Vince Paras
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | J-Vince Hunter |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | Vince Asuncion Paras October 13, 1998 General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines |
| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 164 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Win by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Vince Asuncion Paras (born 13 October 1998) is a Filipino professional boxer. He challenged for the IBF mini-flyweight title in 2018 and IBO super-flyweight title in 2025.
Early life
[edit]Born on 13 October 1998, at General Santos, Paras had a passion for boxing since he was little, he also idolizes Manny Pacquiao and aspires to achieve greatness like Pacquiao, stating: "I really love boxing. I have loved boxing since I was a little boy, when I would keep punching a boxing bag placed under a guava tree.", Paras was also poor, earning only $10 per amateur bout, he also used to punch a boxing bag that is wrapped by a discarded tyre around a coconut tree, his speedballs are suspended in hard wood and his gloves are "hand-me-own" gloves, he also worked on odd-jobs including scavenging.[citation needed]
He went amateur and won several fights before catching the eyes and interests of the legendary coach/trainer Freddie Roach, who after seeing Paras hanging outside his ward's upmarket gym was amazed and took Paras in for a few training sessions, gave him some equipment, advised him to finish high school and get off the streets of General Santos.[1]
On 13 June 2017, Roach with Pacquiao reunited with Paras whilst Pacquiao was training and Paras brought a smile to Roach's face after he showed him the WBO Asia Pacific Youth title he won recently and was congratulated.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Mini flyweight
[edit]Debut
[edit]On 11 June 2015, Paras made his debut against compatriot and fellow debutant Romeo Garde at Robinson's Mall Atrium in General Santos where he finished Garde in the 1:31 mark of the first round.[citation needed]
On 23 August 2015, Paras defeated debutant Tony Pagunawan via third round TKO.[citation needed]
Light flyweight
[edit]For this third fight, Paras went to the light-flyweight division and defeated veteran Saddam Barambangan.[citation needed]
Paras vs. Haya
[edit]After amassing a record of 10–0, Paras fought his first titled bout on 10 June 2017 at Mandaue, where he fought Jimboy Haya in a 10-rounder clash for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth, although the belt was a minor title, it was significant for Paras, he won unanimously in all judges, with the ringside officials all scoring: 96–93.[3]
Return to mini flyweight
[edit]Paras vs. Kyoguchi I
[edit]After remaining undefeated, amassing a record of 13–0, Paras took on Hiroto Kyoguchi for his IBF mini-flyweight title at Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan. He lost by unanimous decision.[4]
Return to light-flyweight
[edit]Paras vs. Taconing
[edit]In an attempt to gain a world-title shot at light-flyweight, Paras fought fellow world-ranked Filipino, #1 WBC ranked, Jonathan Taconing, for his WBC International light-flyweight belt at Elorde Sports Complex on 22 September 2018,[5] Taconing would prevailed by unanimous decision.[6]
Flyweight
[edit]Signed to Sanman Promotions
[edit]Paras signed a promotional deal with Sanman Promotions in 2021.[7]
Paras defeated Reymark Taday by third round corner retirement on 5 February 2022, which was his first bout since September 2019.[citation needed]
Paras vs. Paradero I
[edit]Paras fought WBA (Regular) and WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title challenger, Robert Paradero, in a 110 pounds catchweight bout in Sanman Promotions' "Bubble Series" IX on 26 April 2022.[8][9] The fight ended in a split draw with judges scoring respectively: 96-94 Paradero, 98-92 Paras and 95-95 even.[10][11]
On 24 August 2022, Paras took on Jovanie Tagusi and won via first round corner retirement.[12]
Paras vs. Paradero II
[edit]Despite both of them bowing to not have a rematch, they still made a rematch in 9 Oct 2022 at BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines for the vacant WBA Asia South Flyweight title, Paras won via unanimous decision.[13]
Paras fought Ayumu Hanada on 13 May 2023 at Okada Manila and won via unanimous decision.[14] After being announced as the winner, Paras made a unique move of hugging the round girl.[citation needed]
Paras vs. Ishizawa
[edit]On 12 October 2023, Paras fought Kai Ishizawa at Ariake Arena, Tokyo,[15] He won via split decision.[16] Paras later hugged the round girl again after prevailing.[citation needed]
Paras vs. Kyoguchi II
[edit]Paras would try to redeem his loss to Kyoguchi in a rematch at Incheon, South Korea, on 11 May 2024.[17] Paras won via unanimous decision.[18][19] He again continued his tradition by embracing the round girl after victory.[20]
Paras vs. Thawornkham
[edit]With the vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-flyweight title up for grabs, Paras faced Sarawut Thawornkham at Venue 88 in General Santos City, Phillipnes, on 29 June 2025. He won by stoppage in the fourth round.[21][22]
Paras vs. Malajika
[edit]Paras challenged IBO super-flyweight champion Ricardo Malajika at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa, on 29 November 2025, losing via unanimous decision.[23][24]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 31 fights | 25 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Loss | 25–5–1 | Aoi Yokoyama | UD | 8 | 6 Jun 2026 | Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Japan | |
| 30 | Win | 25–4–1 | Jaysever Abcede | TKO | 2 (8), 1:43 | 26 Feb 2026 | Villa Kristen Resort and Hotel, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 29 | Loss | 24–4–1 | Ricardo Malajika | UD | 12 | 29 Nov 2025 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For IBO super-flyweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Sarawut Thawornkham | TKO | 4 (10), 1:59 | 29 Jun 2025 | Venue 88, General Santos, Philippines | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-flyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Mohammed Shamim | TKO | 3 (6), 2:47 | 16 Feb 2025 | Arena Larkin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia | |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 | Anthony Gilbuela | TKO | 3 (8) | 16 Dec 2024 | Bula Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 25 | Loss | 21–3–1 | Hiroto Kyoguchi | MD | 10 | 13 Oct 2024 | Yokohama Budokan, Yokohama, Japan | |
| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Hiroto Kyoguchi | UD | 10 | 11 May 2024 | Paradise City Plaza, Incheon, South Korea | |
| 23 | Win | 20–2–1 | Kai Ishizawa | SD | 8 | 12 Oct 2023 | Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 22 | Win | 19–2–1 | Ayumu Hanada | UD | 8 | 13 May 2023 | Okada Manila, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| 21 | Win | 18–2–1 | Robert Paradero | UD | 12 | 9 Oct 2022 | BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines | Won vacant WBA Asia South flyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 17–2–1 | Jovanie Tagusi | RTD | 1 (8) | 24 Aug 2022 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 19 | Draw | 16–2–1 | Robert Paradero | SD | 10 | 26 Apr 2022 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Reymark Taday | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 5 Feb 2022 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Vincent Bautista | RTD | 2 (6) | 20 Sep 2019 | Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Reymark Taday | TKO | 5 (10) | 30 Apr 2019 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–2 | Jonathan Taconing | UD | 12 | 22 Sep 2018 | Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines | For WBC International light-flyweight title |
| 14 | Loss | 13–1 | Hiroto Kyoguchi | UD | 12 | 20 May 2018 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | For IBF mini-flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Aldren Moreno | KO | 7 (8), 1:50 | 17 Dec 2017 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Marlou Sandoval | KO | 1 (10), 1:38 | 30 Aug 2017 | Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jimboy Haya | UD | 10 | 10 Jun 2017 | Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth light-flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Michael Camelion | KO | 1 (10), 2:18 | 1 Mar 2017 | Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jeffrey Alejandre | RTD | 2 (8), 3:00 | 17 Dec 2016 | Robinsons GenSan, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Nestor Languido | TKO | 2 (8), 1:16 | 16 Oct 2016 | Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Mervin Lulu | TKO | 6 (6), 2:17 | 23 Aug 2016 | Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Philippines | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jhonny Belo | KO | 1 (6), 0:48 | 19 Jun 2016 | Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Briel Ozaraga | KO | 1 (6), 1:03 | 2 Apr 2016 | Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jayson Daming | UD | 6 | 14 Nov 2015 | Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Saddam Barambangan | RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 26 Sep 2015 | Gaisano Mall Atrium of General Santos City, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Tony Pagunawan | TKO | 3 (4), 1:56 | 23 Aug 2015 | BS Gym (Durian St.), Barangay Maranding, Lala, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Romeo Garde | TKO | 1 (4), 1:31 | 11 Jul 2015 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines |
References
[edit]- ↑ Gutierrez, Jason (September 15, 2014). "In search of Manny Pacquiao's heir apparent". aljazeera.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ↑ Gonzales, Mav (June 13, 2017). "Vince Paras at coach Freddie Roach, nag-reunite l 24 Oras". youtube.com (in Filipino). Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ↑ Costa, Carlos (June 11, 2017). "Undefeated Vince Paras Captures WBO Asia Pacific Youth Jr. Junior Flyweight Title Saturday Night in Mandaue City, Cebu (Photos)". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ KYODO (May 20, 2018). "Hiroto Kyoguchi defends IBF minimumweight title with victory over Vince Paras". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Costa, Carlos (September 21, 2018). "Elorde's Boxing Kontra Droga: Jonathan Taconing 108, Vince Paras 108 for WBC Int'l Strap in Parañaque, Metro Manila". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Costa, Carlos (September 22, 2018). "Jonathan Taconing Dominated Vince Paras, Retains in Manila". boxingscene.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri (November 5, 2021). "Sanman Promotions inks promising Paras". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (April 4, 2024). "TITLE CHALLENGERS VINCE PARAS AND ROBERT PARADERO FACE OFF IN CROSSROADS BOUT ON APRIL 26". ringtv.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ philboxing.com (April 4, 2024). "VINCE PARAS vs ROBERT PARADERO HEADLINES SANMAN BUBBLE SERIES IX". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ RANDOM HITS (April 28, 2022). "Jayson Mama, Vince Paras, Tepora Win Bouts in General Santos City". boxingscene.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ delos Reyes, Lito (April 29, 2022). "Paras will not rematch with Paradero". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Armit, Eric (August 31, 2022). "The Past Week in Action 30 August 2022; Pedraza and Commey Stall After a Draw; Jared Anderson Stops Miljan Rovcanin". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri (October 10, 2022). "Paras destroys Paradero, wins WBA Asia South belt". susntar.com.ph. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ philboxing.com (May 15, 2023). "PARAS DOMINATES HANADA IN CASIMERO UNDERCARD". philboxing.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Rosal, Glendale (August 18, 2023). "Paras faces another Japanese foe in Tokyo in October". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Koizumi, Joe (October 13, 2024). "WBO #13 Paras edges Ishizawa". fightnews.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Wainwright, Anson (April 16, 2024). "HIROTO KYOGUCHI WILL FACE VINCE PARAS IN A REMATCH IN SOUTH KOREA ON MAY 11". ringtv.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (May 11, 2024). "VINCE PARAS AVENGES LOSS TO HIROTO KYGUCHI BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN SOUTH KOREA". ringtv.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Rosal, Glendale (May 12, 2024). "Paras beats Kyoguchi in a rematch in South Korea". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Lamac, Billy Joel (May 12, 2024). "LUCK IS IN THE ROUND GIRL, Vince Paras". facebook.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Vince Paras clobbers Thai foe, wins IBF regional title". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Vince Paras stops Sarawut Thawornkham in four rounds for third straight win". Boxing Scene. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Ricardo Malajika retains IBO world super-flyweight title against Vince Paras". British Boxing News. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Malajika triumphs over Paras to retain IBO title". Sowetan. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Vince Paras from BoxRec (registration required)