Froilan Saludar Earns a New Title
It was a great night for Froilan Saludar as “The Sniper” bagged the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title, taking it from Gabriel Pumar. Saludar moves to the ranks with 13 wins, with 10 by way of knockout, 1 draw, and no loss under his name. Pumar, on the other hand, gets his seventh professional lost at the Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park in Kawit, Cavite last Saturday, August 6, 2011.
The fight was a series of exchange from the two fighters from the first bell up to the tenth round, where the two boxers showed that they both wanted the title. Pumar even showed that he has the ability to stand toe to toe with Saludar as he connected solid punches in the middle of the bout.
The Japan-based fighter showed that he is simply not someone to be pushed around as he tenaciously showed his boxing prowess and refused to back down from every punch that Saludar gave him, giving his own barrage of punches towards the Sniper as well. Continue reading
Saludar Looking Strong, Marcial Returns, Jaro to Defend Title
The Philippines looks to have a bright future in boxing as WBO world youth flyweight champion Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar was able to get a knockout victory over the Indonesian boxer Jack Amesa in a scheduled 10-round bout.
Saludar, whose record stands at 12 wins, no loss, 1 draw, with 9 knockouts, was able to show his boxing prowess in a fight held at the Imus, Cavite covered court Saturday, May 28, 2011.
Saludar has always been impressive with his fights. In his 12 wins, majority of them did not go the distance as he would often finish the bout at first or second round. The fight last Saturday was no different has he showed the Imus crowd that he has what it takes to go big time when opportunity knocks. Continue reading