Career
He has also challenged for the WBA welterweight title. WBC Light Welterweight Championship
On September 17, 2011 Cano faced three-division titleholder Erik Morales for a vacant WBC Light Welterweight title, on the undercard of Victor Ortiz versus Floyd Mayweather. Cano lost by TKO in the 10th round to Erik Morales.
He replaced hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse of Argentina, who withdrew with a viral infection that prevented him from training.
Recent fights
He also fought Paulie Malignaggi in what was supposed to be a title fight, however Cano missed weight. Cano dropped Malignaggi in the eleventh round.
The fight ended with a disputed split decision in Malignaggi"s favor. Cano also faced Shane Mosley in Cancun, dropping a unanimous decision with all three scorecards being 115-113.