Super bantamweight Celina Salazar, born on November 16, 1988, and now living in San Antonio, Texas, has been boxing since 2003. Photos by: Esteban Erik Stipnieks
In 2005, Celina Salazar first participated in the amateurs and she won a National title in the Silver Gloves in the Kansas. In 2006, she won the San Antonio Regional Golden Gloves.
In 2007, Celina then graduated from McCollum High School. Celina is now a criminal justice major at Palo Alto.
On April 24, 2009, Celina, 123¾, made her pro debut when she fought Lisa Lamb, 122, at the Escapade Plaza, Dallas, Texas, in a four-rounder on the undercard. She won by a unanimous decision with scores of 40-36.
On September 26, 2009, at the Randy’s Ballroom, San Antonio, Texas, she then fought Yvonne Rodriguez, 126, where the fight ended in a four-round split decision in favor of her, which brought her record to 2-0-0 (0KO). Link to story
On December 17, 2009, at the Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, Celina, 125½, had a four-round majority decision over Christina Ruiz, 124½.
In 2010, on August 6th, at the Hard Rock Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Celina, 122¾, had to settle for a split draw with Nohime Dennisson, 123¾. WBAN Report
On October 16, 2010, at the Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, Celina, 122½, had a four-round majority draw with Christina Ruiz, 122½. Erik Stipniek said, “Beyond a shadow of a doubt–the best bout of the night with the talent of Christina and work ethic of Celina Salazar.” link to story
Stipnieks added, ” Celina comes across as a geek shy mild mannered meek and humble shy of the camera. In the gym there is a very real dedication and focus to training and competition. “
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