Gaby Canizales

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Gaby Canizales
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Orlando and Gaby Canizales are honored on welcome sign in their hometown of Laredo, Texas
Born
Jose Canizales

(1960-05-01) May 1, 1960 (age 64)
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Nationality American
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins48
Wins by KO36
Losses8
Draws1

Jose 'Gaby' Canizales (born May 1, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who won the Lineal championship in the bantamweight division.

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Early life

Canizales was born in Laredo in Webb County, Texas.

Pro career

Canizales turned pro in 1979 and in 1983 challenged Jeff Chandler for the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title but lost a decision. In 1986 he landed a shot at Richie Sandoval for the Lineal and WBA bantamweight title. [1] Canizales dominated, and knocked Sandoval down once in the 1st, once in the 5º, and three times in the 7th round, winning via a 7th-round knockout. He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernardo Pinango via decision. In 1990, he challenged Raúl Pérez for the World Boxing Council bantamweight title but lost a decision. In 1991, he fought Miguel Lora for the vacant World Boxing Organization bantamweight title and won via 2nd-round knockout, after being dropped in round one by the Colombian. He lost the belt in his first defense to Duke McKenzie via decision, and retired after the loss.

He is the brother of former bantamweight champion Orlando 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 brothers. The facility was expanded in 2014. [2]

