Rod Salka
Rod Salka (born February 28, 1983) is an American professional boxer and politician.
| Rod Salka | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Lightning Rod |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67 1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 28, 1983 Bunola, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 6 |
Background
Born and raised in Bunola, Pennsylvania, Salka served ten years as part of the United States National Guard, joining in 2001. In 2016, he ran as a Republican in the 38th House District of Pennsylvania.[2]
Professional career
Salka vs. García
Salka is most notable for facing light welterweight world champion Danny García on August 9, 2014, a fight in which Salka was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Before and after the event, the fight was heavily criticized by boxing observers as a mismatch.[3][4]
Salka vs. Vargas
On April 12, 2018, Salka faced former super featherweight world champion Francisco Vargas. During the fight, Salka created controversy by wearing trunks featuring a red, white and blue brick wall pattern and the phrase "America 1st", a reference to Donald Trump's proposed border wall and slogan and policy. Salka would go on to retire on his stool at the end of round six, after being knockdown down by a Vargas combination which left him cut over his left eye.[5][6]
Professional boxing record
| 30 fights | 24 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 20 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Loss | 24–6 | Alex Saucedo | KO | 1 (8), 2:17 | Nov 2, 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 29 | Loss | 24–5 | Francisco Vargas | RTD | 6 (8), 3:00 | Apr 12, 2018 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 24–4 | Jayro Duran | UD | 8 | Sep 23, 2017 | Convention Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 23–4 | Justin Savi | UD | 8 | Aug 27, 2016 | The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, North Strabane, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 22–4 | Michal Dufek | UD | 8 | May 13, 2016 | The Fight Company, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 21–4 | Noel Echevarria | KO | 6 (8), 2:57 | May 16, 2015 | The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, North Strabane, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBA–NABA USA super featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 20–4 | Monty Meza-Clay | UD | 10 | Nov 14, 2014 | Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title |
| 23 | Loss | 19–4 | Danny García | KO | 2 (10), 2:31 | Aug 9, 2014 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 19–3 | Alexei Collado | UD | 10 | Apr 18, 2014 | Convention Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 18–3 | Ricardo Álvarez | MD | 10 | Dec 14, 2013 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | For WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Ryan Belasco | UD | 10 | Oct 12, 2013 | Green Tree, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained WBA–NABA USA lightweight title; Won vacant IBO International lightweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Osnel Charles | UD | 8 | May 3, 2013 | Cal U Convocation Center, California, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Emmanuel Lucero | TKO | 5 (10), 0:55 | Feb 2, 2013 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBA–NABA USA lightweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 15–2 | Dorin Spivey | MD | 10 | Oct 12, 2012 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For WBA–NABA lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Joseph Laryea | SD | 8 | Jun 23, 2012 | Green Tree, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Angel Rios | UD | 8 | Apr 7, 2012 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Fernando Rodriguez | UD | 6 | Nov 17, 2011 | Club South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Gabriel Morris | UD | 6 | Aug 26, 2011 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 12 | Loss | 11–1 | Guillermo Sanchez | UD | 8 | Nov 24, 2010 | Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ikem Orji | UD | 8 | Jun 30, 2010 | Heinz Field VIP Tent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Mario Hayes | UD | 6 | Jan 22, 2010 | Hilton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Devarise Crayton | UD | 6 | Sep 30, 2009 | Heinz Field VIP Tent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | James Ventry | UD | 6 | Jun 24, 2009 | I.C. Light Amphitheater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Victor Vasquez | UD | 6 | Mar 6, 2009 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jose Caraballo | UD | 4 | May 30, 2008 | ExpoMart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ryan Maraldo | UD | 4 | Apr 5, 2008 | Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Eric Burke | UD | 4 | Feb 29, 2008 | Days Inn, Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Shane Gierke | TKO | 4 (4), 1:06 | Oct 30, 2007 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ahmed Poskovic | RTD | 3 (4), 3:00 | Sep 22, 2007 | IceoPlex at Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Federico Flores Jr. | MD | 4 | Jul 21, 2007 | Heinz Field South Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
References
- Oliver, Jeff (November 14, 2013). "Bunola-native boxer Salka signs with Golden Boy Promotions". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Richard Mellon Scaife. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- Field, Nick (February 1, 2016). "Professional Boxer Enters Political Arena". PoliticsPA. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Santoliquito, Joseph (August 9, 2015). "Danny Garcia makes easy work of Rod Salka". The Ring. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- Rivera, Miguel (March 14, 2018). "Francisco Vargas vs. Rod Salka on April 12 at Fantasy Springs". BoxingScene. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- Hale, Andreas (April 13, 2018). "Mexico's Francisco Vargas pummels opponent wearing 'America 1st' trunks into submission". Yahoo Sports. Yahoo!. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- Lauletta, Tyler (April 13, 2018). "An American boxer wearing trunks supporting Trump's wall got knocked out by a Mexican opponent". Business Insider. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Luis Ramos Jr. |
WBA–NABA lightweight champion February 2, 2013 – December 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Reynaldo Ojeda | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Ben Jones |
IBO International lightweight champion October 12, 2013 – December 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Xolisani Ndongeni | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Anthony Lora |
WBC FECARBOX lightweight champion April 18, 2014 – August 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Himself | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Himself |
WBC FECARBOX lightweight champion November 14, 2014 – May 2015 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Reynaldo Ojeda | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Omar Douglas |
WBA–NABA super featherweight champion May 16, 2015 – February 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Bekman Soylybayev | ||
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