Vic Saludar


Victorio Saludar is a Filipino professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2018 to 2019.

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.

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. 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.
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. 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. Yamanaka suffered a cut over his eye, and was knocked down in the seventh round. Yamanaka suffered a subdural hematoma during the bout and was forced to retire afterwards.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win20–4 Mike KinaadmanKO6, 2:0421 Dec 2019 Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines
23Loss19–4 Wilfredo MendezUD1224 Aug 2019 Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto RicoLost WBO mini-flyweight title
22Win19–3 Masataka TaniguchiUD1226 Feb 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained WBO mini-flyweight title
21Win18–3 Ryuya YamanakaUD1213 Jul 2018 Central Gym, Kobe, JapanWon WBO mini-flyweight title
20Win17–3 Mike KinaadmanKO7, 1:523 Apr 2018 Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
19Win16–3 Lito DanteUD1023 Dec 2017 Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines
18Win15–3 Mike KinaadmanUD830 Aug 2017 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
17Loss14–3 Toto Landero1010 Jun 2017 Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
16Win14–2 Powell BalabaUD61 Mar 2017 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
15Win13–2 Jimboy HayaUD1228 Oct 2016 Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
14Win12–2 Lito DanteUD102 Apr 2016 Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos City, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
13Loss11–2 Kosei TanakaKO6, 2:1531 Dec 2015 Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, JapanFor WBO mini-flyweight title
12Win11–1 Rizky PratamaTKO1, 1:029 Sep 2015 Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title
11Win10–1 Michael KaibiganKO4, 1:5411 Jul 2015 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
10Win9–1 Lyster Jun ProncoUD87 Feb 2015 University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines
9Win8–1 Sherwin McDo LungayTKO1, 1:177 Dec 2014 Central Market Gym, Iligan City, Philippines
8Win7–1 JR SalvadorUD84 Oct 2014 Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
7Win6–1 Belmar PlazaKO4, 2:5916 Aug 2014 Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
6Win5–1 Mateo JasmaTKO1, 0:555 Jun 2014 Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog City, Philippines
5Win4–1 Rey Morano1, 1:2612 Apr 2014 Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
4Win3–1 Philip Luis CuerdoTKO4, 2:381 Mar 2014 Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Philippines
3Loss2–1 Powell Balaba4, 3:0023 Nov 2013 City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
2Win2–0 Camilo Rey SeneresTKO1, 1:0814 Sep 2013 Molo Covered Gym, Brgy., Iloilo City, Philippines
1Win1–0 Juanito Hundante1, 0:5213 Jul 2013 Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines