Samuel “Silent Assassin” Salva

Place of Birth: Gingoog City, Philippines

22 W – 3 L – 0 D · 15 KO

Ranking June 2026: WBO #8

Career: 2016–present

Philippines Philippines MinProBA Minimumweight

Won: Oct 15, 2017 TKO R1 Marco John RementizoLost: Oct 15, 2018 Vacated

07 Sep 2019 IBF World Minimumweight vs Pedro Taduran [L-RTD]

About Samuel Salva

Samuel “Silent Assassin” Salva (born February 11, 1997 in Gingoog, Philippines) is a Filipino professional boxer who has campaigned in the mini-flyweight and light-flyweight divisions. He earned an IBF world title shot in 2019 after defeating Rene Mark Cuarto in an eliminator, later challenging Pedro Taduran in the first all-Filipino world title fight held in the Philippines in 94 years. With a career record of 24 fights, 21 wins (14 by knockout), and 3 losses, Salva remains a notable contender known for his aggressive style and resilience.

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Bio last updated: 21 Apr 2026

Fight Record 25 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
25	16 May 2026	Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) Covered Court, Taguig City, PH	Jake Rosal 2-3-0	Minimumweight	W-KO	1/6
24	31 May 2025	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, ZA	Siyakholwa Kuse 8-2-1	Minimumweight	L-UD	10
23	25 Jan 2025	Iligan City, PH	Eldin Guinahon 9-3-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	2/10
22	24 Aug 2024	Yamato Arena, Suita, JP	Yudai Shigeoka 8-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10
21	08 Oct 2023	Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, PH	Jayson Francisco 5-5-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	1/6
20	30 Apr 2022	Dangcagan, PH	Jeffrey Galero 17-7-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/8
19	19 Jan 2020	Central Market Gym, Iligan City, PH	Donny Mabao 23-42-3	Super Flyweight	W-TKO	7/8
18	07 Sep 2019	Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp, Taguig City, PH	Pedro Taduran 13-2-0	Minimumweight	L-RTD	4/12	IBF World Minimumweight
17	23 Mar 2019	Resorts World Hotel, Pasay City, PH	Rene Mark Cuarto 16-1-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	12
16	25 Nov 2018	Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, PH	Jeson Ellarcos 5-11-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	7/8
15	08 Jul 2018	Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan City, PH	Ryan Ralozo 10-27-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
14	13 May 2018	SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City, PH	Oliver Gregorio 10-7-3	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
13	24 Mar 2018	Barangay Maranding, Lala, PH	Jeson Ellarcos 5-8-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/8
12	03 Dec 2017	Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, PH	Jeson Ellarcos 5-6-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/8
11	15 Oct 2017	Robinsons Place Iligan, Iligan City, PH	Marco John Rementizo 3-0-0	Minimumweight	W-TKO	1/8	Philippines MinProBA Minimumweight
10	06 Aug 2017	Barangay Saint Felomina, Iligan City, PH	Donny Mabao 22-31-3	Flyweight	W-TKO	8/10
9	31 May 2017	Barangay Santa Filomena Covered Court, Iligan City, PH	Donny Mabao 22-30-3	Flyweight	W-UD	10
8	28 Mar 2017	Barangay Saint Felomina, Iligan City, PH	Raymon Dayham 8-8-1	Light Flyweight	W-KO	9/10
7	11 Feb 2017	Kabasalan Municipal Gym, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, PH	Jocel Gamalo 5-0-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	7/8
6	08 Dec 2016	Kibawe Gym, Kibawe, Bukidnon, PH	Roland Jay Biendima 2-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-MD	6
5	20 Aug 2016	Aurora Municipal Gym, Aurora, PH	Ryan Ralozo 9-20-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/8
4	15 Jun 2016	Sirawai Gym, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, PH	John Leo Galleposo 3-8-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
3	30 Apr 2016	Central Market Gym, Iligan City, PH	Jomar Caindog 5-0-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
2	13 Mar 2016	Central Market Gym, Iligan City, PH	Marvin Mapa 0-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-RTD	4
1	31 Jan 2016	Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, PH	Michael Dopol 0-6-2	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/4

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

Samuel Salva in the Headlines 3 headline articles

23 May 2025

Silent assassin: Peñalosa insists Taduran’s fists will do the talking

OSAKA, Japan — Looking at Pedro Taduran, you won’t think the little dude could even hurt a fly. “He’…

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗ 08 Sep 2019

Pedro Taduran survives early knockdown to stun Samuel Salva for IBF crown

PEDRO Taduran survived a flush first-round knockdown to stun favored Samuel Salva and win the vacant…

By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph ↗ 11 May 2018

Hungarian Invasion! Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas going to Kansas to upset Olympian Nico Hernandez for IBA Flyweight World title

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