 Mexico Papas & Beer, Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
15 Win14–0–1Mexico David Godinez KO 5 (6) 13 Dec 2019 Mexico Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
14 Win13–0–1Mexico Germán Meraz UD 6 4 Oct 2019 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
13 Win12–0–1Mexico Juan Antonio Lopez KO 5 (6) 20 Jul 2019 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win11–0–1Mexico Germán Meraz UD 6 1 Jun 2019 United States Sobobo Casino Resort, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
11 Win10–0–1Mexico Miguel Villalobos KO 3 (4) 3 May 2019 Mexico Centro de Eventos, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
10 Win9–0–1United States Aaron Jamel Hollis KO 4 (4) 11 Jan 2019 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
9 Win8–0–1Mexico Guadalupe Arroyo UD 4 8 Dec 2018 United States Industry Hills Expo Center, La Puente, California, U.S. Won GBO California State super featherweight title
8 Win7–0–1Mexico Jose Iniguez KO 1 (4) 13 Oct 2018 Mexico La Officina Bar & Eventos, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
7 Win6–0–1United States Michael Gaxiola KO 4 (4) 18 Aug 2018 United States Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6 Draw5–0–1Mexico Pedro Antonio Rodriguez TD 4 6 July 2018 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
5 Win5–0United States Michael Gaxiola UD 4 19 Jan 2018 United States California Education and Performing Arts Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
4 Win4–0Mexico Victor Manuel Martinez Flores KO 1 (4) 9 Dec 2017 Mexico Gimnasio Independencia, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3 Win3–0Mexico Eduardo Ronquillo KO 3 (4) 15 Jul 2017 United States Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
2 Win2–0Mexico Guadalupe Arroyo MD 4 19 Mar 2017 United States Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin, California, U.S.
1 Win1–0Mexico Manuel Bernal KO 3 (4) 15 Dec 2016 Mexico AS Boxing Arena, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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Titles in boxing

Minor titles

  • GBO California State Super Featherweight title (128 lbs)

References

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