Vincent Astrolabio | |
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Born | Vincent Diazen Astrolabio April 1, 1997 General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines |
Other names | Asero (Steel) |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Reach | 166.37 cm (66 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 24 |
Wins | 19 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 5 |
Vincent Astrolabio (born April 1, 1997) is a Filipino professional boxer who held the WBO Inter-continental and WBC International Bantamweight titles from 2022 to 2023, he challenged for the WBO Bantamweight title in 2023.
On August 14, 2015, Astrolabio made his debut against Argie Emendo in SM City Annex of Davao City, Philippines. He won the match by technical knockout. [1]
On December 15, 2018, Astrolabio fought for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth Super Flyweight title against Zhongli He in Yubei, China. Astrolabio lost via majority decision with the score of 95-95 and 94–96(x2) in favor of He.
After 8 consecutive wins, on July 24, 2017, Astrolabio fought against Joe Tejones (8–3–0) for the vacant Philippines Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation (MinProBa) bantamweight title. In a full 10 rounder bout, Astrolabio won via unanimous decision with the scores of 96–93 and 98–91(×2), winning the title.
On July 15, 2018, Astrolabio fought Japan's Yuki Strong Kobayashi in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He lost the match via technical knockout in the 4th round.
After his loss against Zhongli He, Astrolabio moved up to bantamweight to fight the undefeated Patrick Liukhoto of Indonesia for the vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title in Jakarta, Indonesia. Astrolabio won via technical knockout, making him the new WBO Oriental bantamweight champion.
He then defended the title twice, winning both fights, one via 5th round stoppage against Kevin Aseniero [2] and the other via a body shot knockout against Wilbert Berondo.
Astrolabio fought Guillermo Rigondeaux for the vacant WBC International bantamweight title in Dubai, Astrolabio won via unanimous decision. [3]
After winning against Rigondeaux, Astrolabio was given a chance to fight Russian Nikolai Potapov for the vacant WBO Intercontinental belt, the fight was Astrolabio's debut in the United States. After flooring Potapov in round 1 and 5, Astrolabio knocked him out in the sixth round, winning the title. [4]
After Naoya Inoue vacated all of his bantamweight major titles to move up to super bantamweight, Astrolabio fought Jason Moloney for the vacant WBO bantamweight title, but lost via majority decision. [5]
On July 20, 2023, the World Boxing Council (WBC) issued an order for a bantamweight title eliminator bout between Astrolabio and the #1 ranked Nawaphon Kaikanha. The winner of this contest was slated to face the mandatory titleholder, Alexandro Santiago. The match occurred as the main event of "NKL Boxing" on August 26, 2023, at Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek in Bangkok, Thailand, with live coverage provided by Thairath TV. [6]
During the course of the match, both fighters exhibited notable progress. In the 11th round, Astrolabio delivered a powerful counter right punch that knocked Kaikanha down. Although Kaikanha managed to rise to his feet, the referee intervened moments later and halted the contest, earning Astrolabio a victory via technical knockout. [7]
Astrolabio is scheduled to challenge Junto Nakatani for his WBC bantamweight title at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on July 20, 2024. [8] [9]
24 fights | 19 wins | 5 losses |
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By knockout | 14 | 2 |
By decision | 5 | 3 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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24 | Loss | 19–5 | Junto Nakatani | TKO | 1 (12), 2:37 | 20 Jul 2024 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | For WBC bantamweight title |
23 | Win | 19–4 | Nawaphon Kaikanha | TKO | 11 (12) | 26 Aug 2023 | Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand | |
22 | Loss | 18–4 | Jason Moloney | MD | 12 | 13 May 2023 | Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, US | For vacant WBO bantamweight title |
21 | Win | 18–3 | Nikolai Potapov | KO | 6 (12), 1:26 | 17 Dec 2022 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental bantamweight title |
20 | Win | 17–3 | Guillermo Rigondeaux | UD | 10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE | Won vacant WBC International bantamweight title |
19 | Win | 16–3 | Jerry Pabila | TKO | 1 (8), 2:29 | 27 Feb 2021 | Bula Gym, General Santos City, Philippines | |
18 | Win | 15–3 | Wilbert Berondo | KO | 8 (10), 1:33 | 15 Dec 2019 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines | Retained WBO Oriental Bantamweight title |
17 | Win | 14–3 | Kevin Aseniero | TKO | 5 (10) | 24 Aug 2019 | San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines | Retained WBO Oriental Bantamweight title |
16 | Win | 13–3 | Patrick Liukhoto | TKO | 9 (12) | 6 Apr 2019 | Kampus IBM ASMI, Jakarta, Indonesia | Won vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title |
15 | Loss | 12–3 | ZongLi He | MD | 10 | 15 Dec 2018 | Yubei Sport Center, Yubei, China | For vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth super flyweight title |
14 | Win | 12–2 | Yochanchai Yokaeo | KO | 1 (8), 2:06 | 14 Oct 2018 | Robinsons Place, Butuan City, Philippines | |
13 | Loss | 11–2 | Yuki Strong Kobayashi | TKO | 4 (8), 1:40 | 15 Jul 2018 | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
12 | Win | 11–1 | Jun Eraham | UD | 8 | 25 Mar 2018 | Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines | |
11 | Loss | 10–1 | John Mark Apolinario | UD | 8 | 17 Dec 2017 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Ayati Sailike | UD | 8 | 29 Sep 2017 | Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Joe Tejones | UD | 10 | 24 Jul 2017 | South Cotabato Gym, Koronadal City, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation (MinProBA) bantamweight title |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Nicardo Calamba | TKO | 2 (10), 0:23 | 12 May 2017 | Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City, Philippines | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Renante Suacasa | TKO | 8 (10), 2:59 | 17 Dec 2016 | Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Marlou Sandoval | KO | 2 (10), 0:37 | 23 Aug 2016 | Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Renante Suacasa | UD | 8 | 4 Jun 2016 | Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Jun Eraham | TKO | 5 (8), 1:06 | 1 Apr 2016 | M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Lowell Saguisa | KO | 1 (6) | 23 Jan 2016 | Hagonoy Sports Complex, Taguig City, Philippines | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Bener Santig | TKO | 3 (6), 0:55 | 13 Nov 2015 | Philippine Navy Gymnasium Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City, Philippines | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Argie Emendo | TKO | 1 (4), 2:19 | 14 Aug 2015 | SM City Annex, Ecoland, Davao City, Philippines |
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