Vince Paras

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Vince Paras
Born
Vince Asuncion Paras

(1998-10-13) October 13, 1998 (age 26)
General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesJ-Vince
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)
Reach164 cm (65 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses3
Draws1

Vince Asuncion Paras (born 13 October 1998) is a Filipino boxer challenged for the IBF Mini flyweight title on 20 May 2018 and the WBC International Light flyweight title on 22 September 2018.

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Early life

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.

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

Mini flyweight

Debut

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.

After a successful and gallant debut, on 23 August 2015, Paras defeated debutant Tony Pagunawan via 3rd round TKO, their weights were 109lbs(Paras) and 110lbs(Pagunawan).

Light flyweight

After reaching 2–0, Paras went to the Light flyweight division and defeated veteran Saddam Barambangan.

Paras vs. Haya

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

Paras vs. Kyoguchi I

After remaining undefeated, amassing a record of 13–0, Paras could possibly be Philippines' third youngest world champion at age of 19 years and 219 days old (Morris East being first at 19 years and 2 days old and Ben Villaflor being second at 19 years and 5 months old [4] ), as he took on eventual two-time world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi for his IBF mini flyweight title at Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan, however, Kyoguchi prevails unanimously scoring 117–110 on all ringside officials' scorecards. [5]

Return to light flyweight

Paras vs. Taconing

In an attempt to gain a world-title shot at light flyweight, Paras fought fellow world-ranked Filipino, #1 WBC ranked and experienced Jonathan Taconing for Taconing's WBC International light flyweight belt at Elorde Sports Complex on 22 September 2018, [6] Taconing would prevail victorious with a dominant unanimous decision in an exciting no-quarters blow-by-blow 12-round clash. [7]

Flyweight

Signed to Sanman Promotions

Prior to the defeat against Taconing, Paras won against veterans Reymark Taday and Vincent Bautista, both via stoppage, both in 2019, in 2020, Paras was not able to fight due to COVID 19 pandemic, but in 2021, Sanman Promotions signed Vince Paras in a promotional deal. [8]

Paras defeated Reymark Taday on their rematch on 5 February 2022, which was also Paras' first bout since his inactivity starting September 2019.

Paras vs. Paradero I

On 4 April 2022, Paras was set to battle WBA (Regular) and WBA (Super) mini flyweight title challenger Robert Paradero in a 110 pounds catchweight clash in Sanman Promotions' "Bubble Series" IX, their fight would be taking place on 26 April 2022, [9] [10] their clash ended in a split draw with judges scoring respectively: 96-94 Paradero, 98-92 Paras and 95-95 even, both of them posted their first draw of their careers respectively, both of them uninterested in a rematch. [11] [12]

On 24 August 2022, Paras took on Jovanie Tagusi and won via 1st round corner retirement. [13]

Paras vs. Paradero II

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. [14]

Paras would fight Japanese prospect Ayumu Hanada on 13 May 2023 at Okada Manila and won via decision unanimously, [15] after being announced as the winner, Paras made a unique move of hugging the round girl which turned into a nation-wide boxing clout.

Paras vs. Ishizawa

In 12 Oct 2023, Paras fought up-and-comer Japanese top-caliber Kai Ishizawa at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, [16] Paras edged out Ishizawa via split decision, marking his second Japanese victim, [17] Paras later hugged the round girl again after prevailing, which would make the move seem like a traditional post-fight instinct.

Paras vs. Kyoguchi II

Paras would try to redeem his lost from Kyoguchi and they had a rematch at Incheon, South Korea on 11 May 2024, [18] Paras was able to avenge his loss against Kyoguchi and won via unanimous decision, marking his third Japanese victim, although some say Kyoguchi got robbed, [19] [20] he again continued his tradition by embracing the round girl after victory. [21]

Professional boxing record

26 fights22 wins3 losses
By knockout160
By decision63
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win22–3–1Anthony GilbuelaTKO3 (8)16 Dec 2024Bula Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines
25Loss21–3–1 Hiroto Kyoguchi MD1013 Oct 2024Yokohama Budokan, Yokohama, Japan
24Win21–2–1 Hiroto Kyoguchi UD1011 May 2024Paradise City Plaza, Incheon, South Korea
23Win20–2–1 Kai Ishizawa SD812 Oct 2023 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
22Win19–2–1Ayumu HanadaUD813 May 2023 Okada Manila, Parañaque, Philippines
21Win18–2–1Robert ParaderoUD129 Oct 2022BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, PhilippinesWon vacant WBA Asia South flyweight title
20Win17–2–1Jovanie TagusiRTD1 (8)24 Aug 2022Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
19Draw16–2–1Robert ParaderoSD1026 Apr 2022Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
18Win16–2Reymark TadayRTD3 (8), 3:005 Feb 2022Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines
17Win15–2Vincent BautistaRTD2 (6)20 Sep 2019Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, Philippines
16Win14–2Reymark TadayTKO5 (10)30 Apr 2019Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
15Loss13–2 Jonathan Taconing UD1222 Sep 2018Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, PhilippinesFor WBC International light-flyweight title
14Loss13–1 Hiroto Kyoguchi UD1220 May 2018 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor IBF mini-flyweight title
13Win13–0Aldren MorenoKO7 (8), 1:5017 Dec 2017Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines
12Win12–0Marlou SandovalKO1 (10), 1:3830 Aug 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
11Win11–0Jimboy HayaUD1010 Jun 2017Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth light-flyweight title
10Win10–0Michael CamelionKO1 (10), 2:181 Mar 2017Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
9Win9–0Jeffrey AlejandreRTD2 (8), 3:0017 Dec 2016 Robinsons GenSan, General Santos, Philippines
8Win8–0Nestor LanguidoTKO2 (8), 1:1616 Oct 2016Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines
7Win7–0Mervin LuluTKO6 (6), 2:1723 Aug 2016Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Philippines
6Win6–0Jhonny BeloKO1 (6), 0:4819 Jun 2016Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines
5Win5–0Briel OzaragaKO1 (6), 1:032 Apr 2016Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines
4Win4–0Jayson DamingUD614 Nov 2015Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines
3Win3–0Saddam BarambanganRTD4 (6), 3:0026 Sep 2015Gaisano Mall Atrium of General Santos City, General Santos, Philippines
2Win2–0Tony PagunawanTKO3 (4), 1:5623 Aug 2015BS Gym (Durian St.), Barangay Maranding, Lala, Philippines
1Win1–0Romeo GardeTKO1 (4), 1:3111 Jul 2015Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines

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