{{short description|Filipino boxer (born 1998)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Philippine name|Asuncion|Paras}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Vince Paras |image= |imagesize= |caption= |realname=Vince Asuncion Paras |nickname=J-Vince Hunter |weight={{plainlist| *Mini-flyweight *Light-flyweight *Flyweight *Super-flyweight }} |height=1.59 m |reach=164 cm |nationality=Filipino |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1998|10|13}} |birth_place=General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines |style=Orthodox |total=29 |wins=24 |KO=18 |losses=4 |draws=1 |no contests= }} '''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== 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|date=December 2025}}
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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Jason |date=15 Sep 2014 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2014/9/15/in-search-of-manny-pacquiaos-heir-apparent |title=In search of Manny Pacquiao's heir apparent |website=aljazeera.com |access-date=11 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Mav |date=13 Jun 2017 |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=YaPXOtXZros&si=QXrDKt7PoNzu1fwX |title=Vince Paras at coach Freddie Roach, nag-reunite l 24 Oras |website=youtube.com |access-date=11 May 2024 |language=fil}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Mini flyweight=== ====Debut==== 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|date=December 2025}}
On 23 August 2015, Paras defeated debutant Tony Pagunawan via third round TKO.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
===Light flyweight=== For this third fight, Paras went to the light-flyweight division and defeated veteran Saddam Barambangan.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
====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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Costa |first=Carlos |date=11 Jun 2017 |url=https://philboxing.com/news/story-128382.html |title=Undefeated Vince Paras Captures WBO Asia Pacific Youth Jr. Junior Flyweight Title Saturday Night in Mandaue City, Cebu (Photos) |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
===Return to mini flyweight=== ====Paras vs. Kyoguchi I==== 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.<ref>{{cite web |author=KYODO |date=20 May 2018 |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/boxing-2/hiroto-kyoguchi-defends-ibf-minimumweight-title-victory-vince-paras/ |title=Hiroto Kyoguchi defends IBF minimumweight title with victory over Vince Paras |website=japantimes.co.jp |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
===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, Jonathan Taconing, for his WBC International light-flyweight belt at Elorde Sports Complex on 22 September 2018,<ref>{{cite web |last=Costa |first=Carlos |date=21 Sep 2018 |url=http://m.philboxing.com/news/story-139457.html |title=Elorde's Boxing Kontra Droga: Jonathan Taconing 108, Vince Paras 108 for WBC Int'l Strap in Parañaque, Metro Manila |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Taconing would prevailed by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last=Costa |first=Carlos |date=22 Sep 2018 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jonathan-taconing-dominates-vince-paras-retains-manila--132084 |title=Jonathan Taconing Dominated Vince Paras, Retains in Manila |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
===Flyweight=== ====Signed to Sanman Promotions==== Paras signed a promotional deal with Sanman Promotions in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last=Aznar |first=Edri |date=5 Nov 2021 |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/sanman-promotions-inks-promising-paras |title=Sanman Promotions inks promising Paras |website=sunstar.com.ph |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
Paras defeated Reymark Taday by third round corner retirement on 5 February 2022, which was his first bout since September 2019.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
====Paras vs. Paradero I==== 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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Songalia |first=Ryan |date=4 Apr 2024 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/637484-title-challengers-vince-paras-and-robert-paradero-face-off-in-crossroads-bout-on-april-26/ |title=TITLE CHALLENGERS VINCE PARAS AND ROBERT PARADERO FACE OFF IN CROSSROADS BOUT ON APRIL 26 |website=ringtv.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=philboxing.com |date=4 Apr 2024 |url=https://philboxing.com/news/story-161614.html#google_vignette |title=VINCE PARAS vs ROBERT PARADERO HEADLINES SANMAN BUBBLE SERIES IX |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The fight ended in a split draw with judges scoring respectively: 96-94 Paradero, 98-92 Paras and 95-95 even.<ref>{{cite web |author=RANDOM HITS |date=28 Apr 2022 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jayson-mama-vince-paras-tepora-win-bouts-general-santos-city--165831 |title=Jayson Mama, Vince Paras, Tepora Win Bouts in General Santos City |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=delos Reyes |first=Lito |date=29 Apr 2022 |url=https://philboxing.com/news/story-161974.html |title=Paras will not rematch with Paradero |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
