Best fights of Melvin Jerusalem
Over 11 years as a professional, Melvin Jerusalem has compiled a 25-3 (12) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Masataka Taniguchi
On January 6, 2023 Melvin Jerusalem fought Masataka Taniguchi for the WBO strawweight title. Jerusalem was 28 years old with a record of 19-2, and Taniguchi was 28 with a record of 16-3. Jerusalem was on a 8-fight winning streak and Taniguchi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Masataka Taniguchi via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
2. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Yudai Shigeoka in their 2nd fight
On March 30, 2025 Melvin Jerusalem defended his WBC strawweight title against Yudai Shigeoka. It was their second meeting. Jerusalem was 31 years old with a record of 23-3, and Shigeoka was 27 with a record of 9-1. Jerusalem was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shigeoka was coming off a win. Jerusalem won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Yudai Shigeoka
On March 31, 2024 Melvin Jerusalem fought Yudai Shigeoka for the WBC strawweight title. Jerusalem was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Shigeoka was 26 with a record of 8-0. Jerusalem was coming off a win and Shigeoka was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Jerusalem won via split decision. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
4. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Siyakholwa Kuse
On October 29, 2025 Melvin Jerusalem defended his WBC strawweight title against Siyakholwa Kuse. Jerusalem was 31 years old with a record of 24-3, and Kuse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jerusalem won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Luis Castillo
On September 22, 2024 Melvin Jerusalem defended his WBC strawweight title against Luis Castillo. Jerusalem was 30 years old with a record of 22-3, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jerusalem won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Michael Camelion in their 2nd fight
On August 24, 2022 Melvin Jerusalem faced Michael Camelion in a strawweight bout. It was their second meeting. Jerusalem was 28 years old with a record of 18-2, and Camelion was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Michael Camelion via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Toto Landero in their 2nd fight
On July 16, 2021 Melvin Jerusalem fought Toto Landero for the vacant OPBF strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Jerusalem was 27 years old with a record of 16-2, and Landero was 25 with a record of 11-5-2. Jerusalem was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Landero was coming off a loss. Jerusalem won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Jayson Francisco
On December 17, 2020 Melvin Jerusalem faced Jayson Francisco in a strawweight bout. Jerusalem was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Francisco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Jayson Francisco via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Ryan Ralozo
On May 30, 2015 Melvin Jerusalem faced Ryan Ralozo. Jerusalem was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Ralozo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Ryan Ralozo via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Rodante Suacasa
On March 7, 2015 Melvin Jerusalem faced Rodante Suacasa. Jerusalem was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Suacasa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jerusalem was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Rodante Suacasa via TKO in the 1st round.