Best fights of René Santiago
Over 10 years as a professional, René Santiago has compiled a 14-4 (9) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. René Santiago defeats Shokichi Iwata
On March 13, 2025 René Santiago fought Shokichi Iwata for the WBO light flyweight title. Santiago was 32 years old with a record of 13-4, and Iwata was 29 with a record of 14-1. Santiago was coming off a win and Iwata was on a 5-fight winning streak. Santiago won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
2. René Santiago defeats Ricardo Astuvilca
On October 30, 2024 René Santiago fought Ricardo Astuvilca for the vacant WBO International light flyweight title. Santiago was 32 years old with a record of 12-4, and Astuvilca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a loss. Santiago won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. René Santiago KOs Kevin Vivas
On October 27, 2023 René Santiago fought Kevin Vivas for the vacant WBO interim light flyweight title. Santiago was 31 years old with a record of 11-3, and Vivas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santiago stopped Kevin Vivas via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
4. René Santiago defeats Israel Vazquez
On January 31, 2020 René Santiago fought Israel Vazquez for the vacant WBO Latino light flyweight title. Santiago was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Vazquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a win. Santiago won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. René Santiago KOs Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo
On November 23, 2019 René Santiago faced Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo. Santiago was 27 years old with a record of 6-2, and Pichardo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a loss. Santiago stopped Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo via TKO in the 1st round.
6. René Santiago KOs Starlin Reyes Sierra
On July 1, 2018 René Santiago faced Starlin Reyes Sierra. Santiago was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Sierra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a loss. Santiago stopped Starlin Reyes Sierra via KO in the 1st round.
7. René Santiago KOs Jose Calderon
On November 7, 2021 René Santiago faced Jose Calderon in a light flyweight bout. Santiago was 29 years old with a record of 8-2, and Calderon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santiago stopped Jose Calderon via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. René Santiago KOs Jesus Miguel Martinez Castillo
On August 25, 2018 René Santiago faced Jesus Miguel Martinez Castillo. Santiago was 26 years old with a record of 5-1, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a win. Santiago stopped Jesus Miguel Martinez Castillo via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. René Santiago KOs Alberto Medina Maldonado
On August 22, 2015 René Santiago faced Alberto Medina Maldonado. Santiago was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Maldonado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Santiago stopped Alberto Medina Maldonado via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. René Santiago KOs Luis Diaz
On April 25, 2015 René Santiago faced Luis Diaz. Santiago was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a win. Santiago stopped Luis Diaz via TKO in the 2nd round.