Jesus Salud

Jesus Salud
Personal information
NicknameThe Hawaiian Punch
NationalityAmerican
BornJesus Yagin Salud
(1963-05-03) May 3, 1963 (age 63)
Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
Reach65 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights76
Wins63
Win by KO38
Losses13

Jesus Salud (born 3 May 1963) is a Filipino-born American former professional boxer who held the World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight title from 1989 to 1990. Salud also captured the NABF title four times, as well as the WBO & IBC titles. Originally from Sinait in the Philippines, he resides in Honolulu, Hawaii After moving there at the age of 7. He grew up in the small community of Nānākuli on the leeward coastline of Oahu.

Professional career

Salud began his career in Honolulu, Hawaii fighting out of the Waipahu gym under coach Al Silva. At a young age he fought in the local PAL boxing league, Golden Gloves and would go on to fight in the Junior Olympics. After fighting over 100 amateur fights, he made his pro boxing debut in 1983. Salud started his professional boxing career with a 20-0 record and eventually relocate with his family to San Diego at the beginning of 1989. In the year alone he fought 7 times, going undefeated while capturing the NABF title and eventually landing a world title fight for the WBA title.

He won the WBA super bantamweight title by disqualification on December 11, 1989, in a bout against Juan Jose Estrada. Salud was dominating the fight sending Estrada to the canvas multiple times when a string of intentional low blows from Estrada out of frustration was the cause for the disqualification. Salud was later stripped of his title by the World Boxing Association in April 1990. The WBA took Salud’s belt away for failing to defend it in Colombia against the No. 1 contender, Luis Mendoza. The controversial situation was due to the political climate in Colombia, where at the time it was unsafe due to the social involvement of the Colombian cartel that was led by Pablo Escobar. The U.S. government advised Salud's team that it was unsafe leading them to ultimately make the decision to refuse the bout and attempt to push for the fight in at a neutral location.

After being stripped of the WBA title, Salud would bounce back, becoming a 4 time NABF champion and winning the IBC & WBO titles along the way throughout his career fighting around the world. He would fight his 76th professional bout in 2002 before eventually retiring that year. Throughout the years, Salud fought the best fighters from the Bantamweight and featherweight division in that era from the likes of Marco Antonio Barrera, Kevin Kelly and Kennedy McKinney to name a few. During his career, Salud fought bouts under iconic boxing promoter Don King and the late Dr. Jerry Buss. Salud was once courted by Sylvester Stallone to be under his management early in his boxing career during the height of Stallones's "Rocky" fame run. Salud was a part of many boxing camps in southern California that included other world boxing champions like The Norris Brothers(Orlin & Terry), Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis.

A short time after retirement in late 2002, Salud was contacted by world renowned Boxing trainer Freddy Roach for an exhibition bout in Honolulu with his up and coming fighter and then-two division champion Manny Pacquiao. The two fighters exchanged punches in front of a full house at the Stan Sheriff arena for three rounds to the fans delight.

