Professional Record
Rene Santiago Puerto Rico flag
16
Wins
4
Losses
0
Draws
9
KOs
56%
KO %
Jr Flyweight
Rene Santiago

Current Belts

WBO World Junior Flyweight champion
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Taniguchi (21-5-0) UD 12R
03-Apr-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 27 days
Won against
Japan flag Iwata (14-1-0) UD 12R
13-Mar-2025
Time held 1 year & 5 months
Total defences 2
Apr 03 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Taniguchi (21-5-0)
Dec 17 2025 SD 12R Japan flag Takami (10-0-0)
Activity average Every 8 months & 25 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 5 months

Fighter Stats

Stats
Age 34
Height 5' 3" / 160 cm
Reach -
Stance Orthodox (R)
Full Record
Wins 16
By KO 9
KO% 56%
Lost 4
Stopped 0
Draws 0
Debut 2014
Pro Rounds 130
Rankings @ Jr Flyweight
BOX.LIVE #1 RING #1
Time on: 1 Year, 4 Months
WBC - IBF - WBO WBA -

Recent Bouts

Apr 3, 2026 Entering bout: 15-4-0
Masataka Taniguchi
Masataka Taniguchi Japan flag
Record: 21-5-0
W
Unanimous Decision
12 RDS · Jr Flyweight
Korakuen Hall Japan flag
WBO View Bout
Scorecards 117-110 116-111 114-113

Major Fight History

Result Opponent Division
UD 12R Jonathan Gonzalez Jonathan Gonzalez Puerto Rico flag Mar 2, 2024 · 27-3-1 Jr Flyweight
Result
L Unanimous Decision
Rounds / Division
12 Rounds · Jr Flyweight
Venue
Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan Puerto Rico flag
Entering
12-3-0
Scorecards
117-111 116-112 115-113

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What is Rene Santiago's Record?

Rene Santiago's record currently stands at 16 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws. Of those 16 wins, he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 56%. Despite his 4 losses, he has never been stopped. He's boxed a total of 130 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.5 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

Rene Santiago's last fight took place against Masataka Taniguchi on April 3, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. He won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. That fight was 4 months and 27 days ago.

Santiago's last 4 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 1 month and 1 day, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.5 rounds on average.

What belts does Rene Santiago hold?

He won WBO World Junior Flyweight belt against Shokichi Iwata, beating him by unanimous decision after 12 rounds on March 13, 2025. He has held this belt for a total of 535 days (1 year, 5 months and 17 days) and has defended the belt 2 times. He is yet to make a mandatory defense of this belt.

How Old Is Rene Santiago And Where Is he From?

The jr flyweight is currently 34 years old. He was born on April 10, 1992, so he will turn 35 in 7 months and 11 days.

Santiago was born in Puerto Rico.

How long has Santiago been fighting?

Rene Santiago made his professional debut in November 2014, so he has been a pro for 11 years and 9 months.

How good is he?

Santiago is currently ranked 1st by The Ring and 1st by Box.Live at Jr Flyweight.

How tall is Santiago, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Santiago is 5' 3" tall, which is 160cm. Santiago fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Rene Santiago?

Some potential future fights for Santiago include Regie Suganob, Thanongsak Simsri and Erick Rosa.

What will be Rene Santiago's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

Rene Santiago doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Santiago include Regie Suganob, Thanongsak Simsri and Erick Rosa.

We don't have streaming details for Rene Santiago's next fight yet.

What are some recent Rene Santiago results?

Rene Santiago has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Masataka Taniguchi on April 3, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Flyweight championship fight at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had won against Kyosuke Takami on December 17, 2025, by split decision in their WBA World Light Flyweight and WBO World Junior Flyweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Shokichi Iwata on March 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Flyweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Before that, he had defeated Azael Villar on October 30, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Coliseo Alcalde Marcelo Trujillo Panisse, Humacao, Puerto Rico.

He had been beaten by Jonathan Gonzalez on March 2, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Flyweight championship fight at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan.

Rene Santiago Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
34April 10, 1992Puerto Rico160 cm cmorthodoxJr Flyweight (108 lb)
Rene Santiago Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
16-4-016956%4001302014
Rene Santiago Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Jr Flyweight1----

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