Best fights of Orlando Salido
Over 22 years as a professional, Orlando Salido has compiled a 44-14-4 (31) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Orlando Salido KOs Juan Manuel López
On April 16, 2011 Orlando Salido fought Juan Manuel López for the WBO featherweight title. Salido was 30 years old with a record of 35-11-2, and López was 27 with a record of 30-0. Salido was coming off a loss, while López was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Salido stopped Juan Manuel López via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Orlando Salido KOs Juan Manuel López in their 2nd fight
On March 10, 2012 Orlando Salido defended his WBO featherweight title against Juan Manuel López. It was their second meeting. Salido was 31 years old with a record of 38-11-2, and López was 28 with a record of 31-1. Salido was on a 3-fight winning streak and López was coming off a win. Salido stopped Juan Manuel López via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
3. Orlando Salido draws with Francisco Vargas
On June 4, 2016 Orlando Salido fought Francisco Vargas for the WBC super featherweight title. Salido was 35 years old with a record of 43-13-3, and Vargas was 31 with a record of 23-0-1. Vargas was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
4. Orlando Salido draws with Román Martínez in their 2nd fight
On September 12, 2015 Orlando Salido fought Román Martínez for the WBO super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Salido was 34 years old with a record of 43-13-2, and Martínez was 32 with a record of 29-2-2. Salido was coming off a loss, while Martínez was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.