GENERAL SANTOS CITY (30 April 2015) – Another boxing champ has emerged from the ranks of the “Generals”.
Froilan Saludar, 26, a resident of Silway, Barangay West won the vacant WBO Intercontinental Flyweight Belt on April 25 in Haikou, China against Indonesian boxer Faris Nenngo via TKO on the 5th round.
Days after his victory, Saludar flew home to Gensan and was feted by the city government.
City Mayor Ronnel Rivera met Saludar and commended him for bringing honor and glory to the city.
“It is really a surprise for me to be celebrated by the local government of Gensan. I’ve been fighting for quite a time now but it is only this time that I receive a treatment like a superstar,” Saludar said.
“It is like a birthday gift for me,” said Saludar who celebrated his birthday on April 26.
Saludar, now with a record of (22-1-1, 14KO), is now holding five belts. He also holds the WBO Asia Pacific Youth title, WBO Asia Pacific title, Interim WBO Oriental Flyweight title, and WBO Youth title.
For Mayor Rivera, celebrating the victory of the residents of Gensan is a way of promoting the city as the wellspring of winners.
“We have to acknowledge the achievement of our people. The local government will do its best to give honor those who honor the city,” the mayor said.
Mayor Rivera and Saludar also stressed their support to Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao in his coming fight against Floyd Mayweather. (Gensan CPIO/ Ian John Lagare)
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