# WBA light-flyweight title vacancy and scheduling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wba-light-flyweight-title-vacancy-and-scheduling
> Updated: 2026-08-24T20:19:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) designated René Santiago as Champion in Recess after his team reported an injury preventing a mandatory defense against Daiya Kira. Consequently, the WBA ordered the No. 1-ranked contender Daiya Kira to face the No. 2-ranked challenger Carlos Cañizales for the vacant WBA World Light Flyweight championship.

Promoter Rafael Morón confirmed that Cañizales is scheduled to travel to Yokohama, Japan, on September 2 to compete for the title. This bout is part of a broader international schedule for Venezuelan boxing, which also includes amateur and professional events in Aragua state and participation in a festival in Argentina.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Venezuelan boxing announces major international schedule

Venezuelan boxer Carlos Cañizales will fight for the WBA world title in Japan on September 2, as part of a broader schedule of WBA Future events and international competitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-boxing-announces-major-international-schedule

### 2026-07-28: René Santiago Named WBA Champion in Recess; Kira to Face Cañizales for Vacant Light‑Flyweight Title

The WBA named René Santiago Champion in Recess and set Japan’s Daiya Kira against Venezuela’s Carlos Cañizales for the vacant Light‑Flyweight world title on 2 Sept in Yokohama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ren-santiago-named-wba-champion-in-recess-kira-to-face-caizales-for-vacant-lightflyweight-title

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