Andrew Cancio


Andrew Anthony Cancio is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent who held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title in 2019.
𝕏 AndrewCancio

Professional career

Cancio vs. Machado

Cancio turned pro in 2006 and had a record 19-4-2 before challenging and beating Puerto Rican boxer Alberto Machado for the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title.

Cancio vs. Machado II

The rematch against Machado was scheduled to take place in the summer of 2019. Machado was ranked #5 by the WBA at the time. On June 21 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. Cancio retained his WBA title via third-round stoppage of Machado, landing a strong body shot to Machado's left side and causing him to go down.

Cancio vs. Alvarado

In his next fight, Cancio lost his belt to Rene Alvarado. Alvarado, ranked #1 by the WBA at super featherweight, dominated through most of the fight, before the referee decided to stop the fight after the end of the seventh round. Following his defeat, he was released by his promoter Golden Boy, but quickly signed a new contract with Top Rank.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28LossRene AlvaradoRTD7, 3:00Nov 23, 2019Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Lost WBA super featherweight title
27Win21–4–2Alberto MachadoKO3, 1:01Jun 21, 2019Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Retained WBA super featherweight title
26Win20–4–2Alberto MachadoKO4, 2:16Feb 9, 2019Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Won WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
25Win19–4–2Dardan ZenunajUD10Aug 17, 2018Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
24Win18–4–2Aidar SharibayevTKO10, 0:43Apr 12, 2018Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental super featherweight title
23Loss17–4–2Joseph DiazTKO9, 2:27Sep 17, 2016AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For WBC-NABF featherweight title
22Win17–3–2Hugo CazaresKO3, 2:49Mar 25, 2016Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
21Win16–3–2Rene AlvaradoKO8, 2:41Dec 18, 2015Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
20Loss15–3–2Ronny RiosUD10Apr 14, 2014UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win15–2–2Jerry BelmontesUD10Jul 27, 2013AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18Loss14–2–2Roger GonzalezMD10Sep 29, 2012Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
17Win14–1–2Rocky JuarezUD10Jun 02, 2012Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
16Win13–1–2Gerardo ZayasUD6Mar 16, 2012Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
15Win12–1–2Fernando CarcamoMD8Dec 2, 2011Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
14Win11–1–2Lowell BrownfieldKO4, 1:49Aug 12, 2011Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
13Win10–1–2Michaelangelo LynksTKO5, 1:50May 21, 2009Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
12Win9–1–2Jaime OrrantiaKO3, 1:26Feb 12, 2009Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
11Loss8–1–2Carlos VinanMD6Jul 5, 2008Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10Win8–0–2Noe InzunzaKO1, 2:20Nov 10, 2007Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
9Win7–0–2Orlando CobosTKO1, 1:35Oct 27, 2007Centro de EspectΓ‘culos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico
8Win6–0–2Gilberto LuqueTKO3, 2:49Feb 16, 2007Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
7Win5–0–2Ernesto RiveraKO2 Dec 15, 2006Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
6Draw4–0–2Freudis RojasPTS4Nov 20, 2006DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Manuel CastroTKO2 Aug 3, 2006Plaza Gigante, Mexicali, Mexico
4Win3–0–1Javier EspinozaTKO1 May 25, 2006Plaza del Sol, Mexicali, Mexico
3Win2–0–1Ivan CastroKO1 Apr 27, 2006Mexicali, Mexico
2Win1–0–1Juan Carlos AboyteKO1 Mar 30, 2006El Dune, Mexicali, Mexico
1Draw0–0–1Juan VelazquezPTS4Mar 23, 2006Mexico