Froilan Saludar


Froilan Miranda Saludar 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.
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.
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.
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, through 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.
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. 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.
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 and Saludar was initially declared the underdog, 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.
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. Saludar lost his OPBF belt to Kurihara via 8th round KO.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
47LossCharlton MalajikaTKO4 4 Oct 2025Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
46Win37–8–1Jeny Boy BocaKO4, 1:3411 Jul 2025Sunken Arena Covered Grounds, Malungon, Philippines
45Win36–8–1Williams FloresUD1015 Nov 2024Agenda Arena, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental bantamweight title
44Win35–8–1Reymark TadayKO2, 0:2030 Aug 2024Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
43Loss34–8–1Keita KuriharaKO8, 1:1326 Jan 2024Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, PhilippinesLost OPBF bantamweight title;
For vacant IBF Pan Pacific and IBF Asia bantamweight titles
42Win34–7–1Keita KuriharaTKO1 1:0012 Oct 2023Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanWon OPBF bantamweight title
41Loss33–7–1Luis NeryTKO2 0:418 Jul 2023Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
40Win33–6–1Crison OmayaoTKO1 1:2729 Oct 2022Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines
39Loss32–6–1Daigo HigaSD813 Jul 2022Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
38Loss32–5–1Andrew MoloneyUD1021 Dec 2021The Star Event Centre, Sydney, AustraliaFor vacant WBO Oriental super flyweight title
37Win32–4–1Reymark TadayUD817 Mar 2021General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
36Loss31–4–1Ryoji FukunagaTKO7 1:4014 Feb 2020Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanLost WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
35Win31–3–1Tsubasa MurachiTKO8 0:5421 Sep 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight title
34Win30–3–1Jonathan FranciscoTKO2 2:5910 Feb 2019Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
33Win29–3–1Donny MabaoTKO8 1:561 Dec 2018Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
32Loss28–3–1Sho KimuraKO6 0:5427 Jul 2018Qingdao Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, ChinaFor WBO flyweight title
31Win28–2–1Jonathan FranciscoTKO5 1:293 Apr 2018Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
30Win27–2–1Rogen FloresTKO1 1:4523 Dec 2017Enan Chiong Activity Center, Naga, Philippines
29Win26–2–1John Rey LauzaKO4 2:1230 Aug 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
28Win25–2–1Salatiel AmitTKO9 1:2810 Jun 2017Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue, Philippines
27Win24–2–1Roque LauroTKO1 2:251 Mar 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
26Loss23–2–1Takuma InoueUD104 Sep 2016Sky Arena, Zama, Japan
25Win23–1–1Michael EscobiaTD6 2:359 Sep 2015Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, PhilippinesEscobia suffered a severe punch as a result of a punch thus the fight was stopped
24Win22–1–1Ellias NggenggoTKO5 25 Apr 2015Haikou, ChinaWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
23Win21–1–1Michael EscobiaUD1014 Feb 2015Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
22Win20–1–1Juan PurisimaTKO2 1:024 Oct 2014Macasandig Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
21Loss19–1–1McWilliams ArroyoTKO2 2:2519 Jun 2014Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
20Win19–0–1Rogen FloresRTD2 12 Apr 2014Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
19Win18–0–1Eaktwan BTU RuavikingUD1026 Oct 2013Makati Coliseum, Makati, Philippines
18Win17–0–1Julius AlcosUD107 Sep 2013Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Philippines
17Win16–0–1José Alfredo TiradoUD1221 Sep 2021Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines
16Win15–0–1Alejandro MoralesUD1017 Mar 2012Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Youth flyweight titles
15Win14–0–1Nelson LlanosKO1 2:5723 Dec 2011Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
14Win13–0–1Gabriel PumarTKO10 2:546 Aug 2011Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park, Kawit, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
13Win12–0–1Jack AmisaTKO1 1:4628 May 2011Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, Philippines
12Win11–0–1Liempetch Sor VeerapolTKO1 1:2419 Feb 2011Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Youth flyweight title
11Win10–0–1Jecker BuhaweKO2 2:5922 Dec 2010Imus Sports Gymnasium, Imus, PhilippinesRetained WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
10Win9–0–1Remuel ObidosKO1 2:2620 Nov 2010Imus Plaza Covered Court, Imus, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
9Win8–0–1Michael RomuloTKO3 1:5726 Sep 2010Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines
8Win7–0–1Salvador LaysonKO4 2:127 Aug 2010Arayata Sports Complex, Tanza, Philippines
7Draw6–0–1Brian DianoTD1, 2:4926 Jun 2010Bagumbayan Sports Complex, Taguig, PhilippinesFight stopped due to a cut on Diano's eyelid caused by an accidental headbutt
6Win6–0Ryan IllustrisimoUD615 May 2010Wilfredo Cabalse Sports Complex, Cebu City, Philippines
5Win5–0Ryan Rey PonterasUD414 Feb 2010M'lang Municipal Plaza, M'lang, Philippines
4Win4–0Elbert GuardarioUD431 Oct 2009Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
3Win3–0Jhon GeminoKO1 1:369 Oct 2009Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
2Win2–0Ramie GaabonRTD1 3 Sep 2009Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines
1Win1–0Roland GamoloTKO3 2:0327 Jul 2009Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines