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Froilan Saludar
Filipino boxer
Froilan Miranda Saludar (born April 17, 1989, in Palomok, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines) was a former WBO Flyweight title challenger.
Professional career
WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight championship
After 8 wins and 1 draw, Saludar was faced against Remuel Obidos for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific youth flyweight title against Fellow Filipino boxer, Remuel Obidos, Saludar finished Obidos in the very 1st round of their match, earning him the WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title.[1]
WBO Youth flyweight championship
After a successful defence of his WBO Asia Pacific youth flyweight title, Saludar was then booked against Liempetch Sor Veerapol for the WBO Youth flyweight title, like the match against Obidos, Saludar's foe was finished in the vet first round, making Saludar the new WBO Youth flyweight champion.
WBO Asia Pacific flyweight championship
On August 6, 2011, Saludar and Gabriel Pumar was both booked to face each other for the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title, the fight lasted until the 10th round whereas he knocked downed Pumar in the late goings of the 10th round, Pumar was later stopped.
Saludar vs. Arroyo
Saludar made his first appearance outside of the Philippines in Puerto Rico where he faced the Hard-hitting Puerto Rican boxer, McWilliams Arroyo, Saludar's undefeated record was tainted as Arroyo stopped him in the 2nd Round of their match.
WBO Inter-continental flyweight championship
Suffering from a loss against Arroyo, Saludar still gets to win 2 more times before getting challenged against Ellias Nggenggo for the WBO Inter-continental flyweight title in Haikou, China, in the 5th round of their bout, Saludar knocks Nggenggo down, Nggenggo was unable to get back on his feet, leading to Saludar's victory and Saludar earning the WBO Inter-continental flyweight belt.
Saludar vs. Inoue
One fight after Saludar won the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title, Saludar was challenged against, Naoya Inoue's brother, Takuma Inoue in Sky Arena, Zama, Japan, during the fight, Saludar gets to knock Inoue once in the first round, Saludar was later more unfortunate as Inoue gets his revenge and knocks Saludar down in the 8th and 9th round, Inoue seemed to be getting better and better every round after the first, due to the comeback, Inoue won via Unanimous decision.
WBO flyweight championship
Saludar was finally given a chance to fight for a world championship against a Japanese, Sho Kimura in Qingdao, China, Unfortunately for Saludar, he was unsuccessful as he gets downed in the 5th round and knocked out in the 6th round.[citation needed]
WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight championship
Moving back down to Super Flyweight, Saludar was booked to face against undefeated boxer, Tsubasa Murachi for the WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title, Saludar was successful as he defeats Murachi via 8th round TKO, making this Murachi's first ever loss.[2]
WBO Oriental super flyweight championship
After losing the WBO Asia Pacific title, Saludar later fights fellow Filipino boxer, Reymark Taday, where Saludar won the match, granting him a match against Andrew Moloney for the WBO Oriental Super flyweight title, trough best efforts, Saludar failed to earn the victory as he loses via lop-sided decision with the scores of 99-91 two times and 98-92.[3]
Saludar vs. Nery
After Winning his first match in super bantamweight, Saludar was to face Luis Nery, Saludar being a very heavy underdog, still takes the challenge and fought Nery on July 8, 2023, at Mexico.[4] Unfortunately for Saludar, he didn't have the right condition for an opponent like Nery and he lost in the 2nd round of their match.[5]
OPBF bantamweight championship
Saludar moved down back to Bantamweight and faced OPBF champion, Keita Kurihara for the very own title that Kurihara holds, the match was set in Japan[6] and Saludar was initially declared the underdog,[7] on the match, Saludar knocked Kurihara down twice in the first round before forcing the referee to halt the contest on the first minute mark of their match, surprising the crowd in Ariake Arena as the bet was Kurihara.[8]
Not long after however, Saludar was scheduled to defend his OPBF belt whilst the vacant IBF Pan Pacific belt was also put at stake on a rematch against Keita Kurihara on one of the first cards of Philippine boxing during the Year of the Wood Dragon, specifically on January 26, 2024, being the co-main event of the Kumbati 16 card taking place at the Nustar Resort and Casino, Philippines.[9] Saludar lost his OPBF belt to Kurihara via 8th round KO. [10]
Professional boxing record
| 44 fights
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35 wins
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8 losses
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| By knockout
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25
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5
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| By decision
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10
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3
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| Draws
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1
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| No.
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Result
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Record
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Opponent
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Type
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Round, Time
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Date
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Age
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Location
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Notes
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| 44
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Win
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35–8–1
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 Reymark Taday
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KO
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2 (6), 0:20
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30 Aug 2024
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35 years, 133 days
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Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
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| 43
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Loss
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34–8–1
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 Keita Kurihara
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KO
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8 (12), 1:13
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26 Jan 2024
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34 years, 282 days
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Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
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Lost OPBF bantamweight title;
For vacant IBF Pan Pacific bantamweight title
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| 42
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Win
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34–7–1
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Keita Kurihara
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TKO
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1 (12) 1:00
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12 Oct 2023
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34 years, 176 days
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Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
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Won OPBF bantamweight title
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| 41
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Loss
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33–7–1
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 Luis Nery
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TKO
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2 (12) 0:41
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8 Jul 2023
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34 years, 82 days
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Recinto Ferial Metpec, Metpec, Mexico
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| 40
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Win
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33–6–1
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Crison Omayao
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TKO
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1 (6) 1:27
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29 Oct 2022
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33 years, 195 days
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Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
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| 39
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Loss
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32–6–1
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Daigo Higa
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SD
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8
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13 Jul 2022
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33 years, 86 days
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Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
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| 38
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Loss
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32–5–1
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 Andrew Moloney
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UD
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10
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21 Dec 2021
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32 years, 239 days
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The Star Event Centre, Sydney, Australia
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For vacant WBO Oriental super flyweight title
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| 37
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Win
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32–4–1
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Reymark Taday
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UD
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8
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17 Mar 2021
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31 years, 334 days
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General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
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| 36
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Loss
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31–4–1
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Ryoji Fukunaga
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TKO
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7 (12) 1:40
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14 Feb 2020
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30 years, 303 days
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Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Lost WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
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| 35
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Win
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31–3–1
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Tsubasa Murachi
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TKO
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8 (12) 0:54
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21 Sep 2019
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30 years, 157 days
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Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
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| 34
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Win
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30–3–1
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Jonathan Francisco
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TKO
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2 (8) 2:59
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10 Feb 2019
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29 years, 299 days
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Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
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| 33
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Win
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29–3–1
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Donny Mabao
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TKO
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(8) 1:56
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1 Dec 2018
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29 years, 228 days
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Central Market Gym, Barangay Poblacion, Iligan City, Philippines
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| 32
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Loss
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28–3–1
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Sho Kimura
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KO
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6 (12) 0:54
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27 Jul 2018
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29 years, 101 days
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 Qingdao Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, China
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For WBO flyweight title
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| 31
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Win
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28–2–1
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Jonathan Francisco
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TKO
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5 (10) 1:29
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3 Apr 2018
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28 years, 351 days
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Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
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| 30
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Win
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27–2–1
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Rogen Flores
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TKO
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1 (10) 1:45
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23 Dec 2017
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28 years, 250 days
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Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga City, Philippines
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| 29
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Win
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26–2–1
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John Rey Lauza
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KO
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4 (10) 2:12
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30 Aug 2017
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28 years, 135 days
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Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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| 28
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Win
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25–2–1
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Salatiel Amit
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TKO
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9 (10) 1:28
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10 Jun 2017
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28 years, 54 days
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Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, Philippines
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Stoppage win for Saludar after Amit was declared unfit to continue from a swollen left eye caused by punches
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| 27
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Win
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24–2–1
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Roque Lauro
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TKO
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1 (10) 2:25
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1 Mar 2017
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27 years, 318 days
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Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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| 26
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Loss
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23–2–1
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Takuma Inoue
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UD
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10
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4 Sep 2016
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27 years, 140 days
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Sky Arena, Zama, Japan
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| 25
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Win
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23–1–1
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Michael Escobia
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TD
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6 (10) 2:35
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9 Sep 2015
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26 years, 145 days
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Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
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Escobia suffered a severe cut as a result of a punch, Escobia expressed to the referee and ring physician that he can not see and he doesn't want to continue to fight, thus the fight ends in a TKO win
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| 24
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Win
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22–1–1
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 Ellias Nggenggo
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TKO
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5 (12)
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25 Apr 2015
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26 years, 8 days
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Haikou, China
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Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
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| 23
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Win
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21–1–1
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Michael Escobia
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UD
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10
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14 Feb 2015
