Froilan Saludar

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Froilan Saludar
Born
Froilan Miranda Saludar

(1989-04-17) April 17, 1989 (age 34)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesThe Sniper
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight Super Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Reach170.18 cm (67 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins34
Wins by KO24
Losses7
Draws1

Froilan Miranda Saludar (born April 17, 1989, in Palomok, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines) more known as Froilan Saludar was a Former WBO Flyweight title challenger.

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Professional career

WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight championship

After 8 wins and 1 draw, Saludar was faced against Remuel Obidos for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific youth flyweight title against Fellow Filipino boxer, Remuel Obidos, Saludar finished Obidos in the very 1st round of their match, earning him the WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title. [1]

WBO Youth flyweight championship

After a successful defence of his WBO Asia Pacific youth flyweight title, Saludar was then booked against Liempetch Sor Veerapol for the WBO Youth flyweight title, like the match against Obidos, Saludar's foe was finished in the vet first round, making Saludar the new WBO Youth flyweight champion.

WBO Asia Pacific flyweight championship

On August 6, 2011, Saludar and Gabriel Pumar was both booked to face each other for the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title, the fight lasted until the 10th round whereas he knocked downed Pumar in the late goings of the 10th round, Pumar was later stopped.

Saludar vs. Arroyo

Saludar made his first appearance outside of the Philippines in Puerto Rico where he faced the Hard-hitting Puerto Rican boxer, McWilliams Arroyo, Saludar's undefeated record was tainted as Arroyo stopped him in the 2nd Round of their match.

WBO Inter-continental flyweight championship

Suffering from a loss against Arroyo, Saludar still gets to win 2 more times before getting challenged against Ellias Nggenggo for the WBO Inter-continental flyweight title in Haikou, China, in the 5th round of their bout, Saludar knocks Nggenggo down, Nggenggo was unable to get back on his feet, leading to Saludar's victory and Saludar earning the WBO Inter-continental flyweight belt.

Saludar vs. Inoue

One fight after Saludar won the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title, Saludar was challenged against, Naoya Inoue's brother, Takuma Inoue in Sky Arena, Zama, Japan, during the fight, Saludar gets to knock Inoue once in the first round, Saludar was later more unfortunate as Inoue gets his revenge and knocks Saludar down in the 8th and 9th round, Inoue seemed to be getting better and better every round after the first, due to the comeback, Inoue won via Unanimous decision.

WBO flyweight championship

Saludar was finally given a chance to fight for a world championship against a Japanese, Sho Kimura in Qingdao, China, Unfortunately for Saludar, he was unsuccessful as he gets downed in the 5th round and knocked out in the 6th round.[ citation needed ]

WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight championship

Moving back down to Super Flyweight, Saludar was booked to face against undefeated boxer, Tsubasa Murachi for the WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title, Saludar was successful as he defeats Murachi via 8th round TKO, making this Murachi's first ever loss. [2]

WBO Oriental super flyweight championship

After losing the WBO Asia Pacific title, Saludar later fights fellow Filipino boxer, Reymark Taday, where Saludar won the match, granting him a match against Andrew Moloney for the WBO Oriental Super flyweight title, trough best efforts, Saludar failed to earn the victory as he loses via lop-sided decision with the scores of 99-91 two times and 98-92. [3]

Saludar vs. Nery

After Winning his first match in super bantamweight, Saludar was to face Luis Nery, Saludar being a very heavy underdog, still takes the challenge and fought Nery on July 8, 2023, at Mexico. [4] Unfortunately for Saludar, he didn't have the right condition for an opponent like Nery and he lost in the 2nd round of their match. [5]

OPBF bantamweight championship

Saludar moved down back to Bantamweight and faced OPBF champion, Keita Kurihara for the very own title that Kurihara holds, the match was set in Japan [6] and Saludar was initially declared the underdog, [7] on the match Saludar knocked Kurihara down twice in the first round and forces the referee to jump in on the 1st minute mark of their match, this surprises the crowd in Ariake Arena as Saludar was the underdog and stopped Kurihara the very first round of their match. [8]

