Mark Jason Melligen
| Mark Melligen | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Mark Jason Melligen |
| Nickname(s) | Mighty Mark MJM Grand |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Nationality |
 Filipino
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| Born |
6 April 1986 Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
Mark Jason Melligen (born April 6, 1986 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines) is a retired Filipino professional boxer.
Born in Bacolod City, 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. After losing by knockout against Sebastian Andres Lujan in an upset in 2011, Melligen's career went downhill and he fought two more times in 2012 against little-known opponents, winning both matches by early TKO. Bothered by financial problems, Melligen became homeless and was arrested in June 2013 for drug use. He has not fought since this accident.
A southpaw, Melligen is known for his powerful right hook.
Melligen made his professional debut on April 30, 2006, defeating Roland Malonhao at the Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
On August 15, 2009, Mark "MJM Grand" Melligen took on Ernesto "Baby" Zepeda of Mexico in the undercard of “Pinoy Power 2” at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Filipino boxer was supposed to face Michel Rosales of Mexico in the 10-round fight. However, Zepeda took the place of Rosales after the latter failed to secure a visa.
Melligen, who fought in the non-title welterweight bout, knocked out Zepeda in the fourth round. The referee Joe Cortez stopped the fight at 2:40 because the Mexican was bleeding on his right eye. Melligen’s TKO win improved his record to 16-1, with 12 coming by knockout while Zepeda fell at 39-13-4, with 32 knockouts. After receiving a warm welcome as he entered the ring, Melligen showed some aggressive moves in the first round such as uppercuts and left straight punches. The fighters continued along this way in the second round. In the third round, Melligen took the defensive but still aggressive style as Zepeda took the role of the aggressor. In the 4th, a left straight punch from Melligen sent the Mexican foe down. Referee Joe Cortez decides to stop the fight because of a laceration over Zepeda's right eye.
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