Orlando Canizales
Orlando Canizales (born November 25, 1965) is an American boxer who won the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title and defended it against a tied record of 15 times.[1]
Orlando Canizales | |
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Real name | Orlando Canizales |
Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
Nationality | American |
Born | Laredo, Webb County Texas, USA | November 25, 1965
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 57 |
Wins | 50 |
Wins by KO | 37 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Boxing career
Canizales turned professional in 1984 and was undefeated in twelve fights (one fight was a draw) before meeting the 1984 Olympic gold medalist Paul Gonzales in 1986. Gonzales defeated him over twelve rounds. Canizales rebounded from that defeat, however, and on July 9, 1988, he won the IBF bantamweight title by knocking out defending titlist Kelvin Seabrooks in the fifteenth round. He tied the division record for consecutive title defences at 15 set by Manuel Ortiz. [1] His victims included old foe Gonzales, former flyweight champion Rolando Bohol, British champion Billy Hardy, and future champion Clarence "Bones" Adams. Many people incorrectly state that Orlando Canizales made 16 consecutive defences. This is due to many of them counting a no contest with Derrick Whiteboy as a title defence. No contests are not title defences however as the champion can't defend his title in a match that isn't considered to be a proper boxing contest.
In January 1995, Canizales attempted to win a title in the junior featherweight division. World Boxing Association champion Wilfredo Vazquez prevented him from doing so, winning a twelve-round split decision.
He continued fighting until 1999, when future champion Frank Toledo defeated him via ten-round split decision. He retired after that loss.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on July 14, 2009. With his parents watching, an emotional Canizales approached the podium and delivered a heartfelt speech. "Boxing has taught me a lot in life -- that dedication, discipline and determination will pay off in the long run and not to be easily swayed by obstacles and bumps in the road."
Personal
He was born in Laredo, the seat of Webb County in South Texas. There he began training at the age of ten at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. He is the younger brother of fellow bantamweight world champion Gaby Canizales. Both brothers obtained the title of world boxing champion at the same age and weight.[2]
The Orlando & Gaby Canizales Boxing Gym and Community Center on Guadalupe Street in Laredo is named in honor of the boxing brothers. The facility was expanded in 2014.[2]
Professional boxing record
57 fights | 50 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 37 | 0 |
By decision | 13 | 5 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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57 | Loss | 50-5-1 (1) | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Sep 24 1999 | ![]() |
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56 | Win | 50-4-1 (1) | ![]() |
RTD | 6 (10) | Jun 4 1999 | ![]() |
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55 | Loss | 49-4-1 (1) | ![]() |
MD | 10 | Dec 11 1998 | ![]() |
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54 | Win | 49-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | Oct 22 1998 | ![]() |
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53 | Win | 48-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 29 1998 | ![]() |
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52 | Win | 47-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 7 (10) | Mar 21 1998 | ![]() |
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51 | Win | 46-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
MD | 12 | Jul 25 1997 | ![]() |
Retained IBA featherweight title |
50 | Win | 45-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
RTD | 5 (10) | May 9 1997 | ![]() |
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49 | Win | 44-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 4 (10) | Mar 1 1997 | ![]() |
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48 | Win | 43-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12) | Nov 3 1996 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBA featherweight title |
47 | Loss | 42–3-1 (1) | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Mar 23 1996 | ![]() |
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46 | Win | 42-2-1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12) | Nov 4 1995 | ![]() |
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45 | Win | 41-2-1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (12) | Sep 12 1995 | ![]() |
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44 | Win | 40–2-1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jul 15 1995 | ![]() |
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43 | Win | 39–2-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | Jun 10 1995 | ![]() |
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42 | Loss | 38-2-1 (1) | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Jan 7 1995 | ![]() |
For WBA super bantamweight title |
41 | Win | 38-1-1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Oct 15 1994 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
40 | Win | 37-1-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 5 (12) | Jun 7 1994 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
39 | Win | 36–1-1 (1) | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (12) | Feb 26 1994 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
38 | Win | 35–1-1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Nov 20 1993 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
37 | NC | 34-1-1 (1) | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) | Jun 19 1993 | ![]() |
IBF bantamweight title at stake |
36 | Win | 34-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 (12) | Mar 27 1993 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
35 | Win | 33-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Sep 18 1992 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
34 | Win | 32-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 8 (10) | Jul 11 1992 | ![]() |
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33 | Win | 31-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Apr 23 1992 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
32 | Win | 30-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 (12) | Dec 21 1991 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
31 | Win | 29-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Sep 21 1991 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
30 | Win | 28-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (12) | May 4 1991 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
29 | Win | 27-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Dec 14 1990 | ![]() |
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28 | Win | 26-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (12) | Aug 14 1990 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
27 | Win | 25-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12) | Jun 10 1990 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
26 | Win | 24-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10) | Apr 27 1990 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 23-1-1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Jan 24 1990 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
24 | Win | 22-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 (12) | Jun 24 1989 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
23 | Win | 21-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (12) | Nov 29 1988 | ![]() |
Retained IBF bantamweight title |
22 | Win | 20-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 15 (15) | Jul 9 1988 | ![]() |
Won IBF bantamweight title |
21 | Win | 19-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12) | Apr 15 1988 | ![]() |
Won vacant USBA super flyweight title |
20 | Win | 18-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (12) | Nov 12 1987 | ![]() |
Won NABF flyweight title |
19 | Win | 17-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (10) | Sep 25 1987 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 16-1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jun 3 1987 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 15-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (10) | Feb 20 1987 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 14-1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10) | Jan 30 1987 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 13-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | Dec 11 1986 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 12-1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8) | Sep 27 1986 | ![]() |
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13 | Loss | 11–1-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jul 20 1986 | ![]() |
For NABF flyweight title |
12 | Win | 11–0-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 6 1986 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 10–0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) | Mar 12 1986 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 9–0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (6) | Dec 12 1985 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 8–0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (6) | Nov 20 1985 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 7–0-1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Oct 18 1985 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 6–0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | Oct 9 1985 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 5–0-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) | Jul 26 1985 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 4–0-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6) | May 9 1985 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 3-0-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6) | Apr 9 1985 | ![]() |
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3 | Draw | 2–0-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Mar 5 1985 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4) | Nov 9 1984 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) | Aug 25 1984 | ![]() |
Professional Debut |
References
- "Orlando Canizales, p. 366" (pdf). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall Of Fame Official Record Book. International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- Malena Charur, "Orlando & Gaby Canizales Boxing Gym and Community Center: Brothers Honored: Facility Located on Guadalupe Street", Laredo Morning Times, May 2, 2014, p. 1
External links
Achievements | ||
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New title | USBA Super Flyweight Champion April 15 – July 9, 1988 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Ray Medel |
Preceded by Kelvin Seabrooks |
IBF Bantamweight Champion 9 July 1988 – 15 October 1994 Vacated |
Succeeded by Harold Mestre |
Titles in pretence | ||
Vacant Title last held by Johnny Vasquez |
World Super Bantamweight Champion IBC Recognition July 15, 1995 - March 23, 1996 |
Succeeded by Junior Jones |