Professional boxing record

57 fights48 wins8 losses
By knockout361
By decision127
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
57Loss48–8–1 Duke McKenzie UD12Jun 30, 199131 years, 60 daysElephant & Castle Centre, Southwark, London, England, U.K.Lost WBO bantamweight title
56Win48–7–1 Miguel Lora KO2 (12)Mar 12, 199130 years, 315 daysThe Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant WBO bantamweight title
55Win47–7–1Felipe TorresTKO10 (10)Nov 14, 199030 years, 197 daysCelebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
54Win46–7–1Jose Luis SotoKO8 (10)Sep 7, 199030 years, 129 daysMunicipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
53Draw45–7–1Francisco ValdezPTS10Jul 16, 199030 years, 76 daysCelebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
52Loss45–7 Raúl Pérez UD12Jan 22, 199029 years, 266 daysGreat Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For WBC bantamweight title
51Win45–6Eduardo LopezTKO5 (10)Dec 9, 198929 years, 222 daysLawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
50Loss44–6 Greg Richardson UD10Jul 17, 198929 years, 77 daysTrump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
49Win44–5Carlos CastroKO1 (?)Apr 22, 198928 years, 356 daysThe Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
48Win43–5Carlos CastroTKO3 (12)Dec 15, 198828 years, 228 daysConvention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant USA Arizona State bantamweight title
47Win42–5Alejandro ValenzuelaSD10Oct 17, 198828 years, 169 daysConvention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
46Win41–5Lucilo NolascoMD10Jul 21, 198828 years, 81 daysHoliday Inn Holidome, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
45Win40–5Julio BlancoKO7 (10)Jun 3, 198828 years, 33 daysHoliday Inn Holidome, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
44Loss39–5 Kenny Mitchell SD12Mar 25, 198827 years, 329 daysHouston, Texas, U.S.Lost USBA bantamweight title
43Win39–4 Louis Curtis MD12Nov 27, 198727 years, 210 daysResorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant USBA bantamweight title
42Win38–4Alejandro ValenzuelaKO3 (10)Sep 18, 198727 years, 140 daysRamada Inn East, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
41Loss37–4 Raúl Pérez TKO9 (?)Jul 6, 198727 years, 66 daysTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
40Win37–3Julio BlancoUD10May 5, 198727 years, 4 daysFiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39Win36–3Mike MorenoTKO3 (10)Mar 31, 198726 years, 334 daysCommunity Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
38Win35–3Mauro DiazUD10Jan 30, 198726 years, 274 daysFiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37Win34–3Armando Morales TerronKO2 (10)Dec 11, 198626 years, 224 daysMarriot Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
36Loss33–3 Bernardo Piñango UD15Jun 4, 198626 years, 34 daysMeadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Lost WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
35Win33–2 Richie Sandoval TKO7 (15) Mar 10, 1986 25 years, 313 daysCaesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
34Win32–2Troy TownsendTKO10 (10)May 22, 198525 years, 21 daysHarrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33Win31–2Jeff WhaleyUD10Jan 30, 198524 years, 274 daysHarrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win30–2 Kelvin Seabrooks MD12Aug 25, 198424 years, 116 daysRiverdrive Mall Parking lot, Laredo, Texas, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
31Win29–2Javier DiazTKO2 (10)Jun 6, 198424 years, 36 daysFreeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
30Win28–2Pedro RodriguezTKO3 (?)Feb 7, 198423 years, 282 daysAstro Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
29Win27–2James PippsTKO6 (12)Nov 12, 198323 years, 195 daysCivic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
28Win26–2Norberto CastellanoTKO1 (10)Oct 19, 198323 years, 171 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
27Win25–2Ron CisnerosTKO10 (12)May 13, 198323 years, 12 daysThe Corral, Laredo, Texas, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
26Loss24–2 Jeff Chandler UD15Mar 13, 198322 years, 316 daysResorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
25Win24–1Gustavo MartinezKO3 (10)Nov 23, 198222 years, 206 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
24Win23–1Jose Luis SotoTKO2 (10)Oct 19, 198222 years, 171 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
23Win22–1Franco TorregozaTKO10 (12)Sep 22, 198222 years, 144 daysResorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
22Win21–1Jose TorresUD10Aug 1, 198222 years, 92 daysFreeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
21Win20–1Diego RosarioTKO5 (12)Jun 24, 198222 years, 54 daysResorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won USBA bantamweight title
20Win19–1Ricardo VarelaUD10May 16, 198222 years, 15 daysFreeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19Win18–1Ramon GuillenKO5 (?)Apr 22, 198221 years, 356 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
18Win17–1Juan CastellanosPTS12Mar 10, 198221 years, 313 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
17Win16–1Eduardo BonillaKO2 (10)Feb 9, 198221 years, 284 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
16Win15–1Mario NavaPTS10Dec 2, 198121 years, 215 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
15Win14–1Mario GomezKO10 (10)Oct 31, 198121 years, 183 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
14Win13–1Franco BejinesKO2 (?)Sep 1, 198121 years, 123 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
13Win12–1Jorge CruzKO1 (?)Jul 27, 198121 years, 87 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
12Win11–1Elias DeLeonKO2 (?)Jun 15, 198121 years, 45 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
11Win10–1Calvin SheppardPTS10May 14, 198121 years, 13 daysDallas, Texas, U.S.
10Loss9–1Mario NavaPTS10May 7, 198121 years, 6 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
9Win9–0Cecilio OstosKO1 (?)Mar 10, 198120 years, 313 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
8Win8–0Miguel MedinaKO6 (8)Dec 5, 198020 years, 218 daysMemorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
7Win7–0Guillermo VelasquezKO1 (6)Oct 14, 198020 years, 166 daysCivic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Oscar GomezTKO6 (6)Sep 13, 198020 years, 135 daysFreeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Miguel Angel MezaKO2 (?)Sep 2, 198020 years, 124 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Jose SalasKO2 (?)Jul 15, 198020 years, 75 daysLaredo, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Polin FloresKO1 (?)Jun 6, 198020 years, 36 daysNuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
2Win2–0Jose PerezKO1 (?)Jun 30, 197919 years, 60 daysMonclova, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
1Win1–0Juanin BernalKO1 (?)May 7, 197919 years, 6 daysMonclova, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gaby Canizales - Lineal Bantamweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. 1 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
Achievements
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
March 10, 1986 - June 4, 1986		Succeeded by
The Ring bantamweight champion
March 10, 1986 - June 4, 1986
Lineal Bantamweight Champion
March 10, 1986 - June 4, 1986
Vacant
Title last held by
Israel Contreras 		WBO bantamweight champion
March 12, 1991 - June 30, 1991		Succeeded by
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