Gary Salazar: record, next fight and profile →
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Undefeated lightweight Lydell Rhodes (20-0) had a tougher than expected fight against Alejandro (18-14). One judge saw the fight even at 57-57 but Rhodes pulled out the victory in the other 2 cards 58-56. Super welterweight prospect Danny Valdivia improved to 3-0 when he defeated German Valdez (3-4) via unanimous decision. Valdivia dominated from the opening bell and won 40-36 on all 3 cards.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated super featherweight prospect Gary Salazar to discuss his recent promotional signing with Top Rank, returning to action on the undercard of an ESPN Friday Night Fights card at the Mandalay Bay, plans in the future and more.
Las Vegas - Gary Salazar, America's top-rated amateur bantamweight from Fresno, has signed a promotional contract with Top Rank. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum made the announcement today. "We are very excited about Gary signing with Top Rank," Arum said. Salazar was tabbed by many as the bantamweight who would represent Team USA in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
11-time amateur champion Gary Salazar (2-0, 2 KOs) knocked out Carlos Gonzalez in the first round of a scheduled four round bout. A left hook to the top of Gonzalez's head dropped him to one knee. Referee Raul Caiz, Jr. counted Gonzalez (1-5) out at 1:40.
By Ryan Maquiñana Gary Salazar, one of America’s top-rated amateur bantamweights, has decided to join the professional ranks. Salazar, from Fresno, Calif., introduced himself to the international scene at last year’s AIBA Youth World Championships with a run to the quarterfinals in the 123-pound division. However, the 18-year-old phenom tabbed by many as the favorite to represent the United States in Rio 2016 has concluded that he’s ready for the next level.