Pablo César Cano

Pablo César Cano García (born 4 October 1989) is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBA interim super lightweight title in 2012, and challenged once for the WBC super lightweight title in 2011 and once for the WBA welterweight title in 2012. As of November 2020, he is ranked as the world’s ninth best super lightweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.

Pablo César Cano
Born
Pablo César Cano Garcia

(1989-10-04) 4 October 1989 (age 34)
NationalityMexican
Other namesEl Demoledor
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins35
Wins by KO25
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1

Professional career

In June 2010, Pablo beat the veteran Óscar Leon to win the NABF super lightweight title.[1]

WBC super lightweight championship

On 17 September 2011 Cano faced three-division titleholder Érik Morales for a vacant WBC super lightweight title, on the undercard of Victor Ortiz vs. Floyd Mayweather. Cano lost via technical knockout (TKO) in the tenth round to Erik Morales.[2] He replaced hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse of Argentina, who withdrew with a viral infection that prevented him from training.[3]

He also fought Paulie Malignaggi in what was supposed to be a title fight, however Cano missed weight. Cano dropped Malignaggi in the eleventh round. The fight ended with a disputed split decision in Malignaggi's favor.[4]

Cano also faced Shane Mosley in Cancun, dropping a unanimous decision with all three scorecards being 115-113.

On 13 September 2018, Cano fought Ruslan Madiev. The fight started off fast, with both fighters exchanging a number of punches from the opening round. In the fifth round, Madiev caused a massive cut over Cano's left eye with a headbutt followed by a punch. Huge amounts of blood made the referee stop the fight, which led to a technical decision victory for Cano, who was up 49-47 on all three scorecards at the time.[5]

In his next fight, Pablo Cesar Cano fought former champion Jorge Linares who moved up from lightweight. Cano shocked the boxing world by dominating Linares, dropping him three times in the first round before the judge would see that Linares, despite beating the count could not take any more punishment from Cano. Linares seemed like he could not take any of Cano's punches and seemed oversized by Cano.[6]

After the biggest win of his career, Cano faced Roberto Ortiz on November 16, 2019. Ortiz started off strong and managed to drop Cano in the first round. After the first round ended, it seemed like that was the only time Ortiz had any chance at winning the fight, since from the start of the second round Cano took over the fight. Cano would end up dominating the round and dropping Ortiz twice, before the referee had seen enough and called the fight to a stop.[7]

