Jesus Salud (born May 3, 1963, in Sinait, Ilocos Sur), nicknamed “The Hawaiian Punch”, is a Filipino-born American boxer who made his mark in the super bantamweight division. Fighting out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Salud captured the WBA super bantamweight title in 1989 with a disqualification win over Juan José Estrada, though he was later stripped of the belt in 1990. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, he also won the NABF title four times, along with regional honors under the WBO and IBC. Known for his aggressive style and punching power, Salud compiled a professional record of 76 fights, 63 wins (38 KOs), and 13 losses, and even shared the ring with Manny Pacquiao in a 2002 exhibition bout.
Super Bantamweight
Jesus Salud
Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
63Wins
13Losses
0Draws
37KOs
Career: 1983 – 2002
Biography
World Titles
- WBA WBA World Super Bantamweight Won Dec 11, 1989 · Lost Apr 5, 1990 (Stripped) · DQ 9 Juan Jose Estrada
Regional & Other Belts
- WBO WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight Won Feb 24, 1998 · Lost Feb 24, 1999
- NABF NABF North American Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight Won Feb 28, 1989 · Lost May 19, 1995
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2002 | William Abelyan | D | UD | 10 | Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City |
| Feb 15, 2002 | Juan Carlos Ramirez | D | UD | 10 | Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez |
| Oct 12, 2001 | Frangky Mamuaya | D | TKO | 5/10 | Civic Auditorium, Hilo |
| May 15, 2001 | Fernando Velardez | D | TKO | 8/10 | Convention Center, Honolulu |
| Dec 1, 2000 | Marco Antonio Barrera | D | RTD | 6/12 | Venetian Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas |
| Nov 5, 2000 | Jorge Munoz | D | UD | 8 | Pepsi Arena, Chula Vista |
| May 25, 2000 | Kasmana Silehu | D | TKO | 3/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Apr 26, 1999 | Amador Vasquez | D | UD | 10 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim |
| Dec 8, 1998 | Frangky Mamuaya | D | TKO | 5/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Sep 14, 1998 | David Vazquez | D | TKO | 2/10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Feb 24, 1998 | Kris Wuritimur | D | KO | 5/12 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Nov 6, 1997 | Sairung Suwanasil | D | TKO | 2/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Sep 1, 1997 | Manuel Arellano | D | TKO | 2 | Somewhere in, Tijuana |
| Mar 14, 1997 | Kevin Kelley | D | UD | 12 | Pepsi Arena, Albany |
| Dec 3, 1996 | Guty Espadas | D | UD | 10 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio |
| Aug 20, 1996 | Vuyani Bungu | D | UD | 12 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
| May 31, 1996 | Michael Gallatti | D | TKO | 4/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Apr 9, 1996 | Jose Luis Montes | D | TKO | 8/10 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana |
| Feb 26, 1996 | Jose Luis Meza | D | KO | 3 | Somewhere in, Tijuana |
| Nov 26, 1995 | Antonio Cermeno | D | UD | 12 | Coliseo El Limon, Maracay |
| Apr 1, 1995 | Benito Rodriguez | D | TKO | 10/10 | Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm |
| Nov 17, 1994 | Cesar Decena | D | TKO | 6/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| May 19, 1994 | Juan Valencia | D | RTD | 10/12 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Apr 21, 1994 | Juan Francisco Soto | D | UD | 10 | Swiss Park, Chula Vista |
| Feb 18, 1994 | Max Gomez | D | UD | 12 | Sports Arena, San Diego |
| Oct 16, 1993 | Kennedy McKinney | D | UD | 12 | Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom, Stateline |
| Jul 17, 1993 | Troy Fletcher | D | TKO | 1/10 | The Pyramid, Memphis |
| Mar 30, 1993 | Miguel Molina | D | TKO | 1/12 | Sports Arena, San Diego |
| Nov 11, 1992 | Jesus Poll | D | TKO | 10/10 | Sports Arena, San Diego |
| Jul 23, 1992 | Rudy Zavala | D | TKO | 8/12 | Sports Arena, San Diego |
| Apr 18, 1992 | Welcome Ncita | D | UD | 12 | Palazzetto dello Sport, Treviolo |
| Dec 17, 1991 | Pablo Valenzuela | D | TKO | 5/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Sep 14, 1991 | Darryl Pinckney | D | UD | 12 | War Memorial Center, Maui |
