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.
Light Flyweight
Cristian Araneta
Cebu City, Philippines
25Wins
3Losses
0Draws
19KOs
Career: 2013 – present
Biography
Regional & Other Belts
- WBC WBC Asian Silver Light Flyweight Won Aug 18, 2018 · Lost Aug 18, 2019
- WBO WBO Oriental Light Flyweight Won Mar 18, 2017 · Lost Mar 18, 2018
- Philippines Philippines PBF Light Flyweight Won Mar 8, 2015 · Lost Mar 7, 2016
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | Thanongsak Simsri | D | SD | 12 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Sanchai Yotboon | D | TKO | 1/8 | IPI Gym, Mandaue City |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Jakrawut Majungoen | D | KO | 9/10 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Toto Landero | D | UD | 10 | Parkmall Mandaue City, Mandaue City |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Richard Claveras | D | TKO | 1/10 | Tabunoc Sports Complex, Talisay City |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Sivenathi Nontshinga | D | UD | 12 | Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Roland Jay Biendima | D | KO | 1/10 | IPI Compound, Mandaue City |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Richard Rosales | D | UD | 10 | IPI Compound, Mandaue City |
| Sep 7, 2019 | Daniel Valladares | D | RTD | 4/12 | Arena José Sulaimán, Monterrey |
| Dec 22, 2018 | Vincent Bautista | D | UD | 8 | Robinson's Galleria, Cebu City |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Jerry Tomogdan | D | KO | 12/12 | Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Ian Ligutan | D | KO | 2/6 | Manolo Fortich Municipal Gymnasium, Manolo Fortich |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Demsi Manufoe | D | KO | 1/12 | Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City |
| Dec 2, 2016 | Philip Luis Cuerdo | D | KO | 7/10 | Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City |
| Jul 30, 2016 | Charlie Cabilla | D | TKO | 1/10 | Robinson's Galleria, Cebu City |
| Jan 9, 2016 | Ryan Tampus | D | SD | 10 | Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu |
| Sep 12, 2015 | Jesse Espinas | D | TKO | 8/10 | Sabang Covered Court, Danao City |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Jason Neri | D | KO | 4/8 | Lantapan Municipal Gym, Lantapan, Bukidnon |
| Mar 8, 2015 | Charlie Cabilla | D | RTD | 8/10 | Cawayan Social Center, Cawayan |
| Jan 10, 2015 | Belmar Plaza | D | TKO | 1/8 | Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu |
| Oct 5, 2014 | Bonjun Loperez | D | TKO | 2/8 | Glan Municipal Gym, Glan |
| Aug 23, 2014 | Melmark Dignos | D | TKO | 4/6 | Almendras Gym, Davao City |
| May 24, 2014 | Dondon Amparado | D | TKO | 2/4 | Lagao Gym, General Santos City |
| Mar 20, 2014 | Jessie Suacasa | D | UD | 6 | Lagao Gym, General Santos City |
| Jan 10, 2014 | Reymund Fermin | D | KO | 1/4 | Borbon Sports Complex, Borbon, Cebu |
| Sep 7, 2013 | Garry Rojo | D | KO | 3/4 | Poblacion Balamban Sports Complex, Balamban, Cebu |
