Saludar arrives in Japan to fight on June 10
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
FROILAN “The Sniper” Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato is now in Tokyo today, June 7 to fight unbeaten Yutai Sakai of Japan on June 10 at the Korakuen Hall.
The 37-year-old Saludar [37-9-1, 26KOs] is accompanied by Coach Dondon Jimenea of Sanman Boxing from General Santos City.
Saludar, who is ranked PH no. 6 bantamweight, had two fights last year.
He first knockout Jeny Boy Boca of Bukidnon in the 4th round last July 11 at the Venue 88 in General Santos City.
Saludar then lost to Charlton Malajika by a 4th round technical knockout last October 4 at Kempton Park in Emperors Palace, South Africa.
Sakai [7-0-0, 6KOs], on the other hand, recently beat Wesley Caga of Paranaque City by a unanimous decision last March 24 in Tokyo.
The 8-round fight is promoted by Hideyuki Ohashi of Ohashi Promotions.
THE FIGHT.
Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar [left] with trainer Dondon Jimenea of Sanman Boxing from General Santos City
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