Professional Career
Saldivar turned pro in 1961 and won the Mexican featherweight title with a second-round knockout of Juan RamÃrez on February 8, 1964. His first major victory came on June 1 of that same year when he defeated future lightweight champion and hall of fame member Ismael Laguna. Before challenging for a world title, he accumulated a record of 25-1, with his sole loss coming via a contested disqualification, which he later avenged by knock out.
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