Vic Saludar
{{short description|Filipino boxer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
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|realname=Victorio Miranda Saludar
|nickname=Vicious
|weight=Mini-flyweight
|height=5 ft 3 in
|reach=65+1/2 in
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1990|11|3|df=y}}
|birth_place=Polomolok, Philippines
|style=Orthodox
|total=32
|wins=26
|KO=16
|losses=6
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{{MedalSport|Men's amateur boxing}}
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{{MedalCompetition|Asian Games}}
{{MedalBronze|2010 Guangzhou|Light-flyweight}}
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Victorio Miranda Saludar (born 3 November 1990) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2018 to 2019 and the WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title in 2021.
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.{{Cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-128108.html|title = Can Vic Saludar Surpass His Amateur Success as a Pro?}}
Professional career
=Early career=
Saludar made his professional debut against Juanito Hundante on 13 July 2013, and won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He amassed an 11-1 record during the next two years, most notably defeating Rizky Pratama by a first-round technical knockout to win the vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title.{{cite web |last1=Siasat |first1=JM |title=Pinoy fighter Vic Saludar gets crack at world title in Japan |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/545617/pinoy-fighter-vic-saludar-gets-crack-at-world-title-in-japan/story/ |website=gmanetwork.com/ |date=24 November 2015 |access-date=25 September 2021}}
=WBO mini flyweight champion=
Saludar was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBO mini flyweight champion Ryuya Yamanaka, in the latter's second title defense. The fight was scheduled for 13 July 2018, to be contested at the Central Gym in Kobe, Japan.{{cite web |last1=Josue, Jr. |first1=Fergus E. |title=Mag-utol na Saludar uupak sa Japan |url=https://tnt.abante.com.ph/mag-utol-na-saludar-uupak-sa-japan/ |website=tnt.abante.com.ph |date=27 June 2018 |access-date=25 September 2021}} Saludar was at the time the #3 ranked WBO mini flyweight contender.{{cite web |last1=Bonsubre, Jr. |first1=Rene |title=VIC SALUDAR BATTLES RYUYA YAMANAKA FOR WBO WORLD TITLE TODAY IN JAPAN |url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-137771.html |website=philboxing.com |access-date=25 September 2021}} He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-111, 117-110 and 115-112. Saludar knocked Yamanaka with a straight right in the seventh round and had, by the end of the bout, opened a cut above Yamanaka's left eye.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Vic Saludar drops, decisions Ryuya Yamanaka to win WBO strawweight belt |url=https://www.ringtv.com/539397-vic-saludar-drops-decisions-ryuya-yamanaka-to-win-wbo-strawweight-belt/ |website=ringtv.com |date=13 July 2018 |access-date=25 September 2021}}
Saludar made his first WBO mini flyweight title defense against Masataka Taniguchi on 26 February 2019, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Lito Delos |title=Saludar to defend WBO title vs. Japanese boxer |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1061064 |website=pna.gov.ph |access-date=25 September 2021}} He won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the fight 117-111 in his favor, while the third judge awarded him a 118-110 scorecard.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Vic Saludar defeats Masataka Taniguchi in first title defense |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/2/26/18241570/vic-saludar-defeats-masataka-taniguchi-in-first-title-defense |website=badlefthook.com |date=26 February 2019 |access-date=25 September 2021}}
Saludar made his second WBO title defense against Wilfredo Méndez on 24 August 2019, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.{{cite web |title=Vic Saludar defends against Wilfredo Méndez this Saturday |url=https://www.boxing247.com/press-boxing/vic-saludar-defends-against-wilfredo-mendez-this-saturday/125754 |website=boxing247.com |access-date=6 June 2021}} Saludar was seen as the favorite to retain the title when the bout was first scheduled.{{cite web |title=Vic Saludar and Wilfredo Mendez clash for WBO title! |url=https://www.asianboxing.info/world-title-previews/vic-saludar-and-wilfredo-mendez-clash-for-wbo-title |website=asianboxing.info |access-date=6 June 2021}} Saludar entered the bout without his usual cornermen, as his coach Jojo Palacios was unable to secure a working visa, while his manager Kenneth Rondal was forced to stay in the Philippines due to his father's recent brain surgery.{{cite web |last1=Luarca |first1=Roy |title=Saludar, sans trainer and manager, yields world title in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/fight-results-saludar-mendez-august-25-2019 |website=rappler.com |date=25 August 2019 |access-date=6 June 2021}} Mendez won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117-110, 115-112, 116-111.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Wilfredo Mendez upsets Vic Saludar, wins WBO strawweight belt |url=https://www.ringtv.com/575559-wilfredo-mendez-upsets-vic-saludar-wins-wbo-strawweight-belt/ |website=ringtv.com |date=25 August 2019 |access-date=6 June 2021}}
=WBA Regular champion=
Saludar was scheduled to face Mike Kinaadman in his first post-title fight on 21 December 2019, and was held at the Enan Chiong Activity Center in Naga, Philippines. He suffered a flash knockdown in the first round, but quickly rebounded to stop Kinaadman by knockout in the sixth round.{{cite web |title=Saludar Stops, win ABF BELT in Naga |url=https://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/saludar-stops-win-abf-belt-in-naga |website=asianboxing.info |access-date=25 September 2021}}
