Orlando Canizales

Orlando Canizales (born November 25, 1965) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1999. He held the IBF bantamweight title between July 1988 and December 1994.

Orlando Canizales
Statistics
Real nameOrlando Canizales
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
Reach65 in (165 cm)[1]
Born (1965-11-25) November 25, 1965
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins50
Wins by KO37
Losses5
Draws1
No contests1
Orlando and Gaby Canizales are honored on welcome sign in their hometown of Laredo, Texas

Early life

Canizales who is of Mexican descent 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]

Professional 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.[3] 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."

The Orlando & Gaby Canizales Boxing Gym and Community Center on Guadalupe Street in Laredo is named in honor of Orlando and his brother Gaby.[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
57 Loss 50–5–1 (1) Frank Toledo SD 10 Sep 24, 1999 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Win 50–4–1 (1) Richard De Jesus RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Jun 4, 1999 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Loss 49–4–1 (1) Richard De Jesus MD 10 Dec 11, 1998 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 49–3–1 (1) Tomas Valdez KO 3 (10) Oct 22, 1998 Reseda Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
53 Win 48–3–1 (1) Javier Diaz UD 10 May 29, 1998 Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
52 Win 47–3–1 (1) Jose Luis Montes KO 7 (10), 2:57 Mar 21, 1998 Congress Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 46–3–1 (1) Edwin Santana MD 12 Jul 25, 1997 Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBA featherweight title
50 Win 45–3–1 (1) Manuel Arellano RTD 5 (10), 3:00 May 9, 1997 Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
49 Win 44–3–1 (1) Roland Gomez KO 4 (10), 2:57 Mar 1, 1997 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
48 Win 43–3–1 (1) Sergio Reyes TKO 10 (12), 0:28 Nov 3, 1996 Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant IBA featherweight title
47 Loss 42–3–1 (1) Junior Jones SD 12 Mar 23, 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 42–2–1 (1) Julio Cesar Portillo TKO 2 (12), 2:36 Nov 4, 1995 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
45 Win 41–2–1 (1) Danny Aponte TKO 7 (12), 1:49 Sep 12, 1995 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
44 Win 40–2–1 (1) Johnny Lewus UD 12 Jul 15, 1995 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
43 Win 39–2–1 (1) Kino Rodriguez KO 2 (10), 2:43 Jun 10, 1995 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
42 Loss 38–2–1 (1) Wilfredo Vazquez SD 12 Jan 7, 1995 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. For WBA super bantamweight title
41 Win 38–1–1 (1) Sergio Reyes UD 12 Oct 15, 1994 Martin Field, Laredo, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
40 Win 37–1–1 (1) Rolando Bohol KO 5 (12), 0:27 Jun 7, 1994 Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
39 Win 36–1–1 (1) Gerardo Martinez TKO 4 (12), 2:22 Feb 26, 1994 San Jose State Events Center, San Jose, California, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
38 Win 35–1–1 (1) Juvenal Berrio UD 12 Nov 20, 1993 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained IBF bantamweight title
37 NC 34–1–1 (1) Derrick Whiteboy KO 3 (12), 1:23 Jun 19, 1993 The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S. IBF bantamweight title at stake
36 Win 34–1–1 Clarence Adams TKO 11 (12), 1:32 Mar 27, 1993 Casino Royal, Evian les Bains, France Retained IBF bantamweight title
35 Win 33–1–1 Samuel Duran UD 12 Sep 18, 1992 Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, Montana, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
34 Win 32–1–1 Fernando Ramos KO 8 (10) Jul 11, 1992 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
33 Win 31–1–1 Francisco Alvarez UD 12 Apr 23, 1992 Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France Retained IBF bantamweight title
32 Win 30–1–1 Ray Minus TKO 11 (12), 1:45 Dec 21, 1991 Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
31 Win 29–1–1 Fernie Morales UD 12 Sep 21, 1991 Desert Expo Center, Indio, California, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
30 Win 28–1–1 Billy Hardy TKO 8 (12), 1:08 May 4, 1991 Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
29 Win 27–1–1 Francisco Ortiz UD 10 Dec 14, 1990 Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28 Win 26–1–1 Eddie Rangel KO 5 (12), 0:32 Aug 14, 1990 City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
27 Win 25–1–1 Paul Gonzales TKO 2 (12), 0:30 Jun 10, 1990 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
26 Win 24–1–1 Jesus Portillo TKO 6 (?) Apr 27, 1990 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
25 Win 23–1–1 Billy Hardy SD 12 Jan 24, 1990 Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland, United Kingdom Retained IBF bantamweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Kelvin Seabrooks TKO 11 (12), 0:47 Jun 24, 1989 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 Jimmy Navarro KO 1 (12), 2:39 Nov 29, 1988 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF bantamweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 Kelvin Seabrooks TKO 15 (15), 1:03 Jul 9, 1988 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won IBF bantamweight title
21 Win 19–1–1 Louis Curtis TKO 2 (12), 1:52 Apr 15, 1988 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant USBA super flyweight title
20 Win 18–1–1 Armando Velasco TKO 4 (12), 2:12 Nov 12, 1987 Houston, Texas, U.S. Won NABF flyweight title
19 Win 17–1–1 Jose Olivares KO 4 (10), 0:44 Sep 25, 1987 Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 Alonzo Gonzalez UD 10 Jun 3, 1987 San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 Javier Lucas KO 9 (10), 1:51 Feb 20, 1987 San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
16 Win 14–1–1 Prudencio Cardona TKO 6 (10), 1:58 Jan 30, 1987 Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 13–1–1 Jorge Vazquez KO 2 (10), 1:58 Dec 11, 1986 Marriot Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 Juan Garcia KO 1 (8) Sep 27, 1986 Bluebonnet Convention Center, Victoria, Texas, U.S.
13 Loss 11–1–1 Paul Gonzales UD 12 Jul 20, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Winners All Outdoor Stadium, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. For NABF flyweight title
12 Win 11–0–1 Javier Diaz UD 10 May 6, 1986 La Villita Assembly Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 Cuauhtémoc Villenueva KO 2 (6), 2:08 Mar 12, 1986 Ramada-Houston Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Jorge Fuentes Martinez KO 5 (6) Dec 12, 1985 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Steve Whetstone KO 3 (6) Nov 20, 1985 Woodlands Inn, Conroe, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 Armando Castro UD 6 Oct 18, 1985 West Martin Field, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Rolando Luna KO 1 (6) Oct 9, 1985 Mezzanine Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Manuel Gago TKO 2 (6), 1:04 Jul 26, 1985 Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Nelson Garcia TKO 1 (6), 2:10 May 9, 1985 Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Juan Camero TKO 1 (6) Apr 9, 1985 Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3 Draw 2–0–1 Rogelio Leanos PTS 4 Mar 5, 1985 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Reymundo Eureste KO 1 (4), 3:08 Nov 9, 1984 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Juan Perez TKO 2 (4) Aug 25, 1984 Riverdrive Mall Parking Lot, Laredo, Texas, U.S.

References
  1. HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Wilfredo Vázquez fight.
  2. 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
  3. "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.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title USBA super flyweight champion
April 15 – July 9, 1988
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Ray Medel
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF bantamweight champion
July 9, 1988 - December 21, 1994
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Harold Mestre
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