Erbito Salavarria

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Erbito Salavarria
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Real name Erbito Salvarria
Rated at Flyweight
Nationality Flag of the Philippines Filipino
Birth date January 20, 1946 (1946-01-20) (age 62)
Birth place Santa 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. He's also a former WBA and WBC flyweight champion.

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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 Gonzalez in 1971.

In 1975 he 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.

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