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25 years, 303 days
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Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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| 22
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Win
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20–1–1
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Juan Purisima
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TKO
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2 (10) 1:02
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4 Oct 2014
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25 years, 170 days
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Macasandig Covered Court, Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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| 21
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Loss
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19–1–1
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 McWilliams Arroyo
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TKO
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2 (12) 2:25
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19 Jun 2014
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25 years, 63 days
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Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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| 20
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Win
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19–0–1
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Rogen Flores
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RTD
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2 (10)
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12 Apr 2014
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24 years, 360 days
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Macasandig Gym, Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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| 19
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Win
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18–0–1
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 Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking
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UD
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10
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26 Oct 2013
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24 years, 192 days
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Makati Coliseum, Makati City, Philippines
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| 18
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Win
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17–0–1
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Julius Alcos
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UD
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10
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7 Sep 2013
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24 years, 143 days
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Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Philippines
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| 17
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Win
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16–0–1
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Jose Alfredo Tirado
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UD
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12
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21 Sep 2012
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23 years, 157 days
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Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines
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| 16
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Win
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15–0–1
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Alejandro Morales
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UD
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10
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17 Mar 2012
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22 years, 335 days
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Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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Retained WBO Youth and WBO Asia Pacific flyweight titles
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| 15
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Win
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14–0–1
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Nelson Llanos
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KO
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1 (10) 2:57
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23 Dec 2011
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22 years, 250 days
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Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
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| 14
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Win
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13–0–1
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Gabriel Pumar
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TKO
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10 (12) 2:54
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6 Aug 2011
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22 years, 111 days
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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park, Kawit, Philippines
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Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
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| 13
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Win
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12–0–1
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Jack Amisa
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TKO
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1 (10) 1:46
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28 May 2011
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22 years, 41 days
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Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
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| 12
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Win
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11-0-1
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Liempetch Sor Veerapol
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TKO
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1 (12) 1:24
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19 Feb 2011
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21 years, 308 days
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Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
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Won vacant WBO Youth flyweight title
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| 11
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Win
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10–0–1
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Jecker Buhawe
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KO
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2 (10) 2:59
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22 Dec 2010
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21 years, 249 days
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Imus Sports Gymnasium, Imus, Philippines
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Retained WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
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| 10
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Win
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9–0–1
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Remuel Obidos
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KO
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1 (10) 2:26
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20 Nov 2010
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21 years, 217 days
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Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
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Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
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| 9
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Win
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8–0–1
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Michael Romulo
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TKO
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3 (8) 1:57
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26 Sep 2010
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21 years, 162 days
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Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines
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| 8
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Win
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7–0–1
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Salvador Layson
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KO
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4 (6) 2:12
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7 Aug 2010
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21 years, 112 days
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Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines
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| 7
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Draw
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6–0–1
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Brian Diano
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TD
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1 (6)
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26 Jun 2010
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21 years, 70 days
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Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Philippines
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Fight stopped due to a cut on Diano's eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt in Round 1
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| 6
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Win
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6–0
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Ryan Illustrisimo
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UD
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6
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15 May 2010
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21 years, 28 days
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Wilfredo Cabalse Sports Complex, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines
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| 5
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Win
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5–0
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Ryan Rey Ponteras
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UD
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4
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14 Feb 2010
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20 years, 303 days
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M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang, Philippines
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| 4
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Win
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4–0
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Elbert Guardario
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UD
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4
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31 Oct 2009
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20 years, 197 days
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Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
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| 3
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Win
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3–0
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Jhon Gemino
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KO
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1 (4) 1:36
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9 Oct 2009
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20 years, 175 days
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Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
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| 2
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Win
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2–0
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Ramie Gaabon
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RTD
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1 (4)
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3 Sep 2009
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20 years, 139 days
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Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
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| 1
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Win
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1–0
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Roland Gamolo
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TKO
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3 (4) 2:03
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27 Jul 2009
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20 years, 101 days
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Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
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Personal life
Saludar has two brothers consisting of Vic Saludar who was the former WBO light-flyweight champion and also former WBA (Regular) light-flyweight champion and the other one being Rey Saludar who is a Gold medalist in the Asian games.
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