Erbito Salavarria

Erbito C. Salavarria
Statistics
Real name Erbito C. Salavarria
Rated at Flyweight
Nationality Philippines Filipino
Born (1946-01-20) January 20, 1946
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 54
Wins 40
Wins by KO 11
Losses 11
Draws 3
No contests 0

Erbito Salavarria is a retired professional boxer from the Philippines and a former WBC and WBA Flyweight Champion (1970–76).[1]

Biography

Salavarria made his professional debut in 1963. He captured the WBC flyweight title with a TKO win over Chartchai Chionoi in 1970. He lost the belt after being stripped following a draw against Betulio González in 1971.

In 1975, Salavarria captured the WBA flyweight title with a split decision win over Susumu Hanagata. He lost the belt in his first defense to Alfonso Lopez in 1976. He retired in 1978 after a comeback loss.

See also

References

  1. "Throwback Thursday: Former WBC/WBA Flyweight Champion, Erbito Salavarria (40-12-2, 11 KOs)". Mandirigmang Pinoy. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2014.

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Preceded by
Chartchai Chionoi
WBC Flyweight Champion
1970 Dec 7 – 1971 Dec 29
Stripped
Succeeded by
Betulio González
Preceded by
Susumu Hanagata
WBA Flyweight Champion
1975 Apr 1 – 1976 Feb 27
Succeeded by
Alfonso Lopez


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