Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Philippines
25 W
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3 L
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0 D
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20 KO
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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The Past Week in Action 21 August 2018 , by Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com
22 Aug 2018
One-punch KO in last two seconds , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
20 Aug 2018
GIVE ME MORE , by Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News ↗
20 Aug 2018
Araneta to challenge for world crown after Tomogdan KO , by Roy Luarca, Rappler ↗
19 Aug 2018
Araneta Blasts Out Tomogdan Cold to Capture the WBC Asia Belt Saturday in Cebu, Philippines (Photos) , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
19 Aug 2018
ARANETA'S LATE ONE-PUNCH KO CAPS 'DOUBLE RUMBLE' IN MANDAUE , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
19 Aug 2018
Araneta eyes WBC regional belt , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
18 Aug 2018
Cebuano Araneta aiming to be like Jhack , by Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News ↗
18 Aug 2018
Quotes from Omega Presscon in Mandaue, Cebu , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
17 Aug 2018
WBO CHAMP VIC SALUDAR ATTENDS THE 'DOUBLE RUMBLE' MANDAUE WEIGH-IN , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
17 Aug 2018
WEIGHTS FROM MANDAUE FOR REGIONAL TITLES: ARANETA, TOMOGDAN; ZAYANI, MANCITO MAKE WEIGHT , by Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com
17 Aug 2018
Mandaue boxing bouts , by Gabby Malagar, Daily Tribune ↗
16 Aug 2018
Omega Boxing's 'DOUBLE RUMBLE' Set to Thrill Fans This Saturday at Mandaue Sports Complex, Cebu , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
14 Aug 2018
The Past Week in Action 6 August 2018 , by Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com
07 Aug 2018
TWO REGIONAL BELTS AT STAKE IN MANDAUE CITY AUG.18 , by Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com
04 Aug 2018
WBA World Rankings Released: Pacquiao, Gaballo, Tepora are Champions; Plus 12 More Filipino Boxers Ranked , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
01 Aug 2018
Araneta faces stiff test on Aug. 18 , by Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu ↗
30 Jul 2018
The Past Week in Action 24 July 2018: Usyk is Cruiserweight King , by Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com
25 Jul 2018
The dream goes on: IBF champ Errol Spence plans to dazzle at home at the Ford Center , by Clarence E. Hill Jr., Star Telegram ↗
16 Jun 2018
Pinoy Pride 44 Post-Fight Analysis: Santisima Devastating; Pagaras Back on Track , by Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com
13 Jun 2018
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