Rod Salka
| Rod Salka | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Lightning Rod |
| Rated at | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67 1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
February 28, 1983 Bunola, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
Rod Salka is an American professional boxer.[2] He is most notable for facing Danny García in 2014, a fight in which Salka was brutally knocked out in two rounds.[3] Before and after the event, the fight was heavily criticized by boxing observers as a mismatch.[4]
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 27 fights | 23 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 19 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Win | 23–4 | Justin Savi | UD | 8 | Aug 27, 2016 | The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, North Strabane, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 22–4 | Michal Dufek | UD | 8 | May 13, 2016 | The Fight Company, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 21–4 | Noel Echevarria | KO | 6 (8), 2:57 | May 16, 2015 | The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, North Strabane, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBA–NABA USA super featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 20–4 | Monty Meza-Clay | UD | 10 | Nov 14, 2014 | Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title |
| 23 | Loss | 19–4 | Danny García | KO | 2 (10), 2:31 | Aug 9, 2014 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 19–3 | Alexei Collado | UD | 10 | Apr 18, 2014 | Convention Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 18–3 | Ricardo Álvarez | MD | 10 | Dec 14, 2013 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | For WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Ryan Belasco | UD | 10 | Oct 12, 2013 | Green Tree, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained WBA–NABA USA lightweight title; Won vacant IBO International lightweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Osnel Charles | UD | 8 | May 3, 2013 | Cal U Convocation Center, California, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Emmanuel Lucero | TKO | 5 (10), 0:55 | Feb 2, 2013 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBA–NABA USA lightweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 15–2 | Dorin Spivey | MD | 10 | Oct 12, 2012 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For WBA–NABA lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Joseph Laryea | SD | 8 | Jun 23, 2012 | Green Tree, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Angel Rios | UD | 8 | Apr 7, 2012 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Fernando Rodriguez | UD | 6 | Nov 17, 2011 | Club South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Gabriel Morris | UD | 6 | Aug 26, 2011 | Court Time Sports Center, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 12 | Loss | 11–1 | Guillermo Sanchez | UD | 8 | Nov 24, 2010 | Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ikem Orji | UD | 8 | Jun 30, 2010 | Heinz Field VIP Tent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Mario Hayes | UD | 6 | Jan 22, 2010 | Hilton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Devarise Crayton | UD | 6 | Sep 30, 2009 | Heinz Field VIP Tent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | James Ventry | UD | 6 | Jun 24, 2009 | I.C. Light Amphitheater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Victor Vasquez | UD | 6 | Mar 6, 2009 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jose Caraballo | UD | 4 | May 30, 2008 | ExpoMart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ryan Maraldo | UD | 4 | Apr 5, 2008 | Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Eric Burke | UD | 4 | Feb 29, 2008 | Days Inn, Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Shane Gierke | TKO | 4 (4), 1:06 | Oct 30, 2007 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ahmed Poskovic | RTD | 3 (4), 3:00 | Sep 22, 2007 | IceoPlex at Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Federico Flores Jr. | MD | 4 | Jul 21, 2007 | Heinz Field South Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Regional titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Luis Ramos Jr. |
WBA–NABA lightweight champion February 2, 2013 – December 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Reynaldo Ojeda |
| Vacant Title last held by Ben Jones |
IBO International lightweight champion October 12, 2013 – December 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Xolisani Ndongeni |
| Vacant Title last held by Anthony Lora |
WBC FECARBOX lightweight champion April 18, 2014 – August 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Himself |
| Vacant Title last held by Himself |
WBC FECARBOX lightweight champion November 14, 2014 – May 2015 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Reynaldo Ojeda |
| Vacant Title last held by Omar Douglas |
WBA–NABA super featherweight champion May 16, 2015 – February 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Bekman Soylybayev |
References
- ↑ Oliver, Jeff (November 14, 2013). "Bunola-native boxer Salka signs with Golden Boy Promotions". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Richard Mellon Scaife. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ Professional boxing record for Rod Salka from BoxRec. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ Gallagher, Sean (August 11, 2014). "Danny Garcia knocks out Rod Salka with devastating left hook during second round of their clash in Brooklyn on Saturday night". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ Santoliquito, Joseph (August 9, 2015). "Danny Garcia makes easy work of Rod Salka". The Ring. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
External links
- Rod Salka article at Fightnews
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