Erbito Salavarria
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Erbito Salavarria is a retired professional boxer from the Philippines. He's also a former WBA and WBC flyweight champion.
in 1970. He lost the belt after being stripped following a draw against Betulio González
in 1971.
In 1975 he captured the WBA flyweight title with a split decision win over Susumu Hanagata. He lost the belt in his first defense to Alfonso Lopez in 1976. He retired in 1978 after a comeback loss.
Biography
Salavarria made his professional debut in 1963. He captured the WBC flyweight title with a TKO win over Chartchai ChionoiChartchai Chionoi
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in 1970. He lost the belt after being stripped following a draw against Betulio González
Betulio González
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in 1971.
In 1975 he captured the WBA flyweight title with a split decision win over Susumu Hanagata. He lost the belt in his first defense to Alfonso Lopez in 1976. He retired in 1978 after a comeback loss.