Professional boxing record

76 fights 63 wins 13 losses
By knockout 38 4
By decision 24 9
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
76 Loss 63–13 William Abelyan UD 10 Apr 27, 2002 Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
75 Loss 63–12 Juan Carlos Ramírez UD 10 Feb 15, 2002 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
74 Win 63–11 Frangky Mamuaya TKO 5 (10), 1:14 Dec 12, 2001 Civic Auditorium, Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
73 Loss 62–11 Fernando Orlando Velárdez TKO 8 (10), 0:41 May 15, 2001 Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
72 Loss 62–10 Marco Antonio Barrera RTD 6 (12), 3:00 Dec 1, 2000 Venetian Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO super bantamweight title
71 Win 62–9 Jorge Munoz UD 8 Nov 5, 2000 Pepsi Arena, Chula Vista, California, U.S.
70 Win 61–9 Kasmana Silehu TKO 3 (10), 2:22 May 25, 2000 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
69 Win 60–9 Amador Vasquez UD 10 Apr 26, 1999 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
68 Win 59–9 Frangky Mamuaya TKO 5 (10), 2:44 Dec 8, 1998 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
67 Win 58–9 David Vazquez TKO 2 (10), 2:28 Sep 14, 1998 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
66 Win 57–9 Kris Wuritimur KO 5 (12), 2:51 Feb 24, 1998 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Won WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title
65 Win 56–9 Sairung Suwansil TKO 2 (10), 0:33 Nov 6, 1997 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
64 Win 55–9 Manuel Arellano TKO 2 (?) Sep 1, 1997 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
63 Loss 54–9 Kevin Kelley UD 12 Mar 14, 1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S. For WBF featherweight title
62 Win 54–8 Guty Espadas Jr. UD 10 Dec 3, 1996 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
61 Loss 53–8 Vuyani Bungu UD 12 Aug 20 1996 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa For IBF super bantamweight title
60 Win 53–7 Michael Gallatti TKO 4 (10), 2:01 May 31, 1996 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
59 Win 52–7 Jose Luis Montes TKO 8 (10), 1:42 Apr 9, 1996 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
58 Win 51–7 Jose Luis Meza KO 3 (?) Feb 26, 1996 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
57 Loss 50–7 Antonio Cermeño UD 12 Nov 26, 1995 Coliseo El Limon, Maracay, Venezuela For WBA super bantamweight title
56 Win 50–6 Benito Rodriguez TKO 10 (10), 0:52 Apr 1, 1995 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
55 Win 49–6 Cesar Decena TKO 6 (10), 0:20 Nov 17, 1994 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
54 Win 48–6 Juan Valencia RTD 10 (12) May 19, 1994 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Retained NABF super bantamweight title
53 Win 47–6 Juan Francisco Soto UD 10 Apr 21, 1994 Swiss Park, Chula Vista, California, U.S.
52 Win 46–6 Max Gomez UD 12 Feb 18, 1994 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Retained NABF super bantamweight title
51 Loss 45–6 Kennedy McKinney UD 12 Oct 16, 1993 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. For IBF super bantamweight title
50 Win 45–5 Troy Fletcher TKO 1 (10), 2:37 Jul 17, 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
49 Win 44–5 Miguel Molina TKO 1 (12), 2:25 Mar 30, 1993 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Retained NABF super bantamweight title
48 Win 43–5 Jesus Poll TKO 10 (10), 2:11 Nov 11, 1992 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
47 Win 42–5 Rudy Zavala TKO 8 (12), 2:16 Jul 23, 1992 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Won NABF super bantamweight title
46 Loss 41–5 Welcome Ncita UD 12 Apr 18, 1992 Palazzetto dello Sport, Treviolo, Italy For IBF super bantamweight title
45 Win 41–4 Pablo Valenzuela TKO 5 (10), 2:07 Dec 17, 1991 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
44 Win 40–4 Darryl Pinckney UD 12 Sep 14, 1991 Memorial Center, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. Won NABF super bantamweight title
43 Win 39–4 Vicente Gonzalez UD 10 Jul 5, 1991 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, U.S.
42 Win 38–4 Diego Avila UD 10 May 31, 1991 Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
41 Win 37–4 Idelfonso Bernal KO 2 (10), 1:22 Feb 21, 1991 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
40 Win 36–4 Hector Diaz TKO 7 (10), 2:53 Dec 10, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
39 Win 35–4 Francisco Valdez TKO 6 (10), 1:01 Oct 22, 1990 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Fight stopped due to a severe cut
38 Win 34–4 Martin Ortegon TKO 11 (12) Jun 7, 1990 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Won IBC super bantamweight title
37 Loss 33–4 Jesse Benavides MD 10 Mar 25, 1990 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Roberto Granciosa UD 10 Feb 2, 1990 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
35 Win 32–3 Juan José Estrada DQ 9 (12), 0:48 Dec 11, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Won WBA super bantamweight title
34 Win 31–3 Hector Diaz UD 10 Nov 8, 1989 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
33 Win 30–3 Eduardo Lopez UD 10 Oct 19, 1989 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
32 Win 29–3 Freddie Santos UD 10 Jul 20, 1989 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
31 Win 28–3 Gilberto Contreras KO 2 (12), 2:08 May 25, 1989 Ward Field, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Retained NABF super bantamweight title
30 Win 27–3 Carlos Salinas TKO 1 (10), 1:59 Apr 20, 1989 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
29 Win 26–3 Ramiro Adames KO 2 (12), 0:57 Feb 28, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Won NABF super bantamweight title
28 Win 25–3 Carlos Castro TKO 3 (10) Jan 19, 1989 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
27 Loss 24–3 Carlos Romero SD 10 Jul 27, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
26 Win 24–2 Yong Woon Park UD 10 Jun 16, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
25 Win 23–2 Kirk Harris KO 8 (10), 1:34 Apr 21, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
24 Loss 22–2 Mario Gomez TKO 5 (10), 2:08 Sep 3, 1987 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Fight stopped due to a broken collarbone injury
23 Win 22–1 Allan Makitoki UD 10 Feb 24, 1987 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Edel Geronimo UD 10 Nov 18, 1986 Neal S. Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
21 Loss 20–1 Frankie Duarte RTD 9 (12) Jul 10, 1986 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For NABF bantamweight title
20 Win 20–0 Kenny Mitchell SD 10 Apr 21, 1986 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Mike Phelps TKO 10 (10), 1:22 Feb 10, 1986 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Hugo Partida TKO 1 (10), 2:59 Dec 10, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Roberto Ramirez TKO 8 (10), 1:40 Jul 23, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Joe Hiyas UD 10 Jun 11, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Pedro Rodriguez TKO 8 (10), 1:24 May 1, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Jeff Hanna TKO 7 (10), 2:19 Mar 19, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jose Salas TKO 4 (10), 1:57 Feb 12, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Alfred Rangel SD 10 Jan 22, 1985 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Troy Townsend UD 8 Nov 20, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Adolfo Lopez UD 6 Oct 16, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Gerald Issack TKO 4 (8) Sep 4, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Donny Brooks UD 8 Aug 14, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 John Norman TKO 5 (6), 1:29 May 22, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Kali Muhammad UD 6 Apr 17, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Anthony Henry TKO 3 (6) Feb 15, 1984 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Randy Dudoit UD 6 Nov 22, 1983 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Robert Nunez PTS 5 Oct 4, 1983 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Juan Rodriguez KO 3 (4) Aug 23, 1983 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Cesar Zulueta KO 2 (4), 2:36 Jun 28, 1983 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Exhibition boxing record

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Philippines Manny Pacquiao PTS 3 Aug 20, 2002 United States Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A Loser at Political Battles, Salud Wins in the Ring". Los Angeles Times. 5 July 1991. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ↑ "Pacquiao dominates Salud". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 2022-01-15.