Orlando Canizales
Orlando Canizales (born November 25, 1965) is an American boxer who won the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title and defended it against record-breaking 15 contenders.[1]
| Orlando Canizales | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Orlando Canizales |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 25, 1965 Laredo, Webb County Texas, USA |
| 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 defended the title against record-breaking fifteen boxers. against fifteen contenders.[1] His victims included old foe Gonzales, former flyweight champion Rolando Bohol, British champion Billy Hardy, and future champion Clarence "Bones" Adams.
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]
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |