Christian Araneta

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Christian Araneta
Born
Christian Aniadas Araneta

(1995-03-16) 16 March 1995 (age 29)
Cebu, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesThe Bomb
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights25
Wins23
Wins by KO18
Losses2

Christian Aniadas Araneta (born 16 March 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer.

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Boxing career

Araneta made his professional debut against Garry Rojo on 7 September 2013. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. Araneta amassed a 13–0 record during the next three years, [2] before facing Demsi Manufoe for vacant WBO Oriental light flyweight title, his first major regional title, on 18 March 2017. [3] He won the fight by a first-round knockout. [4] After capturing his first major regional title, Araneta faced Ian Ligutan in a stay-busy fight on 3 April 2018. He won the fight by knockout, 45 seconds into the second round. [5]

Araneta faced Jerry Tomogdan for the vacant WBC-ABC Silver light flyweight title on 18 August 2018. [6] He won the fight by a late twelfth-round stoppage, knocking Tomogdan out with just two seconds remaining in the round. [7] Araneta was next booked to face Vincent Bautista on 22 December 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 80–72, 79–73 and 79–73. [8]

His 17–0 record earned Araneta the opportunity to face Daniel Valladares in an IBF light flyweight title eliminator on 7 September 2019, at the Arena José Sulaimán in Monterrey, Mexico, in his first fight outside of the Philippines. [9] He retired from the bout at the end of the fourth round, citing an injury to his right shoulder. [10]

After suffering the first loss of his professional career, Araneta was scheduled to face Richard Rosales on 7 October 2020, following a thirteen-month absence from the sport. [11] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99–89, 100–88 and 99–98. [12] Araneta next faced Roland Jay Biendima on 18 December 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. [13]

Araneta was booked to face Sivenathi Nontshinga in an IBF light flyweight title eliminator on 24 April 2021, at the Boardwalk Casino in Gqeberha, South Africa, in what was only his second fight outside of the Philippines. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the bout 114–113 for Nontshinga, while the third judge awarded him a 115–112 scorecard. Araneta scored the sole knockdown of the fight in the twelfth round, dropping his opponent with a straight left. [15]

Following his second professional loss, Araneta was scheduled to face Richard Claveras on 16 July 2021. [16] He made quick work of his opponent, forcing a corner stoppage at the 1:51 minute mark of the opening round. [17] Araneta faced Arnold Garde on 22 October 2021, in his final fight of the year. [18] He once again won by a first-round stoppage. [19]

Araneta faced the one-time WBA mini-flyweight title challenger Toto Landero at Kumbati 13 on June 17, 2022. [20] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [21] Araneta next faced the Thai veteran Jakrawut Majungoen on 1 April 2023. He won the fight by a ninth-round knockout. [22]

A resurgent Araneta was hungry for a world championship opportunity, eventually they arranged him against compatriot Arvin Magramo, taking place at the fresh Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu, serving as the main event of the Kumbati 16 boxing card, in front of Araneta's hometown crowd of Cebu, the bout was sanctioned in hopes that the victor would face the one who prevails in the Adrian Curiel vs. Sivenathi Nontshinga's rematch bout as the match Araneta was about to face was declared as an IBF light-flyweight title eliminator, the stakes looked impressive, during the match however, Araneta immediately threw bombs and eventually connected an uppercut that scored a knockdown during the first round of their affair, Magramo was able to beat the count, however, the inevitable was unavoidable, Araneta immediately went back into the attack and threw a left hand followed by a right hook en route to a referee stoppage to close the show, prevailing as the mandatory challenger against the eventual IBF light flyweight champion. [23]

Professional boxing record

26 fights24 wins2 losses
By knockout191
By decision51
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win24–2Arvin MagramoTKO1 (12), 1:5026 Jan 2024 Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, PhilippinesIBF light flyweight title eliminator
25Win23–2Jakrawut MajungoenKO9 (10), 1:251 Apr 2023Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24Win22–2 Toto Landero UD1017 Jun 2022Parkmall Mandaue City, Mandaue City, Philippines
23Win21–2Arnold GardeKO1 (10), 2:2522 Oct 2021IPI Compound, Cebu, Philippines
22Win20–2Richard ClaverasTKO1 (10), 1:3116 Jul 2021Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City, Philippines
21Loss19–2 Sivenathi Nontshinga UD1224 Apr 2021Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha, South Africa
20Win19–1Roland Jay BiendimaKO1 (10), 2:1518 Dec 2020IPI Compound, Cebu, Philippines
19Win18–1Richard RosalesUD107 Oct 2020IPI Compound, Cebu, Philippines
18Loss17–1 Daniel Valladares RTD4 (12), 3:007 Sep 2019Arena José Sulaimán, Monterrey, Mexico
17Win17–0Vincent BautistaUD822 Dec 2018Robinson's Galleria, Cebu, Philippines
16Win16–0Jerry TomogdanKO12 (12), 2:5818 Aug 2018Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBC-ABC Silver light flyweight title
15Win15–0Ian LigutanKO2 (6), 0:453 Apr 2018Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
14Win14–0Demsi ManufoeKO1 (12), 1:4118 Mar 2017Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental light flyweight title
13Win13–0Philip Luis CuerdoKO7 (10), 1:062 Dec 2016Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
12Win12–0Charlie CabillaTKO1 (10), 1:3830 Jul 2016Robinson's Galleria, Cebu, Philippines
11Win11–0Ryan TampusSD109 Jan 2016Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
10Win10–0Jesse EspinasTKO8 (10), 2:4512 Sep 2015Sabang Gym, Danao City, Philippines
9Win9–0Jason NeriKO4 (8), 2:4714 Jun 2015Lantapan Municipal Gym, Lantapan, Philippines
8Win8–0Charlie CabillaRTD8 (10), 3:0014 Jun 2015Cawayan Social Center, Cawayan, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines Boxing Federation light flyweight title
7Win7–0Belmar PlazaTKO1 (8), 2:4210 Jan 2015Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
6Win6–0Bonjun LoperezTKO2 (8), 1:515 Oct 2014Glan Municipal Gym, Glan, Philippines
5Win5–0Melmark DignosTKO4 (6), 2:1623 Aug 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
4Win4–0Dondon AmparadoTKO2 (4), 2:0724 May 2014Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
3Win3–0Jessie SuacasaUD620 Mar 2014Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
2Win2–0Reymund FerminKO1 (4), 2:4610 Jan 2014Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
1Win1–0Garry RojoKO3 (4), 0:497 Sep 2013Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Philippines

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