Best fights of Orlando Canizales
Over 15 years as a professional, Orlando Canizales has compiled a 50-5-1 (37) record, including 23 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Orlando Canizales loses to Junior Jones via split decision
On March 23, 1996 Orlando Canizales fought Junior Jones for the vacant IBC super bantamweight title. Canizales was 30 years old with a record of 42-2-1, and Jones was 25 with a record of 39-2. Canizales was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 6-fight winning streak. Canizales lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jones.
2. Orlando Canizales KOs Gerardo Martinez
On February 26, 1994 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Gerardo Martinez. Canizales was 28 years old with a record of 35-1-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was coming off a win. Canizales stopped Gerardo Martinez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Orlando Canizales KOs Rolando Bohol
On June 7, 1994 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Rolando Bohol. Canizales was 28 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Bohol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 2-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Rolando Bohol via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Orlando Canizales KOs Paul Gonzales in their 2nd fight
On June 10, 1990 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Paul Gonzales. It was their second meeting. Canizales was 24 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Gonzales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 13-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Paul Gonzales via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Orlando Canizales KOs Jimmy Navarro
On November 29, 1988 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Jimmy Navarro. Canizales was 23 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Navarro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 9-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Jimmy Navarro via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Orlando Canizales KOs Eddie Rangel
On August 14, 1990 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Eddie Rangel. Canizales was 24 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Rangel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 14-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Eddie Rangel via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Orlando Canizales KOs Billy Hardy in their 2nd fight
On May 4, 1991 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Billy Hardy. It was their second meeting. Canizales was 25 years old with a record of 27-1-1, and Hardy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 16-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Billy Hardy via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Orlando Canizales KOs Clarence Adams
On March 27, 1993 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Clarence Adams. Canizales was 27 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 22-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Clarence Adams via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
9. Orlando Canizales KOs Ray Minus
On December 21, 1991 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Ray Minus. Canizales was 26 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Minus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 18-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Ray Minus via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
10. Orlando Canizales KOs Kelvin Seabrooks in their 2nd fight
On June 24, 1989 Orlando Canizales defended his IBF bantamweight title against Kelvin Seabrooks. It was their second meeting. Canizales was 23 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Seabrooks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canizales was on a 10-fight winning streak. Canizales stopped Kelvin Seabrooks via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.