Mark Melligen

Mark Jason Melligen (born April 6, 1986 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines) is a Filipino former professional boxer.

Born in Bacolod, Melligen grew up in Cebu City, Cebu. He made his professional debut in 2006 and was at some time considered one of the top Filipino prospects in the junior welterweight division.

On November 13, 2009, Melligen was defeated by Mexican Michel Rosales (24-3-0) via a 10-round split decision.

In his next fight, Melligen defeated American Raymond Gatica on February 13, 2010, by TKO in the 6th round. This win marked the first victory for the Philippines in the Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13 card. Melligen improved his record to 17-2 (13 KOs) and his foe experienced his first ever defeat, against 11 wins (with 6 KOs).

He fought Norberto Gonzales (18-1; 12 KO) of Mexico on April 10, 2010. The bout took place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Melligen won the fight by unanimous decision after 10 rounds, with the scores of 100-90 in all the judges' scorecards.

On July 1, 2011, Melligen faced Argentinian boxer Sebastian Andres Lujan at the Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, USA. In what was supposed to be a big break for Melligen, the latter was caught cold, as he was knocked down four times by the underdog Lujan, once in the 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th rounds. Melligen eventually succumbed to Lujan's punches, losing the fight by knockout in the 9th round.

Following the Lujan fight, in the second half of 2012, Melligen fought two more times in the Philippines against little-known boxers, winning both matches by early TKO.

Controversy and arrest After losing the fight against Sebastian Andres Lujan, Melligen became homeless and started having financial problems. In June 2013, a buy-bust operation in Mandaue City led to the arrest of Melligen, Joembee “Ombie” Mark Sencio and his younger brother. Melligen was caught using methamphetamine and arrested for drug use along with the Sencio brothers.

During interrogation, Melligen said he was living in the streets and admitted he became a drug user. He also expressed frustration due to being neglected by his trainers and his career going downhill since the Lujan loss.

Professional boxing record

Win 23-3

Win 22-3

Win 21-2

Win 20-2

TKO

Win 19-2

UD

Win 18-2

UD

Win 17-2

TKO

Loss 16-2

SD

Win 16-1

TKO

Win 15-1

TKO

Win 14-1

UD

Win 13-1

TKO

Win 12-1

KO

Win 11-1

TKO

Win 10-1

UD

Win 9-1

UD

Win 8-1

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Win 7-1

TKO

Loss 6-1

KO

Win 6-0

TKO

Win 5-0

UD

Win 4-0

KO

Win 3-0

TKO

Win 2-0

TKO

Win 1-0

TKO