Rod Salka (born February 28, 1983) is an American professional boxer and politician.
Background Born and raised in Bunola, Pennsylvania, Salka served ten years as part of the United States National Guard, joining in 2001. In 2016, he ran as a Republican in the 38th House District of Pennsylvania.Field, Nick (February 1, 2016). "Professional Boxer Enters Political Arena". PoliticsPA. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
Professional career Salka vs. García Salka is most notable for facing light welterweight world champion Danny García on August 9, 2014, a fight in which Salka was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Before and after the event, the fight was heavily criticized by boxing observers as a mismatch.Santoliquito, Joseph (August 9, 2015). "Danny Garcia makes easy work of Rod Salka". The Ring. Retrieved October 26, 2015.Rivera, Miguel (March 14, 2018). "Francisco Vargas vs. Rod Salka on April 12 at Fantasy Springs". BoxingScene. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
Salka vs. Vargas On April 12, 2018, Salka faced former super featherweight world champion Francisco Vargas. During the fight, Salka created controversy by wearing trunks featuring a red, white and blue brick wall pattern and the phrase "America 1st", a reference to Donald Trump's proposed border wall and slogan and policy. Salka would go on to retire on his stool at the end of round six, after being knockdown down by a Vargas combination which left him cut over his left eye.Hale, Andreas (April 13, 2018). "Mexico's Francisco Vargas pummels opponent wearing 'America 1st' trunks into submission". Yahoo Sports. Yahoo!. Retrieved January 26, 2019.Lauletta, Tyler (April 13, 2018). "An American boxer wearing trunks supporting Trump's wall got knocked out by a Mexican opponent". Business Insider. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes30Loss24–6Alex SaucedoKO1 (8), Nov 2, 201929Loss24–5Francisco VargasRTD6 (8), Apr 12, 201828Win24–4Jayro DuranUD8Sep 23, 201727Win23–4Justin SaviUD8Aug 27, 201626Win22–4Michal DufekUD8May 13, 201625Win21–4Noel EchevarriaKO6 (8), May 16, 201524Win20–4Monty Meza-ClayUD10Nov 14, 201423Loss19–4Danny GarcíaKO2 (10), Aug 9, 201422Win19–3Alexei ColladoUD10Apr 18, 201421Loss18–3Ricardo ÁlvarezMD10Dec 14, 201320Win18–2Ryan BelascoUD10Oct 12, 201319Win17–2Osnel CharlesUD8May 3, 201318Win16–2Emmanuel LuceroTKO5 (10), Feb 2, 201317Loss15–2Dorin SpiveyMD10Oct 12, 201216Win15–1Joseph Laryea8Jun 23, 201215Win14–1Angel RiosUD8Apr 7, 201214Win13–1Fernando RodriguezUD6Nov 17, 201113Win12–1Gabriel MorrisUD6Aug 26, 201112Loss11–1Guillermo SanchezUD8Nov 24, 201011Win11–0Ikem OrjiUD8Jun 30, 201010Win10–0Mario HayesUD6Jan 22, 20109Win9–0Devarise CraytonUD6Sep 30, 20098Win8–0James VentryUD6Jun 24, 20097Win7–0Victor VasquezUD6Mar 6, 20096Win6–0Jose CaraballoUD4May 30, 20085Win5–0Ryan MaraldoUD4Apr 5, 20084Win4–0Eric Burke4Feb 29, 20083Win3–0Shane Gierke4 (4), Oct 30, 20072Win2–0Ahmed Poskovic3 (4), Sep 22, 20071Win1–0Federico Flores Jr.4Jul 21, 2007
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