Jesus Salud (born 3 May 1963) is a Filipino-born American former professional boxer. Originally from Sinait in the Philippines, he resides in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jesus Salud
Born
Jesus Yagin Salud

(1963-05-03) May 3, 1963 (age 60)
Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Hawaiian Punch
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights76
Wins63
Wins by KO38
Losses13

Professional career edit

He won the WBA super bantamweight title by disqualification on December 11, 1989, in a bout against Juan Jose Estrada. He was 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.[1]

In 2002, he lost to then-two division champion Manny Pacquiao in a three-round exhibition.[2]

Professional boxing record edit

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 edit

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

See also edit

References edit

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

External links edit

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jesus Poll
NABF super bantamweight champion
February 28, 1989 – 1989
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tracy Harris Patterson
Preceded by
Darryl Pinckney
NABF super bantamweight champion
September 14, 1991 – 1991
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Rudy Zavala
Preceded by
Rudy Zavala
NABF super bantamweight champion
July 23, 1992 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jesse Benavides
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesse Benavides
NABF super bantamweight champion
February 18, 1994 – 1994
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Erik Morales
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super bantamweight champion
December 11, 1989 – April, 1990
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Mendoza