Saludar was scheduled to face Robert Paradero for the vacant WBA Regular mini-flyweight title on 19 February 2021, at the Biñan Football Stadium in Biñan, Philippines.{{cite web |last1=Galvez |first1=Waylon |title=Saludar takes on Paradero for WBA title |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/19/saludar-takes-on-paradero-for-wba-title/ |website=mb.com.ph |date=19 February 2021 |access-date=25 September 2021}} The fight was originally planned for 26 September 2020, in Manila, but was eventually pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Vic Saludar vs. Robert Paradero being eyed for Sept. 26 in Manila |url=https://www.ringtv.com/605508-vic-saludar-vs-robert-paradero-being-eyed-for-sept-26-in-manila/ |website=ringtv.com |date=24 July 2020 |access-date=25 September 2021}} Saludar won the fight by split decision, with two judges awarding Saludar 115-113 and 116-112 scorecards, while the third judge score the bout 118-110 for Paradero.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Vic Saludar Edges Robert Paradero To Win Vacant Secondary WBA Strawweight Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/vic-saludar-edges-robert-paradero-win-vacant-secondary-wba-strawweight-title--155593 |website=boxingscene.com |date=20 February 2021 |access-date=25 September 2021}}
On 30 August 2021, the WBA ordered Saludar to face the number 1 ranked mini flyweight contender Erick Rosa in a mandatory title fight. The two of them were given 30 days to negotiate the terms of the bout, before it would head to a purse bid.{{cite web |last1=Aznar |first1=Edri |title=Saludar vs. Rosa title fight ordered by the WBA |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/saludar-vs-rosa-title-fight-101900026.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIzhK3KRSN8hkvjL31Pw6514oVa2l_akV20Db6dAZLHcPIBlmu35gvuW3pFaNocZ2UIMs9YTA0uWG4jndTejIxTVWjp4XzdpQXYFYiTrLd7JejU2831tO1WPC8FChRhzVQVRPrOF-QnEy59JseHTB0MDxKb8brpuD-ih9P7UDVae |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |access-date=25 September 2021}} They came to terms on 9 September, and announced the fight for 9 December 2021, to be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Vic Saludar-Erick Rosa Reach Terms To Avoid Purse Bid For WBA Title Fight, Set For December 9 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/vic-saludar-erick-rosa-reach-terms-avoid-purse-bid-wba-title-fight-set-december-9--160444 |website=boxingscene.com |date=9 September 2021 |access-date=25 September 2021}} The fight was later postponed for 21 December 2021{{cite web |last1=Luarca |first1=Roy |title=Saludar risks world title against Pacheco in Dominican Republic |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/victor-saludar-risks-world-title-erick-rosa-pacheco-dominican-republic/ |website=rappler.com |date=19 November 2021 |access-date=10 December 2021}} Saludar lost the fight by split decision, with scores of 109-116, 112-113 and 113-112.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Erick Rosa gets off the canvas, outpoints Vic Saludar in Dominican Republic |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632456-erick-rosa-gets-off-the-canvas-outpoints-vic-saludar-in-dominican-republic/ |website=ringtv.com |date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021}}
=Later mini flyweight career=
Saludar faced Oscar Collazo in a WBA mini-flyweight title eliminator on the undercard of the Javier Fortuna lightweight bout, which took place on 16 July 2022.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Oscar Collazo: This Is My Chance To Let Boxing World Know Who I Am - A Future World Champ |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/oscar-collazo-this-my-chance-let-boxing-world-know-who-i-future-world-champ--167670 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 July 2022 |date=16 July 2022}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with score of 116–112, 116–112 and 118–110.{{cite web |last1=Salazar |first1=Francisco |title=Oscar Collazo Gets Off The Canvas To Outpoint Ex-champ Vic Saludar |url=https://www.ringtv.com/641824-oscar-collazo-gets-off-the-canvas-to-outpoint-ex-champ-vic-saludar/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=17 July 2022 |date=16 July 2022}}
Saludar faced Ariston Aton for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation minimumweight title on 21 December 2021.{{cite web |last1=Rosal |first1=Dale |title=Vic Saludar vs Ariston Aton in 'Rumble in Naga' |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/479950/vic-saludar-vs-ariston-aton-in-rumble-in-naga |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=19 December 2022 |date=13 December 2022}} He captured the vacant belt by a seventh-round knockout.{{cite web |last1=Rosal |first1=Glendale |title=Saludar stops Aton in 7th rd of Rumble sa Naga |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/481307/saludar-stops-aton-in-7th-rd-of-rumble-sa-naga |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=22 December 2022 |date=22 December 2022}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 32
|{{yes2}}Win |26–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Roldan Sasan |KO |4 (10), {{small|0:48}} |8 Feb 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} | |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |25–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Sanchai Yotboon |KO |1 (12), {{small|0:37}} |1 May 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title}} |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |24–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Francis Jay Diaz |TKO |6 (10), {{small|2:32}} |16 Dec 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Philippines}} | |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |23–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Clyde Azarcon |TKO |2 (10), {{small|0:54}} |8 Oct 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, Philippines}} | |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |22–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Ariston Aton |KO |7 (10), {{small|2:55}} |21 Dec 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant ABF mini-flyweight title}} |
| 27
|{{no2}}Loss |21–6 |style="text-align:left;"| Oscar Collazo |UD |12 |16 Jul 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} | |
| 26
|{{no2}}Loss |21–5 |style="text-align:left;"| Erick Rosa |SD |12 |21 Dec 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title}} |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |21–4 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Paradero |SD |12 |20 Feb 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title}} |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |20–4 |style="text-align:left;"|Mike Kinaadman |KO |6 (10), {{small|2:04}} |21 Dec 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga, Philippines}} | |
| 23
|{{no2}}Loss |19–4 |style="text-align:left;"|Wilfredo Méndez |UD |12 |24 Aug 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBO mini-flyweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |19–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Masataka Taniguchi |UD |12 |26 Feb 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO mini-flyweight title}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |18–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Ryuya Yamanaka |UD |12 |13 Jul 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Central Gym, Kobe, Japan}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBO mini-flyweight title}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |17–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Mike Kinaadman |KO |7 (10), {{small|1:52}} |3 Apr 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines}} | |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |16–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Lito Dante |UD |10 |23 Dec 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga, Philippines}} | |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |15–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Mike Kinaadman |UD |8 |30 Aug 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 17
|{{no2}}Loss |14–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Toto Landero |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |10 Jun 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |14–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Powell Balaba |UD |6 |1 Mar 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |13–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Jimboy Haya |UD |12 |28 Oct 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title}} |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |12–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Lito Dante |UD |10 |2 Apr 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title}} |
| 13
|{{no2}}Loss |11–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Kosei Tanaka |KO |6 (12), {{small|2:15}} |31 Dec 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBO mini-flyweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |11–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Rizky Pratama |TKO |1 (12), {{small|1:02}} |9 Sep 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title}} |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |10–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Michael Kaibigan |KO |4 (8), {{small|1:54}} |11 Jul 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |9–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Lyster Jun Pronco |UD |8 |7 Feb 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|University of SouthEastern Philippines Gym, Davao City, Philippines}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |8–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Sherwin McDo Lungay |TKO |1 (8), {{small|1:17}} |7 Dec 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|JR Salvador |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |8 |4 Oct 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Belmar Plaza |KO |4 (8), {{small|2:59}} |16 Aug 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Mateo Jasma |TKO |1 (6), {{small|0:55}} |5 Jun 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention & Sports Center, Dipolog, Philippines}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |4–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Rey Morano |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (6), {{small|1:26}} |12 Apr 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Philip Luis Cuerdo |TKO |4 (6), {{small|2:38}} |1 Mar 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Philippines}} | |
| 3
|{{no2}}Loss |2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Powell Balaba |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |4 (6), {{small|3:00}} |23 Nov 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|City Hall Grounds, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Camilo Rey Seneres |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:08}} |14 Sep 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Molo Covered Gym, Brgy., Iloilo City, Philippines}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Juanito Hundante |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|0:52}} |13 Jul 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Solaire Resort Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines}} | |
Personal life
Saludar has a wife named Jonalyn. He also has a son and a daughter.{{Cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-154732.html|title = Saludar won't leak secret fight plan}}
See also
References
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External links
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