"I've come to terms with boxing. Boxing gives me everything, and I give it everything," Carlos Cuadras said on the WBC's official website, monitored in Jakarta on Friday.
The 37-year-old boxer from Sinaloa, Mexico, ended his 17-year career in the ring. In his final fight, he suffered a technical knockout (TKO) defeat in the eighth round.
Cuadras made his debut in 2008 and reached the pinnacle of his career in 2014 when he captured the WBC super flyweight world title.
He defended the title six times, establishing himself as one of the division's leading names over the past decade. Cuadras retired with a record of 44 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw, and 28 knockouts.
Throughout his career, Cuadras has faced challenges both inside and outside the ring, including a period of rehabilitation that he overcame before returning to win the interim belt in 2023.
His last win came in May 2025, raising hopes of a return to the world title.
However, after the defeat in Japan, Cuadras realized that he was no longer at the peak of his physical condition and chose to retire with honor, avoiding becoming a stepping stone for younger boxers.
With the announcement of his retirement, Mexican boxing bids farewell to a champion remembered for his courage, his attacking style and his ability to reinvent himself.
The WBC stated that Cuadras' legacy will live on among the super flyweight legends and he is now ready to start a new chapter outside the ring.
