Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Philippines
25 W
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3 L
–
0 D
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20 KO
Ranking July 2026:
Ring #7
WBO #5
Career: 2013–present
Belts Won
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
World Title Challenges
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
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Weigh-In Results: Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki , PhilBoxing.com
18 Jun 2025
Brian Norman Jr.: "This Championship Belt Means Everything to Me!" , PhilBoxing.com
18 Jun 2025
Araneta ready to drop bomb , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
16 Jun 2025
"The Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire Makes Stunning Comeback, Wins Interim WBA 118-lbs Title in Argentina!! (PHOTOS) , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
15 Jun 2025
Pinoy Power! Pacquiao, Donaire, and Araneta Ready to Shine in World Title Fights , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
15 Jun 2025
Jerusalem, Taduran 1-2 at Minimumweight; Llover Enters Bantam in Ring's Latest Ratings , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
13 Jun 2025
June 19: Brian Norman Jr.-Jin Sasaki WBO Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Tokyo Bill LIVE on ESPN+ , PhilBoxing.com
12 Jun 2025
Araneta using odd training technique , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
10 Jun 2025
Araneta bringing ‘bomb’to world title fight , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
31 May 2025
Araneta all set for IBF title shot , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
29 May 2025
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02 May 2025
Jerusalem Leads Five Pinoys in Ring's Ratings; Japan Dominates the Lower Weights Class , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
29 Apr 2025
Land of the Rising Star: WBO Welter Champ Brian Norman Jr. Defends Crown June 19 Against Jin Sasaki in Tokyo; Araneta vs Simsri for IBF Title in Co-Feature , PhilBoxing.com
25 Apr 2025
Disturbing, Eyebrow-Raising Happenings Involving Prominent Filipino Fighters (Part 2) , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
24 Apr 2025
Masangkay to fight Ocampo in JAS on April 23 , by Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com
20 Apr 2025
Undefeated Dallas Super Middleweight Sam Arnold III returns home to Graduate from Prospect to Contender , PhilBoxing.com
15 Apr 2025
Araneta battles Thai for vacant IBF throne , by Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune ↗
13 Apr 2025
Jerusalem Easily Repeats Over Shigeoka, Spoils A Huge Boxing Weekend for Japan , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
31 Mar 2025
Japan's Boxing Mix and Match; Ali Didn't Take a Knee Versus Liston , by Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com
05 Mar 2025
More mandatory challengers , by Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com
03 Mar 2025
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