Christian Araneta


Christian Aniadas Araneta is a Filipino professional boxer.

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, before facing Demsi Manufoe for vacant WBO Oriental light flyweight title, his first major regional title, on 18 March 2017. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. 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.
Araneta faced Jerry Tomogdan for the vacant WBC-ABC Silver light flyweight title on 18 August 2018. He won the fight by a late twelfth-round stoppage, knocking Tomogdan out with just two seconds remaining in the round. 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.
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. He retired from the bout at the end of the fourth round, citing an injury to his right shoulder.
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. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99–89, 100–88 and 99–98. Araneta next faced Roland Jay Biendima on 18 December 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.
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. 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.
Following his second professional loss, Araneta was scheduled to face Richard Claveras on 16 July 2021. He made quick work of his opponent, forcing a corner stoppage at the 1:51 minute mark of the opening round. Araneta faced Arnold Garde on 22 October 2021, in his final fight of the year. He once again won by a first-round stoppage.
Araneta faced the one-time WBA mini-flyweight title challenger Toto Landero at Kumbati 13 on June 17, 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Araneta next faced the Thai veteran Jakrawut Majungoen on 1 April 2023. He won the fight by a ninth-round knockout.
Araneta was eventually arranged against compatriot Arvin Magramo for the IBF light-flyweight title eliminator, taking place at the Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu, serving as the main event of the Kumbati 16 boxing card, during the match, Araneta started quick and eventually connected an uppercut that scored a knockdown in the first-round of their affair, Magramo was able to beat the count, however, Araneta immediately went back into the attack and threw a left hand followed by a right hook en route to a stunning first-round referee stoppage.

IBF light flyweight championship

Araneta vs. Simsri

As Masamichi Yabuki vacated the IBF light flyweight world championship to campaign at the flyweight division, No. 1 IBF-ranked Araneta is set to face No. 2 ranked knockout artist Thanongsak Simsri for vacant IBF light flyweight world championship. On 26 April 2025, it was confirmed that their bout was finalized and will take place on June 19, 2025 at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss25–3Thanongsak SimsriSD1219 Jun 2025Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor vacant IBF light flyweight title
27Win25–2Sanchai YotboonTKO1, 0:5811 Dec 2024IPI Tingub Gym, Mandaue City, Philippines
26Win24–2Arvin MagramoTKO1, 1:5026 Jan 2024Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
25Win23–2Jakrawut MajungoenKO9, 1:251 Apr 2023Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24Win22–2Toto LanderoUD1017 Jun 2022Parkmall Mandaue City, Mandaue City, Philippines
23Win21–2Arnold GardeKO1, 2:2522 Oct 2021IPI Compound, Mandaue City, Philippines
22Win20–2Richard ClaverasTKO1, 1:3116 Jul 2021Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City, Philippines
21Loss19–2Sivenathi NontshingaUD1224 Apr 2021Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha, South Africa
20Win19–1Roland Jay BiendimaKO1, 2:1518 Dec 2020IPI Compound, Mandaue City, Philippines
19Win18–1Richard RosalesUD107 Oct 2020IPI Compound, Mandaue City, Philippines
18Loss17–1Daniel ValladaresRTD4, 3:007 Sep 2019Arena José Sulaimán, Monterrey, Mexico
17Win17–0Vincent BautistaUD822 Dec 2018Robinson's Galleria, Cebu CIty, Philippines
16Win16–0Jerry TomogdanKO12, 2:5818 Aug 2018Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBC-ABCO Silver light flyweight title
15Win15–0Ian LigutanKO2, 0:453 Apr 2018Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, Philippines
14Win14–0Demsi ManufoeKO1, 1:4118 Mar 2017Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental light flyweight title
13Win13–0Philip Luis CuerdoKO7, 1:062 Dec 2016Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines
12Win12–0Charlie CabillaTKO1, 1:3830 Jul 2016Robinson's Galleria, Cebu City, Philippines
11Win11–0Ryan Tampus109 Jan 2016Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
10Win10–0Jesse EspinasTKO8, 2:4512 Sep 2015Sabang Gym, Danao City, Philippines
9Win9–0Jason NeriKO4, 2:4714 Jun 2015Lantapan Municipal Gym, Lantapan, Philippines
8Win8–0Charlie Cabilla8, 3:0014 Jun 2015Cawayan Social Center, Cawayan, PhilippinesWon vacant PBF light flyweight title
7Win7–0Belmar PlazaTKO1, 2:4210 Jan 2015Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
6Win6–0Bonjun LoperezTKO2, 1:515 Oct 2014Glan Municipal Gym, Glan, Philippines
5Win5–0Melmark DignosTKO4, 2:1623 Aug 2014Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
4Win4–0Dondon Amparado2, 2:0724 May 2014Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
3Win3–0Jessie Suacasa620 Mar 2014Lagao Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
2Win2–0Reymund FerminKO1, 2:4610 Jan 2014Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Philippines
1Win1–0Garry Rojo3, 0:497 Sep 2013Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Philippines