Pradabsri edges past Canizales in the fight for WBC title, Sulaiman “disappointed” with judges

Thailand’s Panya Pradabsri (44-2, 27 KOs) captured the WBC World light-flyweight title on Thursday in Bangkok, beating Carlos Canizales (27-3-1, 19 KOs) of Venezuela via majority decision.

One judge scored the fight as draw (114:114) and two other saw Pradabsri as winner (115:113 and 116:112).

The judges score card were contested by many. Even WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman was not happy with them. He said he will ask immediate review by corresponding committee.

“After a sensational close fight Pradabsri is awarded a majority decision in Thailand,” Sulaiman wrote on X. “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."