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. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
24 | Win | 20–4 | Mike Kinaadman | KO | 6, 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, 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 | 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, 2:15 | 31 Dec 2015 | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan | For WBO mini-flyweight title |
12 | Win | 11–1 | Rizky Pratama | TKO | 1, 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, 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, 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, 2:59 | 16 Aug 2014 | Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | |
6 | Win | 5–1 | Mateo Jasma | TKO | 1, 0:55 | 5 Jun 2014 | Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog City, Philippines | |
5 | Win | 4–1 | Rey Morano | 1, 1:26 | 12 Apr 2014 | Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | ||
4 | Win | 3–1 | Philip Luis Cuerdo | TKO | 4, 2:38 | 1 Mar 2014 | Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque City, Philippines | |
3 | Loss | 2–1 | Powell Balaba | 4, 3:00 | 23 Nov 2013 | City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | ||
2 | Win | 2–0 | Camilo Rey Seneres | TKO | 1, 1:08 | 14 Sep 2013 | Molo Covered Gym, Brgy., Iloilo City, Philippines | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Juanito Hundante | 1, 0:52 | 13 Jul 2013 | Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines |