Eric Jamili (born May 20, 1977 in Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines) is a retired Filipino professional boxer. He won the vacant WBO minimumweight title in December 1997 with an eighth round technical knockout of Englishman Mickey Cantwell in London. He lost the title in his first defense to Kermin Guardia six months later.

Eric Jamili
Born
Eric Jamili

(1977-05-20) May 20, 1977 (age 46)
NationalityFilipino
Statistics
Weight(s)Minimumweight
Light Flyweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins15
Wins by KO8
Losses11
Draws2

Eric is the younger brother of one-time world title challenger Reynante Jamili. Both trained out of the Elorde Boxing stable of Paranaque City, Philippines.

Professional career edit

Jamili turned professional in 1995, beginning his career with a modest record of 5-5-1. Jamili then won the next five of his bouts, capturing the WBO Inter-Continental minimumweight title and earning a shot at the WBO minimumweight title against Englishman Mickey Cantwell that had been vacated by Ricardo López (boxer).

Jamili traveled to London in December 1997 to face Cantwell, and managed to cut him in the first round. Jamili's longer reach and tricky southpaw style befuddled Cantwell, who was hampered by the cut. Referee Mark Nelson halted the bout at 1:22 of the eighth round due to the cut, awarding the championship to Jamili.

Jamili lost the title in May 1998 with a fifth round technical knockout loss to Kermin Guardia. Jamili, who had arrived in the fight location of Las Vegas, Nev. just two days prior to the bout, was knocked down prior to the end of the fourth round. In a rematch in March 1999, Jamili knocked Guardia down in rounds 4 and 9, but lost a unanimous decision.

Jamili received a shot at the IBF minimumweight title against Zolani Petelo in May 1999. Jamili was knocked out with a left hook to the body at 1:21 of the first round.

Jamili would fight just six more times afterwards, going 2-3-1 with all three losses by knockout before retiring in 2003.

Professional boxing record edit

28 fights 15 wins 11 losses
By knockout 8 7
By decision 7 4
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 15–11–2   Hugo Cázares TKO 3 (12) Jan 18, 2003   Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, Mexico For WBO–NABO light flyweight title
27 Win 15–10–2   Danny Linasa UD 6 Dec 19, 2002   Imus, Philippines
26 Loss 14–10–2   Anis Ceunfin KO 6 (10) May 18, 2002   Oepoi Stadium, Kupang, Indonesia
25 Loss 14–9–2   Alfred Nagal KO 5 (8), 1:44 Feb 17, 2002   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
24 Win 14–8–2   George Arcenal KO 2 (10) Jun 4, 2000   Agana, Guam
23 Draw 13–8–2   Ray Ganton TD 3 (10) May 6, 2000   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
22 Loss 13–8–1   Zolani Petelo KO 1 (12), 1:21 May 29, 1999   Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa For IBF minimumweight title
21 Loss 13–7–1   Kermin Guardia UD 12 Mar 27, 1999   Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. For WBO minimumweight title
20 Win 13–6–1   Mateo Baring KO 2 (10) Dec 23, 1998   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines Retained WBO Inter-Continental minimumweight title
19 Win 12–6–1   Falazona Fidal PTS 12 Sep 12, 1998   KSC, Silay, Philippines Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light flyweight title
18 Loss 11–6–1   Kermin Guardia RTD 5 (12), 3:00 May 30, 1998   Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBO minimumweight title
17 Win 11–5–1   Mickey Cantwell TKO 8 (12), 1:22 Dec 19, 1997   London Arena, London, England Won vacant WBO minimumweight title
16 Win 10–5–1   Lolito Laroa TD 4 (8) Aug 27, 1997   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
15 Win 9–5–1   Inthanon Petchbanden TKO 1 (12) Apr 30, 1997   Parañaque, Philippines Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental minimumweight title
14 Win 8–5–1   Flash Villacura UD 6 Mar 15, 1997   Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
13 Win 7–5–1   Manuel Silvano TKO 6 (8) Jan 15, 1997   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
12 Win 6–5–1   Randy Villamor TKO 4 (8) Dec 4, 1996   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
11 Loss 5–5–1   Manuel Silvano KO 5 (8) Aug 17, 1996   Subic Sports Complex, Olongapo, Philippines
10 Loss 5–4–1   Melchor Espinosa MD 6 Jul 6, 1996   Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
9 Win 5–3–1   Rodel Cabahug TKO 2 (6) Apr 10, 1996   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
8 Win 4–3–1   Leopoldo Ibanez UD 4 Feb 24, 1996   Parañaque, Philippines
7 Loss 3–3–1   Vicente Adrales TKO 4 (8) Dec 16, 1995   Bacolod, Philippines
6 Win 3–2–1   Leopoldo Ibanez UD 6 Oct 28, 1995   Parañaque, Philippines
5 Win 2–2–1   Romeo Tura KO 1 (6) Aug 5, 1995   Bacolod, Philippines
4 Loss 1–2–1   Jose Clasida SD 6 May 27, 1995   Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines
3 Loss 1–1–1   Leopoldo Ibanez SD 4 Apr 8, 1995   Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
2 Win 1–0–1   Jose Clasida MD 4 Mar 17, 1995   Angeles City, Philippines
1 Draw 0–0–1   Sandy Bercasio SD 4 Feb 11, 1995   Makati, Philippines

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Ricardo López
WBO minimumweight champion
December 19, 1997 - May 30, 1998
Succeeded by
Kermin Guardia