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By Jake Donovan - If there’s one lesson that has been learned in the oft-hard luck career of Orlando, it’s to never rest on his laurels.
Not even the sweet taste of success from last year’s monster upset stoppage win over previously unbeaten Juan Manuel Lopez was enough to change who he has always been – a business-first fighter who remains grateful for the opportunities thrown his way.
It was why the 31-year old chose to remain active in 2011 in the absence of big fights to complement what he achieved in Puerto Rico last April. Two stay busy fights remained a far more productive year than sitting on his ass waiting for whatever opportunity comes his way.
It is also why this weekend’s featherweight title fight rematch returns to La Isla Encanta, rather than Salido holding out for something much closer to home. The Mexican didn’t in any way attempt to use his newfound championship status for any kind of leverage.
Instead, he picked up a couple of wins and then when the moment came, signed on the dotted line to once again face Lopez. The fight takes place at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, once again airing on Showtime (Saturday, 10PM ET/PT).
The terms could have been better, but for Salido they were simply good enough to move forward.
“It didn’t matter to me where the fight took place. I don’t care where I fight, I just care that I fight,” said Salido (37-11-2, 25KO), who rides a three-fight win streak heading into this weekend. “I went to Puerto Rico to face him the first time because I wanted the fight and I wanted his title. [Click Here To Read More]
Not even the sweet taste of success from last year’s monster upset stoppage win over previously unbeaten Juan Manuel Lopez was enough to change who he has always been – a business-first fighter who remains grateful for the opportunities thrown his way.
It was why the 31-year old chose to remain active in 2011 in the absence of big fights to complement what he achieved in Puerto Rico last April. Two stay busy fights remained a far more productive year than sitting on his ass waiting for whatever opportunity comes his way.
It is also why this weekend’s featherweight title fight rematch returns to La Isla Encanta, rather than Salido holding out for something much closer to home. The Mexican didn’t in any way attempt to use his newfound championship status for any kind of leverage.
Instead, he picked up a couple of wins and then when the moment came, signed on the dotted line to once again face Lopez. The fight takes place at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, once again airing on Showtime (Saturday, 10PM ET/PT).
The terms could have been better, but for Salido they were simply good enough to move forward.
“It didn’t matter to me where the fight took place. I don’t care where I fight, I just care that I fight,” said Salido (37-11-2, 25KO), who rides a three-fight win streak heading into this weekend. “I went to Puerto Rico to face him the first time because I wanted the fight and I wanted his title. [Click Here To Read More]
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