Vic Saludar

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Vic Saludar
Born
Victorio Miranda Saludar

(1990-11-03) 3 November 1990 (age 34)
Polomolok, Philippines
Other namesVicious
Statistics
Weight(s) Mini-flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach65+12 in (166 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins26
Wins by KO16
Losses6
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Light-flyweight

Victorio Miranda Saludar (born 3 November 1990) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2018 to 2019 and the WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title in 2021.

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Amateur career

Saludar was a successful amateur. He's a six-time national amateur champion in the flyweight division, and he won a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games, after losing in the semifinals to Birzhan Zhakypov. Saludar's two brothers are also boxers. Rey Saludar won a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games, and Froilan Saludar is a former world-title challenger. [1]

Professional career

Early career

Saludar made his professional debut against Juanito Hundante on 13 July 2013, and won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He amassed an 11-1 record during the next two years, most notably defeating Rizky Pratama by a first-round technical knockout to win the vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title. [2]

WBO mini flyweight champion

Saludar was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBO mini flyweight champion Ryuya Yamanaka, in the latter's second title defense. The fight was scheduled for 13 July 2018, to be contested at the Central Gym in Kobe, Japan. [3] Saludar was at the time the #3 ranked WBO mini flyweight contender. [4] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-111, 117-110 and 115-112. Saludar knocked Yamanaka with a straight right in the seventh round and had, by the end of the bout, opened a cut above Yamanaka's left eye. [5]

Saludar made his first WBO mini flyweight title defense against Masataka Taniguchi on 26 February 2019, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. [6] He won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the fight 117-111 in his favor, while the third judge awarded him a 118-110 scorecard. [7]

Saludar made his second WBO title defense against Wilfredo Méndez on 24 August 2019, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [8] Saludar was seen as the favorite to retain the title when the bout was first scheduled. [9] Saludar entered the bout without his usual cornermen, as his coach Jojo Palacios was unable to secure a working visa, while his manager Kenneth Rondal was forced to stay in the Philippines due to his father's recent brain surgery. [10] Mendez won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117-110, 115-112, 116-111. [11]

WBA Regular champion

Saludar was scheduled to face Mike Kinaadman in his first post-title fight on 21 December 2019, and was held at the Enan Chiong Activity Center in Naga, Philippines. He suffered a flash knockdown in the first round, but quickly rebounded to stop Kinaadman by knockout in the sixth round. [12]

Saludar was scheduled to face Robert Paradero for the vacant WBA Regular mini-flyweight title on 19 February 2021, at the Biñan Football Stadium in Biñan, Philippines. [13] The fight was originally planned for 26 September 2020, in Manila, but was eventually pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] Saludar won the fight by split decision, with two judges awarding Saludar 115-113 and 116-112 scorecards, while the third judge score the bout 118-110 for Paradero. [15]

On 30 August 2021, the WBA ordered Saludar to face the number 1 ranked mini flyweight contender Erick Rosa in a mandatory title fight. The two of them were given 30 days to negotiate the terms of the bout, before it would head to a purse bid. [16] They came to terms on 9 September, and announced the fight for 9 December 2021, to be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. [17] The fight was later postponed for 21 December 2021 [18] Saludar lost the fight by split decision, with scores of 109-116, 112-113 and 113-112. [19]

Later mini flyweight career

Saludar faced Oscar Collazo in a WBA mini-flyweight title eliminator on the undercard of the Javier Fortuna lightweight bout, which took place on 16 July 2022. [20] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with score of 116–112, 116–112 and 118–110. [21]

Saludar faced Ariston Aton for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation minimumweight title on 21 December 2021. [22] He captured the vacant belt by a seventh-round knockout. [23]

Professional boxing record

32 fights26 wins6 losses
By knockout162
By decision104
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Win26–6Roldan SasanKO4 (10), 0:488 Feb 2025 Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
31Win25–6Sanchai YotboonKO1 (12), 0:371 May 2024Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
30Win24–6Francis Jay DiazTKO6 (10), 2:3216 Dec 2023Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Philippines
29Win23–6Clyde AzarconTKO2 (10), 0:548 Oct 2023Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, Philippines
28Win22–6Ariston AtonKO7 (10), 2:5521 Dec 2022Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, PhilippinesWon vacant ABF mini-flyweight title
27Loss21–6 Oscar Collazo UD1216 Jul 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26Loss21–5 Erick Rosa SD1221 Dec 2021Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicLost WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title
25Win21–4Robert ParaderoSD1220 Feb 2021 Football Stadium, Biñan, PhilippinesWon vacant WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title
24Win20–4Mike KinaadmanKO6 (10), 2:0421 Dec 2019Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga, Philippines
23Loss19–4 Wilfredo Méndez UD1224 Aug 2019 Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto RicoLost WBO mini-flyweight title
22Win19–3 Masataka Taniguchi UD1226 Feb 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained WBO mini-flyweight title
21Win18–3 Ryuya Yamanaka UD1213 Jul 2018Central Gym, Kobe, JapanWon WBO mini-flyweight title
20Win17–3Mike KinaadmanKO7 (10), 1:523 Apr 2018Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
19Win16–3Lito DanteUD1023 Dec 2017Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga, Philippines
18Win15–3Mike KinaadmanUD830 Aug 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
17Loss14–3 Toto Landero SD1010 Jun 2017Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines
16Win14–2Powell BalabaUD61 Mar 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
15Win13–2Jimboy HayaUD1228 Oct 2016Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
14Win12–2Lito DanteUD102 Apr 2016Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
13Loss11–2 Kosei Tanaka KO6 (12), 2:1531 Dec 2015 Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, JapanFor WBO mini-flyweight title
12Win11–1Rizky PratamaTKO1 (12), 1:029 Sep 2015Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
11Win10–1Michael KaibiganKO4 (8), 1:5411 Jul 2015 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
10Win9–1Lyster Jun ProncoUD87 Feb 2015University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines
9Win8–1Sherwin McDo LungayTKO1 (8), 1:177 Dec 2014Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
8Win7–1JR SalvadorUD84 Oct 2014Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
7Win6–1Belmar PlazaKO4 (8), 2:5916 Aug 2014Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
6Win5–1Mateo JasmaTKO1 (6), 0:555 Jun 2014Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog, Philippines
5Win4–1Rey MoranoKO1 (6), 1:2612 Apr 2014Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
4Win3–1Philip Luis CuerdoTKO4 (6), 2:381 Mar 2014 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Philippines
3Loss2–1Powell BalabaRTD4 (6), 3:0023 Nov 2013City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
2Win2–0Camilo Rey SeneresTKO1 (4), 1:0814 Sep 2013Molo Covered Gym, Brgy., Iloilo City, Philippines
1Win1–0Juanito HundanteTKO1 (4), 0:5213 Jul 2013Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines

Personal life

Saludar has a wife named Jonalyn. He also has a son and a daughter. [24]

See also

References

  1. "Can Vic Saludar Surpass His Amateur Success as a Pro?".
  2. Siasat, JM (24 November 2015). "Pinoy fighter Vic Saludar gets crack at world title in Japan". gmanetwork.com/. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. Josue, Jr., Fergus E. (27 June 2018). "Mag-utol na Saludar uupak sa Japan". tnt.abante.com.ph. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  4. Bonsubre, Jr., Rene. "VIC SALUDAR BATTLES RYUYA YAMANAKA FOR WBO WORLD TITLE TODAY IN JAPAN". philboxing.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. Songalia, Ryan (13 July 2018). "Vic Saludar drops, decisions Ryuya Yamanaka to win WBO strawweight belt". ringtv.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. Reyes, Lito Delos. "Saludar to defend WBO title vs. Japanese boxer". pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  7. Stumberg, Patrick L. (26 February 2019). "Vic Saludar defeats Masataka Taniguchi in first title defense". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. "Vic Saludar defends against Wilfredo Méndez this Saturday". boxing247.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
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  10. Luarca, Roy (25 August 2019). "Saludar, sans trainer and manager, yields world title in Puerto Rico". rappler.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  11. Songalia, Ryan (25 August 2019). "Wilfredo Mendez upsets Vic Saludar, wins WBO strawweight belt". ringtv.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  12. "Saludar Stops, win ABF BELT in Naga". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  13. Galvez, Waylon (19 February 2021). "Saludar takes on Paradero for WBA title". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  14. Songalia, Ryan (24 July 2020). "Vic Saludar vs. Robert Paradero being eyed for Sept. 26 in Manila". ringtv.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  15. Donovan, Jake (20 February 2021). "Vic Saludar Edges Robert Paradero To Win Vacant Secondary WBA Strawweight Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
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  17. Donovan, Jake (9 September 2021). "Vic Saludar-Erick Rosa Reach Terms To Avoid Purse Bid For WBA Title Fight, Set For December 9". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  18. Luarca, Roy (19 November 2021). "Saludar risks world title against Pacheco in Dominican Republic". rappler.com. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  19. Songalia, Ryan (22 December 2021). "Erick Rosa gets off the canvas, outpoints Vic Saludar in Dominican Republic". ringtv.com. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  20. Donovan, Jake (16 July 2022). "Oscar Collazo: This Is My Chance To Let Boxing World Know Who I Am - A Future World Champ". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  21. Salazar, Francisco (16 July 2022). "Oscar Collazo Gets Off The Canvas To Outpoint Ex-champ Vic Saludar". ringtv.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  22. Rosal, Dale (13 December 2022). "Vic Saludar vs Ariston Aton in 'Rumble in Naga'". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  23. Rosal, Glendale (22 December 2022). "Saludar stops Aton in 7th rd of Rumble sa Naga". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO mini-flyweight champion
13 July 2018 – 24 August 2019
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Knockout CP Freshmart
WBA mini-flyweight champion
Regular title

20 February 2021 – 21 December 2021
Succeeded by