Vic Saludar

Victorio Saludar (born November 3, 1990) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2018 to 2019.

Vic Saludar
Statistics
Real nameVictorio Saludar
Nickname(s)Vicious
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach65 12 in (166 cm)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1990-11-03) November 3, 1990
Polomolok, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins20
Wins by KO11
Losses4

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

Vic turned professional in 2013, with a first-round technical knockout win over Juanito Hundante. Saludar suffered a setback on his third pro bout, fracturing his hand during a six-round match against journeyman Powell Balaba. He was forced to retire on the stool after four rounds, having previously dropped Balaba in the first stanza.[1] Saludar returned on March 2014, and won his next eight bouts, accumulating a 12-1 record before unsuccessfully challenging Kosei Tanaka for the WBO minimumweight title. Saludar was knocked out in round 6 after a left hook to the body. Saludar knocked down Tanaka in round 6, and had won every round on all scorecards prior to the stoppage.[2]

Saludar won his next three bouts, avenging his loss to Powell Balaba along the way, before suffering another loss to Toto Landero, in a split decision. Landero seemed to overwhelm Saludar with constant aggression and pressure, winning enough rounds to take two scorecards.[3] Saludar rebounded from the loss with another winning streak. He would earn a second shot at the WBO minimumweight title against Ryuya Yamanaka. He would make the most of his opportunity by outpointing Yamanaka to win the title.[4] Yamanaka suffered a cut over his eye, and was knocked down in the seventh round.[5] Yamanaka suffered a subdural hematoma during the bout and was forced to retire afterwards.[6]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
24 fights 20 wins 4 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 9 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 20–4 Mike Kinaadman KO 6 (10), 2:04 21 Dec 2019 Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines
23 Loss 19–4 Wilfredo Mendez UD 12 24 Aug 2019 Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico Lost WBO mini-flyweight title
22 Win 19–3 Masataka Taniguchi UD 12 26 Feb 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBO mini-flyweight title
21 Win 18–3 Ryuya Yamanaka UD 12 13 Jul 2018 Central Gym, Kobe, Japan Won WBO mini-flyweight title
20 Win 17–3 Mike Kinaadman KO 7 (10), 1:52 3 Apr 2018 Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
19 Win 16–3 Lito Dante UD 10 23 Dec 2017 Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines
18 Win 15–3 Mike Kinaadman UD 8 30 Aug 2017 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
17 Loss 14–3 Toto Landero SD 10 10 Jun 2017 Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
16 Win 14–2 Powell Balaba UD 6 1 Mar 2017 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
15 Win 13–2 Jimboy Haya UD 12 28 Oct 2016 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Won vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
14 Win 12–2 Lito Dante UD 10 2 Apr 2016 Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos City, Philippines Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
13 Loss 11–2 Kosei Tanaka KO 6 (12), 2:15 31 Dec 2015 Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan For WBO mini-flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Rizky Pratama TKO 1 (12), 1:02 9 Sep 2015 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
11 Win 10–1 Michael Kaibigan KO 4 (8), 1:54 11 Jul 2015 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
10 Win 9–1 Lyster Jun Pronco UD 8 7 Feb 2015 University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines
9 Win 8–1 Sherwin McDo Lungay TKO 1 (8), 1:17 7 Dec 2014 Central Market Gym, Iligan City, Philippines
8 Win 7–1 JR Salvador UD 8 4 Oct 2014 Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
7 Win 6–1 Belmar Plaza KO 4 (8), 2:59 16 Aug 2014 Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6 Win 5–1 Mateo Jasma TKO 1 (6), 0:55 5 Jun 2014 Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog City, Philippines
5 Win 4–1 Rey Morano KO 1 (6), 1:26 12 Apr 2014 Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
4 Win 3–1 Philip Luis Cuerdo TKO 4 (6), 2:38 1 Mar 2014 Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Philippines
3 Loss 2–1 Powell Balaba RTD 4 (6), 3:00 23 Nov 2013 City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Camilo Rey Seneres TKO 1 (4), 1:08 14 Sep 2013 Molo Covered Gym, Brgy., Iloilo City, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Juanito Hundante TKO 1 (4), 0:52 13 Jul 2013 Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines

See also

References

Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Ryuya Yamanaka
WBO mini-flyweight champion
July 13, 2018 – August 24, 2019
Succeeded by
Wilfredo Mendez
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