| Jul 5, 1991 | Vicente Gonzalez | D | UD | 10 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar |
| May 31, 1991 | Diego Avila | D | UD | 10 | Bloch Arena, Honolulu |
| Feb 21, 1991 | Idelfonso Bernal | D | KO | 2/10 | Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu |
| Dec 10, 1990 | Hector Diaz | D | TKO | 7/10 | Somewhere in, Tijuana |
| Oct 22, 1990 | Francisco Valdez | D | TKO | 6/10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Jun 7, 1990 | Martin Ortegon | D | TKO | 11/12 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Mar 25, 1990 | Jesse Benavides | D | MD | 10 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi |
| Feb 2, 1990 | Roberto Granciosa | D | UD | 10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Dec 11, 1989 | Juan Jose Estrada | D | DQ | 9/12 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Nov 8, 1989 | Hector Diaz | D | UD | 10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Oct 19, 1989 | Eduardo Lopez | D | UD | 10 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego |
| Jul 20, 1989 | Freddie Santos | D | UD | 10 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego |
| May 25, 1989 | Gilberto Contreras | D | KO | 2/12 | Ward Field, Honolulu |
| Apr 20, 1989 | Carlos Salinas | D | TKO | 1/10 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego |
| Feb 28, 1989 | Ramiro Adames | D | KO | 2/12 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Jan 19, 1989 | Carlos Castro | D | TKO | 3/10 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego |
| Jul 27, 1988 | Carlos Romero | D | SD | 10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Jun 16, 1988 | Yong Woon Park | D | UD | 10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Apr 21, 1988 | Kirk Harris | D | KO | 8/10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Sep 3, 1987 | Mario Gomez | D | TKO | 5/10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Feb 24, 1987 | Allan Makitoki | D | UD | 10 | Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu |
| Nov 18, 1986 | Edel Geronimo | D | UD | 10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Jul 10, 1986 | Frankie Duarte | D | RTD | 9/12 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Apr 21, 1986 | Kenny Mitchell | D | SD | 10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Feb 10, 1986 | Mike Phelps | D | TKO | 10/10 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood |
| Dec 10, 1985 | Hugo Partida | D | TKO | 1/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Jul 23, 1985 | Roberto Ramirez | D | TKO | 8/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Jun 11, 1985 | Joe Hiyas | D | UD | 10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| May 1, 1985 | Pedro Rodriguez | D | TKO | 8/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Mar 19, 1985 | Jeff Hanna | D | TKO | 7/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Feb 12, 1985 | Jose Salas | D | TKO | 4/10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Jan 22, 1985 | Alfred Rangel | D | SD | 10 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Nov 20, 1984 | Troy Townsend | D | UD | 8 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Oct 16, 1984 | Adolfo Lopez | D | UD | 6 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Sep 4, 1984 | Gerald Issack | D | TKO | 4/8 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Aug 14, 1984 | Donny Brooks | D | UD | 8 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| May 22, 1984 | John Norman | D | TKO | 5/6 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Apr 17, 1984 | Kali Muhammad | D | UD | 6 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Feb 15, 1984 | Anthony Henry | D | TKO | 3/6 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Nov 22, 1983 | Randy Dudoit | D | UD | 6 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Oct 4, 1983 | Robert Nunez | D | UD | 5 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Aug 23, 1983 | Juan Rodriguez | D | KO | 3/4 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
| Jun 28, 1983 | Cesar Zulueta | D | KO | 2/4 | Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu |
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