Professional boxing record

43 fights34 wins8 losses
By knockout245
By decision103
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateAgeLocationNotes
43Loss34–8–1 Flag of Japan.svg Keita KuriharaKO8 (12), 1:1326 Jan 202434 years, 282 days Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, PhilippiensLost OPBF bantamweight title; For vacant IBF Pan Pacific bantamweight title
42Win34–7–1 Flag of Japan.svg Keita KuriharaTKO1 (12) 1:0012 Oct 202334 years, 176 days Flag of Japan.svg Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanWon OPBF bantamweight title
41Loss33–7–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis Nery TKO2 (12) 0:418 Jul 202334 years, 82 days Flag of Mexico.svg Recinto Ferial Metpec, Metpec
40Win33–6–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Crison OmayaoTKO1 (6) 1:2729 Oct 202233 years, 195 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Lagao Gym, General Santos City
39Loss32–6–1 Flag of Japan.svg Daigo Higa SD813 Jul 202233 years, 86 days Flag of Japan.svg Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo
38Loss32–5–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Moloney UD1021 Dec 202132 years, 239 days Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Star Event Centre, Sydney For vacant WBO Oriental super flyweight title
37Win32–4–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Reymark TadayUD817 Mar 202131 years, 334 days Flag of the Philippines.svg General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur
36Loss31–4–1 Flag of Japan.svg Ryoji Fukunaga TKO7 (12) 1:4014 Feb 202030 years, 303 days Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo Lost WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
35Win31–3–1 Flag of Japan.svg Tsubasa MurachiTKO8 (12) 0:5421 Sep 201930 years, 157 days Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
34Win30–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonathan FranciscoTKO2 (8) 2:5910 Feb 201929 years, 299 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay
33Win29–3–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Donny MabaoTKO(8) 1:561 Dec 201829 years, 228 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Central Market Gym, Barangay Poblacion, Iligan City
32Loss28–3–1 Flag of Japan.svg Sho Kimura KO6 (12) 0:5427 Jul 201829 years, 101 days Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qingdao Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao For WBO flyweight title
31Win28–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonathan FranciscoTKO5 (10) 1:293 Apr 201828 years, 351 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich
30Win27–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rogen FloresTKO1 (10) 1:4523 Dec 201728 years, 250 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City
29Win26–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg John Rey LauzaKO4 (10) 2:1230 Aug 201728 years, 135 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City
28Win25–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Salatiel AmitTKO9 (10) 1:2810 Jun 201728 years, 54 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City Stoppage win for Saludar after Amit was declared unfit to continue from a swollen left eye caused by punches
27Win24–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roque LauroTKO1 (10) 2:251 Mar 201727 years, 318 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City
26Loss23–2–1 Flag of Japan.svg Takuma Inoue UD104 Sep 201627 years, 140 days Flag of Japan.svg Sky Arena, Zama
25Win23–1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael EscobiaTD6 (10) 2:359 Sep 201526 years, 145 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Polomolok Gym, Polomolok Escobia suffered a severe cut as a result of a punch, Escobia expressed to the referee and ring physician that he can not see and he doesn't want to continue to fight, thus the fight ends in a TKO win
24Win22–1–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Ellias NggenggoTKO5 (12)25 Apr 201526 years, 8 days Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Haikou Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
23Win21–1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael EscobiaUD1014 Feb 201525 years, 303 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City
22Win20–1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Juan PurisimaTKO2 (10) 1:024 Oct 201425 years, 170 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Macasandig Covered Court, Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City
21Loss19–1–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg McWilliams Arroyo TKO2 (12) 2:2519 Jun 201425 years, 63 days Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon
20Win19–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rogen FloresRTD2 (10)12 Apr 201424 years, 360 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Macasandig Gym, Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City
19Win18–0–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking UD1026 Oct 201324 years, 192 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Coliseum, Makati City
18Win17–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Julius AlcosUD107 Sep 201324 years, 143 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban
17Win16–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Alfredo TiradoUD1221 Sep 201223 years, 157 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City
16Win15–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Alejandro MoralesUD1017 Mar 201222 years, 335 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City Retained WBO Youth and WBO Asia Pacific flyweight titles
15Win14–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Nelson LlanosKO1 (10) 2:5723 Dec 201122 years, 250 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus
14Win13–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gabriel PumarTKO10 (12) 2:546 Aug 201122 years, 111 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park, Kawit Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
13Win12–0–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jack AmisaTKO1 (10) 1:4628 May 201122 years, 41 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus
12Win11-0-1 Flag of Thailand.svg Liempetch Sor VeerapolTKO1 (12) 1:2419 Feb 201121 years, 308 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus Won vacant WBO Youth flyweight title
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jecker BuhaweKO2 (10) 2:5922 Dec 201021 years, 249 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus Sports Gymnasium, Imus Retained WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Remuel ObidosKO1 (10) 2:2620 Nov 201021 years, 217 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus Won (acant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael RomuloTKO3 (8) 1:5726 Sep 201021 years, 162 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Salvador LaysonKO4 (6) 2:127 Aug 201021 years, 112 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza
7Draw6–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Brian DianoTD1 (6)26 Jun 201021 years, 70 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City Fight stopped due to a cut on Diano's eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in Round 1
6Win6–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan IllustrisimoUD615 May 201021 years, 28 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Wilfredo Cabalse Sports Complex, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City
5Win5–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan Rey PonterasUD414 Feb 201020 years, 303 days Flag of the Philippines.svg M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang
4Win4–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elbert GuardarioUD431 Oct 200920 years, 197 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Polomolok Gym, Polomolok
3Win3–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jhon GeminoKO1 (4) 1:369 Oct 200920 years, 175 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
2Win2–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ramie GaabonRTD1 (4)3 Sep 200920 years, 139 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Polomolok Gym, Polomolok
1Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roland GamoloTKO3 (4) 2:0327 Jul 200920 years, 101 days Flag of the Philippines.svg Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte

Personal life

Saludar has two brother, one is Vic Saludar who held the WBO and WBA (Regular) minimumweight titles and the other one is Rey Saludar who is a Gold medalist in the Asian games.

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