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 defeats Cristóbal Cruz in their 2nd fight
On May 15, 2010 Orlando Salido fought Cristóbal Cruz for the vacant IBF featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Salido was 29 years old with a record of 34-10-2, and Cruz was 32 with a record of 39-11-2. Salido was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salido won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Orlando Salido defeats Carlos Gerena
On September 6, 2002 Orlando Salido faced Carlos Gerena in a super bantamweight bout. Salido was 21 years old with a record of 16-8-2, and Gerena was 31 with a record of 38-3. Salido was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gerena was on a 4-fight winning streak. Salido won via majority decision.