MANILA, Philippines — Former boxing world champion Vic Saludar will headline the first world title fight in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic started when he takes on compatriot Robert Paradero on Feb. 20 in Laguna.
The bout is for the vacant WBA minimumweight title and will be held at an open-air football stadium in Bian.
The all-Filipino clash had already been pushed back twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two were originally slated to fight last Dec. 5 before their encounter got moved to Jan. 30.
But the delay only prolonged what promises to be an exciting matchup.
“I can’t tell what’s going to happen in the fight. We’re both trained hard and prepared t…
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