Best fights of John Castañeda
Over 14 years as a professional, John Castañeda has compiled a 21-9-1 (14) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Castañeda defeats Kang Kyung-ho
On November 11, 2023 John Castañeda faced Kang Kyung-ho in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 31 years old with a record of 20-6, and Kyung-ho was 36 with a record of 19-9. Castañeda was coming off a win and Kyung-ho was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castañeda won via unanimous decision.
2. John Castañeda loses to Chris Gutiérrez via split decision
On April 26, 2025 John Castañeda faced Chris Gutiérrez in a featherweight bout. Castañeda was 33 years old with a record of 21-7, and Gutiérrez was 34 with a record of 21-6-2. Castañeda was coming off a loss, while Gutiérrez was coming off a win. Castañeda lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gutiérrez.
3. John Castañeda loses to Alateng Heili via split decision
On September 26, 2026 John Castañeda faced Alateng Heili in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 34 years old with a record of 21-8-1, and Heili was 34 with a record of 17-10-2. Heili was coming off a loss. Castañeda lost via split decision. Went the distance with Heili.
4. John Castañeda chokes out Miles Johns
On February 5, 2022 John Castañeda faced Miles Johns in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 30 years old with a record of 18-5, and Johns was 27 with a record of 12-1. Castañeda was coming off a win and Johns was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castañeda submitted Miles Johns via choke-out in the 3rd round.
5. John Castañeda KOs Eddie Wineland
On February 20, 2021 John Castañeda faced Eddie Wineland in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 29 years old with a record of 17-5, and Wineland was 36 with a record of 24-14-1. Both Castañeda and Wineland were coming off a loss. Castañeda stopped Eddie Wineland via TKO in the 1st round.
6. John Castañeda submits Kevin Moreyra
On November 11, 2017 John Castañeda faced Kevin Moreyra in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 25 years old with a record of 14-2, and Moreyra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañeda was on a 9-fight winning streak. Castañeda submitted Kevin Moreyra via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. John Castañeda loses to Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision
On July 26, 2020 John Castañeda faced Nathaniel Wood in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 28 years old with a record of 17-4, and Wood was 26 with a record of 15-4. Castañeda was coming off a win, while Wood was coming off a loss. Castañeda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wood.
8. John Castañeda KOs Joe Pearson
On August 22, 2015 John Castañeda faced Joe Pearson in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 23 years old with a record of 6-2, and Pearson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañeda was coming off a win. Castañeda stopped Joe Pearson via TKO in the 1st round.
9. John Castañeda submits Pedro Velasco
On May 16, 2015 John Castañeda faced Pedro Velasco in a bantamweight bout. Castañeda was 23 years old with a record of 5-2, and Velasco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañeda was coming off a loss. Castañeda submitted Pedro Velasco via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. John Castañeda KOs Adam Schumacher
On November 2, 2013 John Castañeda faced Adam Schumacher in a lightweight bout. Castañeda was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Schumacher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañeda was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Castañeda stopped Adam Schumacher via TKO in the 1st round.