John Leo Dato (The Lion) boxer

John Leo Dato boxer
bouts
16
won
14
lost
1
draw
1
Status
active
Division
feather
Debut
2016-12-15
Height
5′ 6″/168cm
Reach
-
Age
26
Born
1993-06-09
Death
-
Nationality
USA

John Leo Olpindo Dato (born June 9, 1993) is a Filipino-American professional boxer.Dato was born in Bangar, La Union, Philippines. Dato is a son of Filipinos who worked as caregivers in the US, his family migrated to Bakersfield, California when he was seven years of age.Dato attended Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria, California. During his high school days Dato was a wrestler, track and field player and footballer. Dato pursued his career in boxing after graduating high school when he was 17-years old. Dato runs the JLD Boxing Academy and also currently works as a personal trainer.On 15 December 2016, Dato made his professional debut in boxing. Dato defeated Mexican boxer Manuel Bernal via a Round 3 knockout (KO). Following the bout, Dato defeated Mexican boxer Guadalupe Arroyo, winning a majority decision (MD) through four rounds.On 15 July 2017, Dato extended his winning streak in just 4 months after his win against Arroyo by defeating Mexican boxer Eduardo Ronquillo via a Round 3 knockout (KO). 5 months later, Dato registered another victory by defeating Mexican boxer Victor Manuel Martinez Flores via a Round 1 knockout (KO).

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2021-08-21 Angel Antonio Contreras WWWLLD T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas LOST
Unanimous decision
2019-12-13 David Godinez LWWLWW Big Punch Arena, Tijuana WIN
KO
2019-10-04 German Meraz LLLLLW Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez WIN
Unanimous decision
2019-07-20 Juan Antonio Lopez LLLWLW MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas WIN
KO
2019-06-01 German Meraz LLLWLL Soboba Casino, San Jacinto WIN
Unanimous decision
2019-05-03 Miguel Villalobos LLLLLL Centro de Eventos, Tijuana WIN
KO
2019-01-11 Aaron Jamel Hollis LLWLLL Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez WIN
KO
2018-10-13 Jose Iniguez LLLLLL Bar La Oficina, Tijuana WIN
KO
2018-08-18 Michael Gaxiola LLLLLL Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles WIN
KO
2018-07-06 Pedro Antonio Rodriguez LWLWLL Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez DRAW
2018-01-19 Michael Gaxiola LLLLLL California Education & Preforming Arts Center, Ontario WIN
Unanimous decision
2017-12-09 Victor Manuel Martinez Flores LLLLLL Gimnasio Independencia, Tijuana WIN
KO