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“Mini Pacman” Ready to Challenge “Vicious” Vic Saludar Dec. 21 in the Dominican Republic

By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 26 Oct 2021



With only 4 fights as a pro boxer, rookie 105-pounder Erick “Mini Pacman” Rosa (4-0, 1 KO) of the Dominican Republic can’t wait to challenge the far more experienced and accomplished WBA Minimumweight World Champion “Vicious” Vic Saludar on Dec 21 at the Hotel Catalonia in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Most boxing Fans really think that the more known, battle-tested Saludar, 30, should prevail on fight night... though in boxing anything could happen.

Will the crafty 2-time world champion Vic Saludar (21-4, 11 KO’s) of Polomolok, Cotabato del Sur, easily retain his world title, giving himself a very happy Christmas present?

Or will the 21-year-old “Mini Pacman” shock and rock him to score the boxing biggest upset for 2021? Let’s find out.

The intriguing clash is promoted by Bélgica Peña and Richard Schaefer. May the Best Man Win!!


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