After failing to make weight in his last fight, Salido decided to move up to the super featherweight division. In his first fight at his new weight, he fought Thailand boxer Terdsak Kokietgym for the WBO Interim super featherweight title.
Due to not meeting his weight requirement in his previous match, Salido opted to elevate to the super featherweight category. For his inaugural fight at this heavier division, he engaged in a contest with Thailand's Terdsak Kokietgym for the WBO Interim super featherweight championship.