Samuel Salva Explained

Samuel Salva
Real Name:Samuel G. Salva
Nickname:Silent Assassin
Height:5 ft 1 in
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:11 February 1997
Birth Place:Gingoog, Philippines
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:746344
Total:20
Wins:19
Ko:12
Losses:1

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[1]

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.[2] He had to be carried out on a stretcher after the fight and required a hospital stay.[3] The fight was broadcast delayed on BoxNation.[4] The Taduran-Salva title fight was the first all-Filipino title fight in the Philippines in 94 years.[5]

Salva faced fellow former world title challenger Jeffrey Galero on April 30, 2022, following a 27-month absence from the sport.[6] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Galero with just 14 seconds left in the opening round.[7]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Win19–1Jeffrey GaleroKO1 (8), Apr 30, 2022
19Win18–1Donny MabaoTKO7 (8), Jan 19, 2020
18Loss17–1Pedro TaduranRTD4 (12), Sep 7, 2019
17Win17–0Rene Mark CuartoUD12Mar 23, 2019
16Win16–0Jason MoponTKO7 (8), Nov 25, 2018
15Win15–0Ryan RalozoUD6Jul 8, 2018
14Win14–0Oliver GregorioUD6May 13, 2018
13Win13–0Jason MoponTKO2 (8), Mar 24, 2018
12Win12–0Jason MoponTKO3 (8), Dec 3, 2017
11Win11–0Marco John RementizoTKO1 (8), Oct 15, 2017
10Win10–0Donny MabaoTKO8 (10), Aug 6, 2017
9Win9–0Donny MabaoUD10May 31, 2017
8Win8–0Raymon DayhamKO9 (10), Mar 28, 2017
7Win7–0Jocel GamaloTKO7 (8)Feb 11, 2017
6Win6–0Roland Jay BiendimaMD6Dec 8, 2016
5Win5–0Ryan RalozoTKO4 (8)Aug 20, 2016
4Win4–0John Leo GalleposoUD6Jun 15, 2016
3Win3–0Jomar CaindogUD6Apr 30, 2016
2Win2–0Marvin MapaRTD4Mar 13, 2016
1Win1–0Michael DopolTKO1 (4), Jan 31, 2016

Notes and References

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