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 name	Victorio Saludar
Nickname(s)	Vicious
Weight(s)	Mini-flyweight
Height	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach	65 ^1⁄2 in (166 cm)
Nationality	Filipino
Born	November 3, 1990 Polomolok, Philippines
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	24
Wins	20
Wins by KO	11
Losses	4
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Asian Games Representing  Philippines 2010 Guangzhou Light-flyweight

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

• List of mini-flyweight boxing champions
• History of boxing in the Philippines

References

1. http://philboxing.com/news/story-128108.html
2. "Filipino boxer Saludar KOed in 6 by WBO strawweight champ Tanaka". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
3. http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/toto-landero-upsets-vic-saludar
4. "Vic Saludar Drops, Decisions Yamanaka, Captures WBO Title". Boxingscene. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
5. https://www.ringtv.com/539397-vic-saludar-drops-decisions-ryuya-yamanaka-to-win-wbo-strawweight-belt/
6. http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/ryuya-yamanaka-to-retire-following-subdural-hematoma

External links

• Boxing record for Vic Saludar from BoxRec