Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta

Place of Birth: Cebu City, Philippines

25 W – 3 L – 0 D · 20 KO

Ranking July 2026: Ring #7 WBO #5

Career: 2013–present

WBC WBC Asian Silver Light Flyweight

Won: Aug 18, 2018 KO R12 Jerry TomogdanLost: Aug 18, 2019 Vacated

WBO WBO Oriental Light Flyweight

Won: Mar 18, 2017 KO R1 Demsi ManufoeLost: Mar 18, 2018 Vacated

Philippines Philippines PBF Light Flyweight

Won: Mar 08, 2015 RTD R8 Charlie CabillaLost: Mar 07, 2016 Vacated

19 Jun 2025 IBF World Light Flyweight vs Thanongsak Simsri [L-SD]

About Cristian Araneta

Christian Aniadas “The Bomb” Araneta (born March 16, 1995 in Cebu) is a Filipino southpaw competing at light flyweight. Turning pro in 2013, he captured the WBO Oriental light flyweight title in 2017 and the WBC ABCO Silver title in 2018, building a reputation for explosive knockouts. He fought in multiple IBF title eliminators, including bouts against Daniel Valladares (2019) and Sivenathi Nontshinga (2021), and later scored a first-round stoppage of Arvin Magramo in 2024 to earn another eliminator victory. In June 2025, he challenged Thanongsak Simsri for the vacant IBF light flyweight championship in Tokyo, losing by split decision. As of January 2026, his professional record stands at 28 fights, 25 wins (20 by KO), and 3 losses.

Fight Record 28 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
28	19 Jun 2025	Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JP	Thanongsak Simsri 38-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-SD	12	IBF World Light Flyweight
27	11 Dec 2024	IPI Gym, Mandaue City, PH	Sanchai Yotboon 16-8-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/8
26	26 Jan 2024	NUSTAR Resort and Casino, Cebu City, PH	Arvin Magramo 17-1-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/12
25	01 Apr 2023	Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, PH	Jakrawut Majungoen 42-3-2	Flyweight	W-KO	9/10
24	17 Jun 2022	Parkmall Mandaue City, Mandaue City, PH	Toto Landero 11-7-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
23	22 Oct 2021	IPI Compound, Mandaue City, PH	Arnold Garde 10-10-3	Super Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
22	16 Jul 2021	Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City, PH	Richard Claveras 19-7-2	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/10
21	24 Apr 2021	Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha, ZA	Sivenathi Nontshinga 9-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	12	IBF World Title Eliminator
20	18 Dec 2020	IPI Compound, Mandaue City, PH	Roland Jay Biendima 15-6-1	Flyweight	W-KO	1/10
19	07 Oct 2020	IPI Compound, Mandaue City, PH	Richard Rosales 14-12-2	Flyweight	W-UD	10
18	07 Sep 2019	Arena José Sulaimán, Monterrey, MX	Daniel Valladares 20-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-RTD	4/12
17	22 Dec 2018	Robinson's Galleria, Cebu City, PH	Vincent Bautista 5-11-4	Flyweight	W-UD	8
16	18 Aug 2018	Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PH	Jerry Tomogdan 25-9-4	Light Flyweight	W-KO	12	WBC Asian Silver Light Flyweight
15	03 Apr 2018	Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich, PH	Ian Ligutan 6-10-2	Super Flyweight	W-KO	2/6
14	18 Mar 2017	Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, PH	Demsi Manufoe 11-6-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/12	WBO Oriental Light Flyweight
13	02 Dec 2016	Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, PH	Philip Luis Cuerdo 9-2-1	Light Flyweight	W-KO	7/10
12	30 Jul 2016	Robinson's Galleria, Cebu City, PH	Charlie Cabilla 14-18-4	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/10
11	09 Jan 2016	Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu, PH	Ryan Tampus 11-16-0	Flyweight	W-SD	10
10	12 Sep 2015	Sabang Covered Court, Danao City, PH	Jesse Espinas 11-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	8/10
9	14 Jun 2015	Lantapan Municipal Gym, Lantapan, Bukidnon, PH	Jason Neri 7-0-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	4/8
8	08 Mar 2015	Cawayan Social Center, Cawayan, PH	Charlie Cabilla 14-15-4	Light Flyweight	W-RTD	8/10	Philippines PBF Light Flyweight
7	10 Jan 2015	Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu, PH	Belmar Plaza 3-2-3	Flyweight	W-TKO	1/8
6	05 Oct 2014	Glan Municipal Gym, Glan, PH	Bonjun Loperez 8-1-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	2/8
5	23 Aug 2014	Almendras Gym, Davao City, PH	Melmark Dignos 2-0-0	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	4/6
4	24 May 2014	Lagao Gym, General Santos City, PH	Dondon Amparado 0-5-0	Flyweight	W-TKO	2/4
3	20 Mar 2014	Lagao Gym, General Santos City, PH	Jessie Suacasa 2-1-0	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6
2	10 Jan 2014	Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu, PH	Reymund Fermin 1-5-0	Flyweight	W-KO	1/4
1	07 Sep 2013	Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Cebu, PH	Garry Rojo 1-5-0	Super Flyweight	W-KO	3/4

Fighters’ record database is an ongoing project. Fight data may be incomplete or inaccurate. Send comment or info to feedback@philboxing.com.

Cristian Araneta in the Headlines 16 headline articles

19 Jun 2025

Thanongsak Simsri Edges Christian Araneta by Split Decision, Claims IBF 108 World Title; Could Vayson Be Simsri's First Challenger?

CEBU, Philippines — In a hard-fought battle in Tokyo, Japan, Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand (39-1, 34…

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com 18 Jun 2025

Weights from Tokyo: Christian Araneta 107.6, Thanongsak Simsri 107.1 for Vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title

CEBU, Philippines — The stage is set! Filipino Christian Araneta and Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand h…

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com 15 Jun 2025

THAI SIMSRI READY FOR CHRISTIAN ARANETA IN IBF WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN THURSDAY IN JAPAN; WILL THE CEBUANO “BOMB” STOP HIM?

Thailand 112-pounder Thanongsak Simsri (38-1, 34 KOs), looks confident as he prepares to battle exci…

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com 12 Dec 2024

“The Bomb” to explode on Dec. 18 in Bula

FLYWEIGHT Abubakar “The Bomb” Yanon of General Santos City will explode again back to the winning co…

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com 10 Dec 2024

Omega Gym’s Kumbati 18! IBF #1 Christian Araneta Risks it All Against Thai Foe Yotboon Wednesday at IPI Compound in Mandaue, Cebu

CEBU, Philippines — Araneta and Yotboon ready for action! Popular World Ranked Filipino Christian “T…

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com 09 Dec 2024

Sanchai Yotboon of Thailand Arrives in Cebu Wanting Christian Araneta’s IBF #1 Ranking; The Two Will Battle in the Omega Show on Wednesday

CEBU, Philippines — Thailand boxer Sanchai Yotboon arrived in the Queen City of the South, Cebu, tod…

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com

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