Mark Melligan Signs Promotional Deal With Top Rank

Top Rank today signed hard-punching Mark Melligen, a super lightweight from Bacolod City, Philippines. Melligen, a southpaw, has a record of 14-1 with 10 knockouts.

Bob Arum made the announcement today.  Melligen out-slugged rugged Ramon Montano at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Las Vegas last Friday night, winning an eight-round decision by scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 78-74.

"We were really pleased with Mark's performance last weekend. He's young, just 23, and he is improving every fight," said Arum.

Melligen had over 200 amateur bouts. He was a two-time medalist at the Asian Games.