Gaby Canizales
Gaby Canizales | |
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Orlando and Gaby Canizales are honored on welcome sign in their hometown of Laredo, Texas | |
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Real name | Jose Canizales |
Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Laredo, Webb County, Texas | May 1, 1960
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 57 |
Wins | 48 |
Wins by KO | 36 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Jose 'Gaby' Canizales (born May 1, 1960) is a retired American boxer who won the Lineal championship in the bantamweight division.
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 fights | 48 wins | 8 losses |
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By knockout | 36 | 1 |
By decision | 12 | 7 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
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57 | Loss | 48–8–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jun 30, 1991 | 31 years, 60 days | ![]() |
Lost WBO bantamweight title |
56 | Win | 48–7–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (12) | Mar 12, 1991 | 30 years, 315 days | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO bantamweight title |
55 | Win | 47–7–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10) | Nov 14, 1990 | 30 years, 197 days | ![]() |
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54 | Win | 46–7–1 | ![]() |
KO | 8 (10) | Sep 7, 1990 | 30 years, 129 days | ![]() |
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53 | Draw | 45–7–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | Jul 16, 1990 | 30 years, 76 days | ![]() |
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52 | Loss | 45–7 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jan 22, 1990 | 29 years, 266 days | ![]() |
For WBC bantamweight title |
51 | Win | 45–6 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10) | Dec 9, 1989 | 29 years, 222 days | ![]() |
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50 | Loss | 44–6 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jul 17, 1989 | 29 years, 77 days | ![]() |
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49 | Win | 44–5 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Apr 22, 1989 | 28 years, 356 days | ![]() |
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48 | Win | 43–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (12) | Dec 15, 1988 | 28 years, 228 days | ![]() |
Won vacant USA Arizona State bantamweight title |
47 | Win | 42–5 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Oct 17, 1988 | 28 years, 169 days | ![]() |
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46 | Win | 41–5 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | Jul 21, 1988 | 28 years, 81 days | ![]() |
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45 | Win | 40–5 | ![]() |
KO | 7 (10) | Jun 3, 1988 | 28 years, 33 days | ![]() |
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44 | Loss | 39–5 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | Mar 25, 1988 | 27 years, 329 days | ![]() |
Lost USBA bantamweight title |
43 | Win | 39–4 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | Nov 27, 1987 | 27 years, 210 days | ![]() |
Won vacant USBA bantamweight title |
42 | Win | 38–4 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | Sep 18, 1987 | 27 years, 140 days | ![]() |
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41 | Loss | 37–4 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (?) | Jul 6, 1987 | 27 years, 66 days | ![]() |
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40 | Win | 37–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 5, 1987 | 27 years, 4 days | ![]() |
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39 | Win | 36–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 31, 1987 | 26 years, 334 days | ![]() |
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38 | Win | 35–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jan 30, 1987 | 26 years, 274 days | ![]() |
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37 | Win | 34–3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | Dec 11, 1986 | 26 years, 224 days | ![]() |
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36 | Loss | 33–3 | ![]() |
UD | 15 | Jun 4, 1986 | 26 years, 34 days | ![]() |
Lost WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles |
35 | Win | 33–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (15) | Mar 10, 1986 | 25 years, 313 days | ![]() |
Won WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles |
34 | Win | 32–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10) | May 22, 1985 | 25 years, 21 days | ![]() |
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33 | Win | 31–2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jan 30, 1985 | 24 years, 274 days | ![]() |
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32 | Win | 30–2 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | Aug 25, 1984 | 24 years, 116 days | ![]() |
Retained USBA bantamweight title |
31 | Win | 29–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 6, 1984 | 24 years, 36 days | ![]() |
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30 | Win | 28–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (?) | Feb 7, 1984 | 23 years, 282 days | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 27–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (12) | Nov 12, 1983 | 23 years, 195 days | ![]() |
Retained USBA bantamweight title |
28 | Win | 26–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10) | Oct 19, 1983 | 23 years, 171 days | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 25–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12) | May 13, 1983 | 23 years, 12 days | ![]() |
Retained USBA bantamweight title |
26 | Loss | 24–2 | ![]() |
UD | 15 | Mar 13, 1983 | 22 years, 316 days | ![]() |
For WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles |
25 | Win | 24–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | Nov 23, 1982 | 22 years, 206 days | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 23–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10) | Oct 19, 1982 | 22 years, 171 days | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 22–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12) | Sep 22, 1982 | 22 years, 144 days | ![]() |
Retained USBA bantamweight title |
22 | Win | 21–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Aug 1, 1982 | 22 years, 92 days | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (12) | Jun 24, 1982 | 22 years, 54 days | ![]() |
Won USBA bantamweight title |
20 | Win | 19–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 16, 1982 | 22 years, 15 days | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 18–1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (?) | Apr 22, 1982 | 21 years, 356 days | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 17–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | Mar 10, 1982 | 21 years, 313 days | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 16–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | Feb 9, 1982 | 21 years, 284 days | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 15–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | Dec 2, 1981 | 21 years, 215 days | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 14–1 | ![]() |
KO | 10 (10) | Oct 31, 1981 | 21 years, 183 days | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 13–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (?) | Sep 1, 1981 | 21 years, 123 days | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 12–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Jul 27, 1981 | 21 years, 87 days | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 11–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (?) | Jun 15, 1981 | 21 years, 45 days | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 10–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | May 14, 1981 | 21 years, 13 days | ![]() |
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10 | Loss | 9–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | May 7, 1981 | 21 years, 6 days | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Mar 10, 1981 | 20 years, 313 days | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (8) | Dec 5, 1980 | 20 years, 218 days | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | Oct 14, 1980 | 20 years, 166 days | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (6) | Sep 13, 1980 | 20 years, 135 days | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (?) | Sep 2, 1980 | 20 years, 124 days | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (?) | Jul 15, 1980 | 20 years, 75 days | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Jun 6, 1980 | 20 years, 36 days | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Jun 30, 1979 | 19 years, 60 days | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | May 7, 1979 | 19 years, 6 days | ![]() |
See also[]
- List of bantamweight boxing champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of WBO world champions
References[]
- ^ "Gaby Canizales - Lineal Bantamweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ^ a b 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
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