Vincent Astrolabio

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Vincent Astrolabio
Born
Vincent Diazen Astrolabio

(1997-04-01) April 1, 1997 (age 28)
Other namesAsero (Steel)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach166.37 cm (66 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins20
Wins by KO15
Losses5

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.

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Professional career

Super flyweight

Debut

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]

Astrolabio vs. He

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.

Bantamweight

Astrolabio vs. Tejones

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.

Astrolabio vs. Kobayashi

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.

Astrolabio vs. Liukhoto

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 vs. Rigondeaux

Astrolabio fought Guillermo Rigondeaux for the vacant WBC International bantamweight title in Dubai, Astrolabio won via unanimous decision. [3]

Astrolabio vs. Potapov

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]

Astrolabio vs. Moloney

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]

Astrolabio vs. Kaikanha

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 vs. Nakatani

Astrolabio is scheduled to challenge Junto Nakatani for his WBC bantamweight title at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on July 20, 2024. [8] [9]

Professional boxing record

25 fights20 wins5 losses
By knockout152
By decision53
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
25Win20–5Kwanpichit OnesongchaiGymKO1 (10), 2:2710 Apr 2025Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
24Loss19–5 Junto Nakatani KO1 (12), 2:3720 Jul 2024 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanFor WBC bantamweight title
23Win19–4 Nawaphon Kaikanha TKO11 (12)26 Aug 2023 Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
22Loss18–4 Jason Moloney MD1213 May 2023 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, USFor vacant WBO bantamweight title
21Win18–3 Nikolai Potapov KO6 (12), 1:2617 Dec 2022 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, USWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental bantamweight title
20Win17–3 Guillermo Rigondeaux UD1026 Feb 2022 Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAEWon vacant WBC International bantamweight title
19Win16–3Jerry PabilaTKO1 (8), 2:2927 Feb 2021 Bula Gym, General Santos City, Philippines
18Win15–3Wilbert BerondoKO8 (10), 1:3315 Dec 2019Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos City, PhilippinesRetained WBO Oriental Bantamweight title
17Win14–3Kevin AsenieroTKO5 (10)24 Aug 2019San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO Oriental Bantamweight title
16Win13–3Patrick LiukhotoTKO9 (12)6 Apr 2019Kampus IBM ASMI, Jakarta, IndonesiaWon vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title
15Loss12–3ZongLi HeMD1015 Dec 2018Yubei Sport Center, Yubei, ChinaFor vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth super flyweight title
14Win12–2Yochanchai YokaeoKO1 (8), 2:0614 Oct 2018Robinsons Place, Butuan, Philippines
13Loss11–2Yuki Strong KobayashiTKO4 (8), 1:4015 Jul 2018 Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12Win11–1Jun ErahamUD825 Mar 2018Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines
11Loss10–1John Mark ApolinarioUD817 Dec 2017Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos City, Philippines
10Win10–0Ayati SailikeUD829 Sep 2017Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China
9Win9–0Joe TejonesUD1024 Jul 2017South Cotabato Gym, Koronadal City, PhilippinesWon vacant Philippines Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation (MinProBA) bantamweight title
8Win8–0Nicardo CalambaTKO2 (10), 0:2312 May 2017Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
7Win7–0Renante SuacasaTKO8 (10), 2:5917 Dec 2016Robinson's Place, General Santos City, Philippines
6Win6–0Marlou SandovalKO2 (10), 0:3723 Aug 2016Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, Philippines
5Win5–0Renante SuacasaUD84 Jun 2016Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
4Win4–0Jun ErahamTKO5 (8), 1:061 Apr 2016 M'lang Municipal Gymnasium, M'lang, Philippines
3Win3–0Lowell SaguisaKO1 (6)23 Jan 2016Hagonoy Sports Complex, Taguig City, Philippines
2Win2–0Bener SantigTKO3 (6), 0:5513 Nov 2015Philippine Navy Gymnasium Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City, Philippines
1Win1–0Argie EmendoTKO1 (4), 2:1914 Aug 2015SM City Annex, Ecoland, Davao City, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional and minor titles

References

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