Pradabsri defeats Cañizales on Boxing Day
Thai Panya Pradabsri defeated Venezuelan Carlos Cañizales, winning the vacant WBC light-flyweight world title this Thursday, Boxing Day, at the Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The fight was close with alternating dominance by both fighters. The Judges gave the mixed decision victory to Pradabsri with scores on the cards of 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán said on his social networks: “After a sensational close fight, Pradabsri is awarded a majority decision in Thailand. Cañizales is a warrior who fought his heart out. I am disappointed at the performance of the WBC Judges in specific rounds and I will order an immediate review by the corresponding committee. WBC ring officials are accountable for their performance.”