Miel Fajardo
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January 1, 2000
 Fajardo in 2025 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Silent Assassin |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | Miel Balinton Fajardo January 1, 2000 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | Junior Flyweight Flyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 165 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Win by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
Miel Balinton Fajardo (born 1 January 2000) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the OPBF light flyweight title from August 2023 to April 2024.
Light flyweight
Early years
Miel Fajardo made his professional debut on November 5, 2016, earning a draw against fellow debutant Gringo Navarro.
On August 26, 2018, Miel Fajardo fought ArAr Andales after winning against Joel Ramos via TKO, whereas Andales won controversially. Fajardo won his next bout against Rico Saonoy via TKO in the 3rd Round.
Flyweight
Miel Fajardo moved up to flyweight after beating out Saonoy, and made his flyweight debut against undefeated Chinese, Xiang Li at Qingdao, China, whereas Xiang Li lost via Majority decision.
After beating Xiang Li, Fajardo fought Filipino Martin Cordova where he won and won against 2 more Chinese at China.
Fajardo vs. Gauto
After beating Fernan Agencia and tying with Bienvenido Ligas, Fajardo sets his eyes on undefeated Argentinian boxer Agustin Mauro Gauto.[1][2] In the last 10 seconds of the 1st Round, Gauto went down via left hand, In the 2nd Round Gauto went down 2 times and manages to stand up again until the referee decides to step in and called stop the bout.[3]
Fajardo vs. Jiamthong
On December 28, 2022, Miel Fajardo fought Thai boxer Sarawut Jiamthong for the Asian Boxing Federation flyweight title.[4] Fajardo earned a 10-seconds KO win and some even said 7-seconds win.[5] Many considered this Match as the Fastest Knockout in Professional boxing.[6]
Return to light flyweight
Cancelled bout against Nhlanhla Tyirha
On May 29, 2023, it was reported that Miel Fajardo would fight South African prospect Nhlanhla Tyirha casting as the Co-main event of the Sivenathi Nontshinga vs Regie Suganob bout.[7] Suddenly on June 28, 2023, Miel Fajardo pulled out as Weekend tournament looms.[8] Whereas Fajardo was replaced by George Kandulo, a Malawian boxer.
Fajardo vs. Gabunilas
On July 15, 2023, it was reported that Miel Fajardo would face fellow Filipino prospect, "Angas ng Cebu" ("Arrogant of Cebu") John Paul Gabunilas on August 15, 2023, at Hoops Dome for the vacant OPBF light flyweight title.[9] The match began, and within just a few seconds, Gabunilas was already downed, after that, Gabunilas stood up but was wobbly, not long after, Gabunilas got knocked down again, Once again, Gabunilas stood up, but he was dropped for the third time, this time, the Referee stopped the bour, making Fajardo win the vacant OPBF light flyweight title, this also serves him, his 3rd KO/TKO win within the First Round in a row.[10]
Fajardo vs. Simsri
On January 2, 2024, Fajardo hinted a picture of a Thai boxer's record on BoxRec, showing an intimidating 32–1 record and rated best active Thai light flyweight boxer by BoxRec prior to the time, on his Facebook "Story",[citation needed] by depending on the hinted stats, Thanongsak Simsri completes all the requirements. On the next day, the bout has been confirmed by News article writer Carlos Costa, the article also states that Fajardo will be defending his OPBF light flyweight title and the event will be held at the Land of the Rising Star, Japan (at Osaka) on April 13, 2024,[11] and on February 3, 2024, a news article featuring the bout from The Ring is released.[12] Miel Fajardo was undoubtedly outclassed by the more experienced and technical Simsri, although Fajardo knocked Simsri down in the tenth round, it was not enough, Simsri survived the challenge en route to Simsri becoming the new OPBF light flyweight champion via unanimous decision.[13][14]
Thrilla in Manila II Countdown
On October 26, 2025, in an early boxing event dedicated as the 50th Year Anniversary of the historic Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Co-featured bout, Fajardo will face compatriot contender Esneth Domingo for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Flyweight title in a ten-round bout at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.[15] Fajardo won via UD, recording his first decision victory in seven years.[16]
Fajardo vs. Reyes
In March 2026, it was announced that Fajardo was set in an IBF flyweight title eliminator against Argentine contender and number 3-rated Jeremias Reyes in Gálvez, Santa Fe, Argentina on April 11, 2026. Previously, Reyes also fought in an IBF flyweight title eliminator against Felix Alvarado in December 2024, however he lost via MD.[16][17] Fajardo would knock Reyes down four times within 65 seconds before the referee halted the bout in the first round in 1:05. Fajardo would stun the hometown crowd and will be the mandatory challenger for the IBF world flyweight title.[18][19]