Samuel Salva

Samuel Salva
Born
Samuel G. Salva

(1997-02-11) 11 February 1997 (age 27)
Gingoog, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesSilent Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Light-flyweight
Height5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights21
Wins19
Wins by KO12
Losses2

Samuel Salva (born February 11, 1997) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is a one-time world title challenger, having fought for the IBF mini-flyweight title in 2019.

Professional boxing career

Salva defeated Rene Mark Cuarto on March 23, 2019, in an IBF world title eliminator, by unanimous decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 116–112 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 117–111 for him[2]

On September 7, 2019, he fought Pedro Taduran for the IBF mini-flyweight world title, losing by technical knockout in the 4th round despite knocking Taduran down in the 1st round.[3] He had to be carried out on a stretcher after the fight and required a hospital stay.[4] The fight was broadcast delayed on BoxNation.[5] The Taduran-Salva title fight was the first all-Filipino title fight in the Philippines in 94 years.[6]

Salva faced fellow former world title challenger Jeffrey Galero on April 30, 2022, following a 27-month absence from the sport.[7] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Galero with just 14 seconds left in the opening round.[8]

Professional boxing record

21 fights 19 wins 2 losses
By knockout 12 1
By decision 7 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Loss 19–2 Yudai Shigeoka UD 10 28 Aug 2024 Yamato Arena, Suita, Japan
20 Win 19–1 Jeffrey Galero KO 1 (8), 2:46 Apr 30, 2022 Dangcagan, Philippines
19 Win 18–1 Donny Mabao TKO 7 (8), 2:17 Jan 19, 2020 Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
18 Loss 17–1 Pedro Taduran RTD 4 (12), 3:00 Sep 7, 2019 Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp, Taguig, Philippines For IBF mini-flyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Rene Mark Cuarto UD 12 Mar 23, 2019 Resorts World Hotel, Pasay, Philippines
16 Win 16–0 Jason Mopon TKO 7 (8), 1:51 Nov 25, 2018 Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
15 Win 15–0 Ryan Ralozo UD 6 Jul 8, 2018 Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
14 Win 14–0 Oliver Gregorio UD 6 May 13, 2018 SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon, Philippines
13 Win 13–0 Jason Mopon TKO 2 (8), 1:16 Mar 24, 2018 Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
12 Win 12–0 Jason Mopon TKO 3 (8), 1:51 Dec 3, 2017 Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
11 Win 11–0 Marco John Rementizo TKO 1 (8), 2:57 Oct 15, 2017 Robinsons Place Iligan, Iligan, Philippines Won MinProBA mini-flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Donny Mabao TKO 8 (10), 1:06 Aug 6, 2017 Barangay Saint Felomina Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
9 Win 9–0 Donny Mabao UD 10 May 31, 2017 Barangay Santa Filomena Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Raymon Dayham KO 9 (10), 1:28 Mar 28, 2017 Barangay Santa Filomena Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Jocel Gamalo TKO 7 (8) Feb 11, 2017 Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Philippines
6 Win 6–0 Roland Jay Biendima MD 6 Dec 8, 2016 Kibawe Gym, Kibawe, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Ryan Ralozo TKO 4 (8) Aug 20, 2016 Aurora Municipal Gym, Baler, Aurora, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 John Leo Galleposo UD 6 Jun 15, 2016 Sirawai Gym, Sirawai, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Jomar Caindog UD 6 Apr 30, 2016 Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Marvin Mapa RTD 4 Mar 13, 2016 Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Michael Dopol TKO 1 (4), 2:03 Jan 31, 2016 Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Samuel Salva". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Deejay Kriel vacates IBF strawweight belt, all-Filipino matchup to fill vacancy". July 4, 2019.
  3. ^ Principe, Dennis (September 7, 2019). "Boxing: Pedro Taduran crowned world champ in all-Filipino title bout". ABS-CBN News.
  4. ^ "Samuel Salva released from hospital after TKO loss to Taduran in IBF title fight". Spin.ph.
  5. ^ "Pedro Taduran Overpowers Salva to Claim IBF World Title in Manila". BoxingScene.com.
  6. ^ Icasiano, Nissi. "Last weekend, a first in almost a century of Philippine boxing quietly played out in Taguig". ABS-CBN News.
  7. ^ Aznar, Edri (April 19, 2022). "Salva faces Galero in Bukidnon". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  8. ^ Aznar, Edri (May 2, 2022). "Salva KOs Galero". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.