Samuel Salva


Samuel Salva 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
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. He had to be carried out on a stretcher after the fight and required a hospital stay. The fight was broadcast delayed on BoxNation. The Taduran-Salva title fight was the first all-Filipino title fight in the Philippines in 94 years.
Salva faced fellow former world title challenger Jeffrey Galero on April 30, 2022, following a 27-month absence from the sport. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Galero with just 14 seconds left in the opening round.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win21–2Siyakholwa KuseUD1031 May 2025Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
23Win21–2Eldin GuinahonKO2, 1:5525 Jan 2025Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
22Loss20–2Yudai ShigeokaUD1028 Aug 2024Yamato Arena, Suita, Japan
21Win20–1Jayson FranciscoTKO1 8 Oct 2023Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
20Win19–1Jeffrey GaleroKO1, 2:46Apr 30, 2022Dangcagan, Philippines
19Win18–1Donny MabaoTKO7, 2:17Jan 19, 2020Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
18Loss17–1Pedro TaduranRTD4, 3:00Sep 7, 2019Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp, Taguig, PhilippinesFor IBF mini-flyweight title
17Win17–0Rene Mark CuartoUD12Mar 23, 2019Resorts World Hotel, Pasay, Philippines
16Win16–0Jason MoponTKO7, 1:51Nov 25, 2018Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
15Win15–0Ryan RalozoUD6Jul 8, 2018Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
14Win14–0Oliver GregorioUD6May 13, 2018SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon, Philippines
13Win13–0Jason MoponTKO2, 1:16Mar 24, 2018Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
12Win12–0Jason MoponTKO3, 1:51Dec 3, 2017Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines
11Win11–0Marco John RementizoTKO1, 2:57Oct 15, 2017Robinsons Place Iligan, Iligan, PhilippinesWon MinProBA mini-flyweight title
10Win10–0Donny MabaoTKO8, 1:06Aug 6, 2017Barangay Saint Felomina Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
9Win9–0Donny MabaoUD10May 31, 2017Barangay Santa Filomena Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
8Win8–0Raymon DayhamKO9, 1:28Mar 28, 2017Barangay Santa Filomena Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
7Win7–0Jocel GamaloTKO7 Feb 11, 2017Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Philippines
6Win6–0Roland Jay BiendimaMD6Dec 8, 2016Kibawe Gym, Kibawe, Philippines
5Win5–0Ryan RalozoTKO4 Aug 20, 2016Aurora Municipal Gym, Baler, Aurora, Philippines
4Win4–0John Leo GalleposoUD6Jun 15, 2016Sirawai Gym, Sirawai, Philippines
3Win3–0Jomar CaindogUD6Apr 30, 2016Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
2Win2–0Marvin MapaRTD4Mar 13, 2016Central Market Gym, Iligan, Philippines
1Win1–0Michael DopolTKO1, 2:03Jan 31, 2016Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines