Best fights of Carlos Cañizales
Over 12 years as a professional, Carlos Cañizales has compiled a 28-4-1 (20) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carlos Cañizales KOs Panya Pradabsri in their 2nd fight
On August 1, 2025 Carlos Cañizales fought Panya Pradabsri for the vacant WBC light flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cañizales was 32 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Pradabsri was 34 with a record of 43-2. Cañizales was coming off a loss, while Pradabsri was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cañizales stopped Panya Pradabsri via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Carlos Cañizales loses to Kenshiro Teraji via majority decision
On January 23, 2024 Carlos Cañizales fought Kenshiro Teraji for the WBA (Unified), WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring light flyweight titles. Cañizales was 30 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Teraji was 32 with a record of 22-1. Both Cañizales and Teraji were on a 4-fight winning streak. Cañizales lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Teraji.
3. Carlos Cañizales defeats Ivan Garcia Balderas
On July 19, 2024 Carlos Cañizales fought Ivan Garcia Balderas for the vacant WBC Silver light flyweight title. Cañizales was 31 years old with a record of 26-2-1, and Balderas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was coming off a loss. Cañizales won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Carlos Cañizales defeats Sho Kimura
On May 26, 2019 Carlos Cañizales defended his WBA (Regular) light flyweight title against Sho Kimura. Cañizales was 26 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Kimura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Cañizales won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Carlos Cañizales defeats Reiya Konishi
On March 18, 2018 Carlos Cañizales fought Reiya Konishi for the vacant WBA (Regular) light flyweight title. Cañizales was 25 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Konishi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Cañizales won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Carlos Cañizales KOs Armando Hernandez Torres
On August 20, 2022 Carlos Cañizales fought Armando Hernandez Torres for the vacant WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title. Cañizales was 29 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cañizales stopped Armando Hernandez Torres via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Carlos Cañizales loses to Panya Pradabsri via majority decision
On December 26, 2024 Carlos Cañizales fought Panya Pradabsri for the vacant WBC light flyweight title. Cañizales was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Pradabsri was 33 with a record of 42-2. Cañizales was coming off a win and Pradabsri was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cañizales lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pradabsri.
8. Carlos Cañizales KOs Ganigan López
On March 26, 2022 Carlos Cañizales fought Ganigan López for the vacant WBA Continental Americas light flyweight title. Cañizales was 29 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was coming off a win. Cañizales stopped Ganigan López via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Carlos Cañizales KOs Lü Bin
On July 15, 2018 Carlos Cañizales defended his WBA (Regular) light flyweight title against Lü Bin. Cañizales was 25 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Bin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Cañizales stopped Lü Bin via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
10. Carlos Cañizales KOs Edicson Fuenmayor in their 2nd fight
On May 9, 2015 Carlos Cañizales fought Edicson Fuenmayor for the vacant Venezuelan light flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cañizales was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Fuenmayor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cañizales was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Cañizales stopped Edicson Fuenmayor via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.