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Diosdado Gabi

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Diosdado Gabi
Born
Diosdado Gabi

(1979-09-09) September 9, 1979 (age 45)
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Other namesPrince
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses4
Draws1

Diosdado Gabi, nicknamed Prince (born September 9, 1979 in Davao City, Philippines) is a retired Filipino professional boxer.

Personal life

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Gabi is married and has a young son that he left back in the Philippines to fight overseas in the United States. "We come from a very poor family. My father is a fisherman. All we eat sometimes is what he catches. I try to send them as much money as often as I can".

Boxing career

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Early career

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On May 8, 2001, after building an undefeated record of 11–0, Gabi fought for the minor World Boxing Federation (WBF) super flyweight title against the then holder of the title, Samson Dutch Boy Gym (40–0) of Thailand. Gabi suffered his first loss as a professional, losing on points to Dutch Boy Gym, who later retired undefeated with a record of 43–0. After two wins following his loss to Dutch Boy Gym, he suffered yet another setback when he faced another undefeated Thai, Peesaddaeng Kiatsakthanee (11–0), whom he lost to by unanimous decision (UD) for the latter's WBC Asian Boxing Council Super Flyweight title.

Gabi won seven more bouts, and drew once (after his loss to Kiatsakthanee) before he was able to vie for the WBC International flyweight title, then held by compatriot, Randy Mangubat. Gabi won the belt by technical decision (TD) through twelve rounds, winning by scores of 116–111, 114–112, 116–110. After winning three more fights after his win against Mangubat, Gabi fought Eric Barcelona (whom he defeated six years ago, in 1999, in just his fourth pro fight). The result of the fight was just the same, Gabi defeated Barcelona by TD through 5 rounds, after an accidental headbutt caused the fight to be stopped.

First and Last World Title shot

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On March 3, 2006, in Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, in Gabi's second fight in the United States, he got his first (and last) shot at a world title. He fought the then undefeated IBO and IBF Flyweight World Champion, Vic Darchinyan (24–0). Unfortunately, Gabi was caught with a fierce left punch in the 8th round, resulting in an eight round technical knockout win for Darchinyan.[1]

In an effort to help his fellow friend and fellow Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire prepare to fight Darchinyan, Gabi gave advice that the young fighter acknowledged after the bout. Donaire went on to knock out Darchinyan to become a unified world champion, something Gabi never accomplished, but he did help a friend, and that's what matters. Donaire said "Gabi taught me a little bit and told me what this guy (Darchinyan) did and he helped out a lot for this fight".[2]

The Prince's Farewell

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On March 15, 2008, after winning four more bouts after his loss to Darchinyan, Gabi faced the then WBONABO Bantamweight Champion, Abner Mares for his title in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao's rematch with Juan Manuel Márquez. Mares, who was undefeated coming into the bout with 15 wins and 0 losses, stopped Gabi in his tracks in just two rounds. Gabi later retired from the sport following the loss.[3]

Professional boxing record

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35 fights 30 wins 4 losses
By knockout 21 2
By decision 9 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
35 Loss 30–4–1 Abner Mares TKO 2 (12), 0:49 15 Mar 2008 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO-NABO bantamweight title
34 Win 30–3–1 Jose Angel Beranza UD 8 11 Aug 2007 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
33 Win 29–3–1 Antonio Maria Cochero Diaz TKO 2 (8), 2:59 17 Mar 2007 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
32 Win 28–3–1 Felipe Rivas TKO 1 (8), 3:00 6 Oct 2006 Tucson Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
31 Win 27–3–1 Mauricio Pastrana TKO 1 (8), 1:36 10 Aug 2006 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30 Loss 26–3–1 Vic Darchinyan TKO 8 (12), 2:42 3 Mar 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S. For IBF and IBO flyweight titles
29 Win 26–2–1 Jose Alfredo Tirado TD 4 (10) 23 Sep 2005 Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S. Fight stopped after Gabi suffers a cut on the upper left bridge of his nose from an intentional head-butt by Tirado
28 Win 25–2–1 Eric Barcelona TD 5 (10) 10 Apr 2005 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines Unanimous TD; Fight was ordered to stop due to accidental head-butt in round 5
27 Win 24–2–1 Jimmy Pinontoan KO 1 (10), 0:37 12 Feb 2005 Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
26 Win 23–2–1 Saensak Singmanasak KO 2 (10), 1:34 19 Dec 2004 Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
25 Win 22–2–1 Sairung Singwancha UD 10 10 Oct 2004 Antipas, Cotabato del Norte
24 Win 21–2–1 Randy Mangubat TD 12 (12), 1:50 9 Nov 2003 Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Philippines WBC International flyweight title at stake; Fight stopped due to a cut on Gabi's forehead produced from an accidental head-butt
23 Win 20–2–1 Roselito Campana KO 3 (10) 14 Jun 2003 Kidapawan, Cotabato del Norte, Philippines
22 Win 19–2–1 Alex Guevarra TKO 3 (10), 0:53 23 Mar 2003 Cotabato Provincial Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Philippines
21 Win 18–2–1 Joseph Paden TKO 1 (10) 8 Dec 2002 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
20 Win 17–2–1 Warlito Bartiquel KO 1 (10), 2:32 23 Nov 2002 University of Mindanao Gymnasium, Tagum, Philippines
19 Win 16–2–1 Leo Escobido TKO 4 (10), 2:35 20 Oct 2002 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
18 Win 15–2–1 Wito Ramirez PTS 10 20 Sep 2002 Philippines
17 Win 14–2–1 Rachman Kili Kili TKO 1 (?) 26 Jul 2002 SCTV Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
16 Draw 13–2–1 Jimmy Pinontoan PTS 8 13 Jun 2002 Jakarta, Indonesia
15 Loss 13–2 Sot Sor Veerapol UD 12 3 May 2002 Nonthaburi, Thailand For ABCO super flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Flash Murillo UD 10 15 Dec 2001 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
13 Win 12–1 Alfren Bulala TKO 9 (12) 17 Nov 2001 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
12 Loss 11–1 Samson Dutch Boy Gym PTS 12 8 May 2001 Udon Thani, Thailand For WBF (Federation) super flyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Felix Marfa TKO 7 (?) 3 Mar 2001 Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue, Philippines
10 Win 10–0 Sammy Sordilla PTS 10 10 Feb 2001 Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Sammy Sordilla TKO 1 (?) 11 Nov 2000 Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Rommel Libradilla TKO 7 (10), 2:15 22 Sep 2000 Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Richard Cabillo TKO 1 (?) 13 Aug 2000 Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Roberto Oyan TKO 1 (6) 6 Aug 2008 Davao del Norte, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Julius Jalnaiz TKO 5 (?) 15 Jan 2000 Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Eric Barcelona UD 6 14 Dec 1999 Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Ricky Manatad TKO 4 (6), 2:43 7 Dec 1999 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Rey Arlos TKO 3 (?) 2 Dec 1999 Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Cec Aguilar KO 1 (?) 5 Nov 1999 Philippines

Controversy

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On August 17, 2007 Gabi was ordered arrested for breaching a contract with Cotabato Vice Governor, Emmanuel Piñol. MTC Judge Antonina Escovilla issued the warrant of arrest based on the complaint of Piñol who sought P4.8 million from Gabi.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "GABI WILL BOUNCE BACK". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2006-03-08.
  2. ^ "DONAIRE SAYS GABI WAS A GREAT HELP". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
  3. ^ "THE SAGA OF DIOSDADO GABI". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
  4. ^ "PEÑALOSA CONCERNED OVER ARREST WARRANT FOR GABI". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
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