Johnrey “Rey” Loreto (born November 10, 1990 in La Trinidad, Benguet) is a Filipino southpaw who competed in the mini‑flyweight and light‑flyweight divisions. Known as the “Hitman,” he captured the IBO light‑flyweight title in 2014 with a knockout of Nkosinathi Joyi in Monaco, later defending it successfully in South Africa. Loreto also held the PABA light‑flyweight championship and challenged for the WBA mini‑flyweight crown in 2017. He retired in 2019 with a professional record of 25 wins (17 by KO) against 15 losses, remembered for his upset victories and resilience against favored opponents.
Light Flyweight
Rey Loreto
La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
25Wins
15Losses
0Draws
17KOs
Career: 2008 – 2019
Biography
World Titles
- IBO IBO World Light Flyweight Won Feb 1, 2014 · Lost Mar 21, 2016 (Vacated) · KO 3 Nkosinathi Joyi
Regional & Other Belts
- PABA PABA Pan Asian Boxing Association Light Flyweight Won Jun 28, 2011 · Lost Jun 27, 2012
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | Ginjiro Shigeoka | D | KO | 5/12 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo |
| May 19, 2019 | Songkan Meechai | D | TKO | 1/8 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Bang Phli |
| Jul 15, 2017 | Thammanoon Niyomtrong | D | UD | 12 | City Hall Ground, Chonburi |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Weerachad Srisuk | D | TKO | 3/10 | Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok |
| Apr 24, 2016 | Koji Itagaki | D | TKO | 4/10 | Marina Hop, Hiroshima |
| Jan 22, 2016 | Fapikat Twins Gym | D | KO | 1/6 | Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok |
| Mar 22, 2015 | Nkosinathi Joyi | D | TKO | 1/12 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane,East London |
| Oct 11, 2014 | Heri Amol | D | TKO | 7/10 | Almendras Gym, Davao City |
| Feb 1, 2014 | Nkosinathi Joyi | D | KO | 3/12 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Somporn Seeta | D | KO | 10/12 | Siam Park, Bangkok |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Benezer Alolod | D | — | 7/12 | PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino, Paranaque City |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Sherwin McDo Lungay | D | TKO | 3/8 | LDB Sports Arena, Mangilag Sur, Candelaria |
| Nov 3, 2012 | Atsushi Kakutani | D | UD | 8 | Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Roy Albaera | D | KO | 1/8 | Angono Municipal Gymnasium, Angono, Rizal |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Erwin Picardal | D | RTD | 2/6 | Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City |
| Dec 22, 2011 | Randy Gomez | D | UD | 6 | Almendras Gym, Davao City |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Erwin Picardal | D | UD | 4 | Barangay Tejeres Convention Center, Rosario |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Jonathan Ricablanca | D | DQ | 4/8 | Somewhere in, Bislig City |
| Jun 28, 2011 | Phissanu Chimsunthom | D | KO | 6/12 | The Chaleena Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok |
| Jun 18, 2011 | John Paul Bautista | D | SD | 8 | Ynares Plaza Gymnasium, Binangonan |
| May 27, 2011 | Narast Aienleng | D | UD | 6 | Nihon Machi, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Bangkok |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Phai Pharob | D | KO | 2/12 | Pak Klong Village Office, Pathio |
| Jan 28, 2011 | Veerawut Yuthimitr | D | UD | 10 | Khao Thong Temple, Phayukha Khiri |
| Dec 21, 2010 | Benezer Alolod | D | UD | 8 | Allen Coliseum, Allen |
| Oct 2, 2010 | Jomar Elorde | D | TKO | 5/10 | Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City |
| May 29, 2010 | Mating Kilakil | D | UD | 8 | CCDC Gym, La Trinidad |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Roque Lauro | D | UD | 8 | Balibago Sports Complex, Santa Rosa City |
| Dec 26, 2009 | Brian Diano | D | UD | 8 | Barangay Subic, Agoncillo |
| Dec 5, 2009 | Salvador Layson | D | TKO | 2/6 | Barangay Bulaon, San Fernando City |
| Nov 13, 2009 | Salvador Layson | D | MD | 6 | Barangay Bulihan, Malolos City |
| Sep 26, 2009 | Leonardo Talisic | D | TKO | 5/6 | La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad |
| Sep 4, 2009 | Joebert Marano | D | UD | 4 | Santa Rosa Sports Complex, Santa Rosa City |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Benjie Bartolome | D | TKO | 4/4 | La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium, La Trinidad |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Dave Maningkil | D | UD | 4 | Rizal Park, Davao City |
| Nov 25, 2008 | Rey Mercado | D | UD | 4 | Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Rey Mercado | D | SD | 4 | Midsayap Municipal Gym, Midsayap |
| Jun 7, 2008 | Ryan Makiputin | D | UD | 4 | Almendras Gym, Davao City |
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