Professional boxing record

46 fights35 wins9 losses
By knockout254
By decision105
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss35–9–1 (1)Shakhram GiyasovTD11 (12)24 Feb 2024Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
45Win35–8–1 (1)Zachary OchoaTKO6 (10), 1:574 Oct 2023Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
44Win34–8–1 (1)Oscar Arenas MayaKO3 (6), 1:4529 Oct 2022Arena Neza, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
43Loss33–8–1 (1)Danielito ZorrillaKO2 (10), 0:5614 Sep 2021Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
42Win33–7–1 (1)Roberto OrtizTKO2 (10), 1:5516 Nov 2019Plaza de Toros, San Miguel de Allende, MexicoRetained WBC International Silver super lightweight title
41Win32–7–1 (1)Jorge LinaresTKO1 (12), 2:4818 Jan 2019Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC International Silver super lightweight title
40Win31–7–1 (1)Ruslan MadievTD5 (10), 3:0013 Sep 2018Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC International Silver super lightweight title
39Loss30–7–1 (1)Marcelino LopezTKO2 (10), 1:5513 Oct 2017Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
38Loss30–6–1 (1)Fidel MaldonadoSD1017 Jun 2017Tostitos Championship Plaza, Frisco, Texas, U.S.
37Win30–5–1 (1)Mauricio HerreraSD1018 Nov 2016Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
36Loss29–5–1 (1)Alan SanchezSD106 May 2016Toshiba Plaza Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
35Win29–4–1 (1)Silverio OrtizUD1019 Dec 2015Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
34NC28–4–1 (1)Juan Carlos AbreuMD1027 Feb 2015Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Originally MD win for Cano, overturned due to failed drug test
33Win28–4–1Jorge SilvaKO1 (10), 2:097 Feb 2015Domo del Palacio Municipal, Chetumal, Mexico
32Loss27–4–1Fernando AnguloTKO9 (10), 0:071 Mar 2014World Trade Center Mexiquense, Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
31Win27–3–1Ashley TheophaneSD1014 Sep 2013MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30Loss26–3–1Shane MosleyUD1218 May 2013Grand Oasis Cancún, Cancún, MexicoFor vacant WBC International welterweight title
29Loss26–2–1Paulie MalignaggiSD1220 Oct 2012Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win26–1–1Johan PérezTD7 (12), 0:5521 Jul 2012Grand Oasis Cancún, Cancún, MexicoWon WBA interim super lightweight title
27Win25–1–1Fidel MonterrosaKO9 (10), 1:0826 May 2012Grand Oasis Cancún, Cancún, Mexico
26Win24–1–1Francisco ContrerasRTD6 (10), 0:0118 Feb 2012Grand Oasis Cancún, Cancún, Mexico
25Loss23–1–1Erik MoralesRTD10 (12), 3:0017 Sep 2011MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC super lightweight title
24Win23–0–1Mario HermosilloTKO5 (10)27 Aug 2011Centro de Espectáculos de la Feria de León, León, Mexico
23Win22–0–1Pablo LugoTKO7 (10), 2:0625 Jun 2011Domo Del Mar, Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico
22Win21–0–1Jorge RomeroTKO4 (10), 2:0919 Feb 2011Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito Beach, Mexico
21Win20–0–1Oscar LeónSD1025 Jun 2010Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant WBC-NABF super lightweight title
20Win19–0–1Marcos ValdezKO1 (8), 0:4920 Feb 2010Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
19Win18–0–1Tomas SierraKO1 (8)12 Dec 2009Auditorio Miguel Barragán, San Luis Potosí City, Mexico
18Win17–0–1Fabian MarimonSD820 Jun 2009Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
17Win16–0–1Jorge Luis LopezTKO4 (6), 2:0025 Apr 2009Arena Miguel Canto Solis, Cozumel, Mexico
6Win15–0–1Ernesto GonzalezUD821 Feb 2009Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico
15Win14–0–1Luis Rey CampoaUD831 Jan 2009Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico
14Win13–0–1Rodrigo MartinezTKO2 (8)20 Sep 2008Arena Coliseo, Monterrey, Mexico
13Win12–0–1Jose Luis RodriguezTKO2 (8)31 Jul 2008Roots Magic Club, Mexico City, Mexico
12Win11–0–1Carlos Mario SanchezTKO2 (4)31 May 2008Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Mexico
11Win10–0–1Mario RodriguezKO3 (6)26 Apr 2008Fronton El Gato, San Mateo Atenco, Mexico
10Win9–0–1Alejandro EspindolaTKO1 (6)21 Dec 2007Metepec, Mexico
9Win8–0–1Jesus Cruz BibianoTKO2 (4)2 Aug 2007Vive Cuervo Salom, Mexico City, Mexico
8Win7–0–1Israel AlmarezKO2 (4)30 Jun 2007Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
7Win6–0–1Osvaldo OrtizTKO1 (6)29 Mar 2007Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
6Win5–0–1Adolfo CruzTKO1 (4)22 Dec 2006Rodeo Montana, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
5Win4–0–1Angel LiceaKO1 (6)8 Dec 2006Auditorio Enrique Batiz, Cuatlitlan Izcali, Mexico
4Win3–0–1Candelario TorresUD427 Oct 2006Auditorio Enrique Batiz, Cuatlitlán Izcali, Mexico
3Draw2–0–1Israel RamirezPTS415 Jun 2006Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0Gilbert AguilarPTS426 Apr 2006Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
1Win1–0Miguel Angel MerinoKO1 (4)7 Mar 2006Auditorio Enrique Batís, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

References

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ali Chebah
NABF super lightweight champion
June 25, 2010 – 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Josesito López
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super lightweight champion
Interim title

July 21, 2012 – 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Johan Pérez