Hector Saldivia

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Hector Saldivia
Born
Hector David Saldivia

(1984-03-02) March 2, 1984 (age 40)
Chubut, Argentina
Other namesEl Tigre
Statistics
Weight(s) Super welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins46
Wins by KO35
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0

Hector David Saldivia (born March 2, 1984) is an Argentine professional boxer.

Contents

Professional career

On 27 March 2009, Hector won the World Boxing Association Fedelatin welterweight title after defeating Daudy Bahari in the first round via three knockdown rule. [1]

Saldivia vs Said Oualik

On 2010, May 1, Saldivia loss his fight against Said Ouali in a World Boxing Association welterweight title eliminator by TKO in the first round. [2]

"This Is It" vs Kell Brook

On 20 October 2012, Hector fought against Kell Brook, the winner would then become the mandatory challenger for the IBF welterweight world title held at the time by Randall Bailey. At a packed weigh in the day before the fight at Sheffield's Meadowhall Centre both fighters weighed in under the 147 lbs limit. Brook started strongly knocking Saldivia down midway through the first round. The second round was very similar with Saldivia unable to deal with Brook's superior accuracy and power. In the third Brook landed a solid well timed straight which sent the Argentinian to the floor again. [3] This time he struggled to get up as his legs wobbled beneath him and the referee stopped the contest in the third round. [4]

Saldivia vs Lujan

On 2015, February 18, Saldivia won the interim WBC Latino super welterweight title after defeating Sebastian Lujan on a Unanimous decision. [5]

Saldivia vs Villalba

On 2017,August 26, Saldivia loses the Argentine scepter (Fab) by disqualification Ricardo Ruben Villalba stays with his title (OMB) and wins the Argentine center (FAB) super welter

Professional boxing record

46 wins (35 knockouts), 5 losses, 0 draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss46–5 Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Ruben VillalbaDP8 (10)2017-08-26 Flag of Argentina.svg Micro estadio municipal,Hurligham, Buenos Aires,ArgentinaLost Argentina (FAB) Super Welterweight Title
Win46–4 Flag of Argentina.svg Guido Nicolas PittoSD10 (10)2017-03-04 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Social y Cultural El Cruce, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss45–4 Flag of France.svg Michel Soro TKO3 (12)2016-07-30 Flag of France.svg La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Win45–3 Flag of Argentina.svg Jose Carlos PazTKO4 (10)2016-03-18 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win44–3 Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastian Andres Lujan KO2 (10)2015-04-10 Flag of Argentina.svg Club 9 de Julio, Lanús Oeste, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWon vacant IBF Latino middleweight title
Win43–3 Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastian Andres Lujan UD10 (10)2015-02-18 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ChubutWon interim WBC Latino super welterweight title
Win42–3 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Jose DiasKO3 (6)2014-12-20 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Loss41–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kell Brook TKO3 (12)2012-10-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Win41–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jonathan DuranUD10 (10)2012-02-25 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Ingeniero Huergo, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win40–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Adan Jerez UD10 (10)2011-10-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win39–2 Flag of Colombia.svg Emilio Julio JulioKO5 (10)2011-08-06 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win38–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Carmelito De JesusKO2 (6)2011-06-11 Flag of Argentina.svg Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Win37–2 Flag of Uruguay.svg Nestor FaccioTKO4 (10)2011-04-02 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win36–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Daniel MirandaRTD5 (10)2010-12-10 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win35–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Jailton De Jesus SouzaTKO3 (10)2010-10-01 Flag of Argentina.svg Club de Regatas, Corrientes, Corrientes, Argentina
Win34–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Diego Martin AlzugarayTKO3 (10)2010-08-13 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Union, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
Loss33–2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Said Ouali TKO1 (10)2010-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win33-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo CanoTKO4 (10)2010-01-30 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Racing, Trelew, Chubut, Argentina
Win32-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Omar Gabriel WeisTKO8 (10)2009-12-11 Flag of Argentina.svg Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Win31-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis RodriguezTKO7 (10)2009-10-31 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win30-1 Flag of Colombia.svg William MoreloUD10 (10)2009-05-16 Flag of Uruguay.svg Palacio Peñarol, Montevideo, Uruguay
Win29-1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Daudy BahariTKO1 (10)2009-03-27 Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Win28-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Manuel AlaggioTKO1 (10)2008-12-05 Flag of Argentina.svg Complejo Ingenierio Knudsen, Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Win27-1 Flag of Colombia.svg Jaison PalomequeKO3 (11)2008-08-22 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ChubutWon vacant WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
Win26-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Daniel MontenegroRTD3 (10)2008-06-20 Flag of Argentina.svg Parque Central, Neuquen, Neuquen
Win25-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Daniel MirandaKO1 (10)2008-03-07 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win24-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Nelson VelazcoRTD2 (10)2007-12-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win23-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Daniel MontenegroUD10 (10)2007-11-09 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win22-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Adolfo Dionisio RiosKO3 (8)2007-09-14 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Independiente, Neuquen, Neuquen
Loss21-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Daniel MirandaTKO5 (12)2007-04-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLoss WBO Latino welterweight title
Win21-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Amilcar Edgardo Funes MelianRTD4 (12)2007-02-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ChubutWon vacant WBO Latino welterweight title
Win20-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Omar Gabriel WeisTKO5 (10)2006-10-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win19-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Raul Eduardo BejaranoUD102006-07-14 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut
Win18-0 Flag of Colombia.svg Dionisio MirandaKO7 (10)2006-05-05 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win17-0 Flag of Chile.svg Carlos UribeKO4 (10)2006-02-17 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal Nº 1, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win16-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Sergio Gaston FinettoTKO9 (12)2005-11-25 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win15-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Norberto Adrian AcostaTKO2 (8)2005-11-25 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atletico Newell's Old Boys, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Win14-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Norberto Adrian AcostaKO2 (10)2005-09-16 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win13-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Oscar Daniel VelizKO3 (10)2005-08-19 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win12-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Walter Fabian SaporitiTKO2 (10)2005-07-15 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win11-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Mario Alberto LopezTKO2 (10)2005-06-03 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina
Win10-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Ruben Dario OlivaKO6 (8)2005-05-06 Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina

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References

  1. ↑ "Saldivia demolishes Bahari!". Boxing News.
  2. ↑ "Said Ouali Stops Hector Saldivia In One Sensational Round". East Side Boxing News Archive. 2 May 2010.
  3. ↑ Simon Head (20 October 2012). "Kell Brook dismantles Hector Saldivia to secure world title shot - Mirror Online". mirror.
  4. ↑ "BBC Sport - Kell Brook beats Hector Saldivia to set up IBF title challenge". BBC Sport.
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