On 24 August 2022, Paras took on Jovanie Tagusi and won via first round corner retirement.<ref>{{cite web |last=Armit |first=Eric |date=31 Aug 2022 |url=https://philboxing.com/news/story-163579.html |title=The Past Week in Action 30 August 2022; Pedraza and Commey Stall After a Draw; Jared Anderson Stops Miljan Rovcanin |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
====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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Aznar |first=Edri |date=10 Oct 2022 |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/paras-destroys-paradero-wins-wba-asia-south-belt |title=Paras destroys Paradero, wins WBA Asia South belt |website=susntar.com.ph |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
Paras fought Ayumu Hanada on 13 May 2023 at Okada Manila and won via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |author=philboxing.com |date=15 May 2023 |url=https://philboxing.com/news/story-166612.html |title=PARAS DOMINATES HANADA IN CASIMERO UNDERCARD |website=philboxing.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> After being announced as the winner, Paras made a unique move of hugging the round girl.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
====Paras vs. Ishizawa==== On 12 October 2023, Paras fought Kai Ishizawa at Ariake Arena, Tokyo,<ref>{{cite web |last=Rosal |first=Glendale |date=18 Aug 2023 |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/522535/paras-faces-another-japanese-foe-in-tokyo-in-october |title=Paras faces another Japanese foe in Tokyo in October |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He won via split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last=Koizumi |first=Joe |date=13 Oct 2024 |url=https://fightnews.com/wbo-13-paras-edges-ishizawa/153765 |title=WBO #13 Paras edges Ishizawa |website=fightnews.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Paras later hugged the round girl again after prevailing.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
====Paras vs. Kyoguchi II==== Paras would try to redeem his loss to Kyoguchi in a rematch at Incheon, South Korea, on 11 May 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wainwright |first=Anson |date=16 April 2024 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/668388-hiroto-kyoguchi-will-face-vince-paras-in-a-rematch-in-south-korea-on-may-11/ |title=HIROTO KYOGUCHI WILL FACE VINCE PARAS IN A REMATCH IN SOUTH KOREA ON MAY 11 |website=ringtv.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Paras won via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last=Songalia |first=Ryan |date=11 May 2024 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/669839-vince-paras-avenges-loss-to-hiroto-kyoguchi-by-unanimous-decision-in-south-korea/ |title=VINCE PARAS AVENGES LOSS TO HIROTO KYGUCHI BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN SOUTH KOREA |website=ringtv.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rosal |first=Glendale |date=12 May 2024 |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/573006/paras-beats-kyoguchi-in-a-rematch-in-south-korea |title=Paras beats Kyoguchi in a rematch in South Korea |website=cebudailynews.inquirer.net |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He again continued his tradition by embracing the round girl after victory.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lamac |first=Billy Joel |date=12 May 2024 |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XQQ5PFVEbWcFnzd5/?mibextid=oFDknk |title=LUCK IS IN THE ROUND GIRL, Vince Paras |website=facebook.com |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
====Paras vs. Thawornkham==== 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/644609/vince-paras-clobbers-thai-foe-wins-ibf-regional-title|title=Vince Paras clobbers Thai foe, wins IBF regional title|publisher=Cebu Daily News|accessdate=8 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/vince-paras-stops-sarawut-thawornkham-in-four-rounds-for-third-straight-win|title=Vince Paras stops Sarawut Thawornkham in four rounds for third straight win|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=8 December 2025}}</ref>
====Paras vs. Malajika==== Paras challenged IBO super-flyweight champion Ricardo Malajika at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa, on 29 November 2025, losing via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://britishboxingnews.co.uk/ibo/ricard-malajika-retains-ibo-fly/|title=Ricardo Malajika retains IBO world super-flyweight title against Vince Paras|publisher=British Boxing News|accessdate=8 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/boxing/2025-12-01-malajika-triumphs-over-paras-to-retain-ibo-title/|title=Malajika triumphs over Paras to retain IBO title|publisher=Sowetan|accessdate=8 December 2025}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=1 |nc= |ko-wins=19 |ko-losses= |dec-wins=6 |dec-losses=4 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |25–4–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jaysever Abcede |TKO |2 (8), {{small|1:43}} |26 Feb 2026 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Villa Kristen Resort and Hotel, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |29 |{{no2}}Loss |24–4–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ricardo Malajika |UD |12 |29 Nov 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For IBO super-flyweight title}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |24–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Sarawut Thawornkham |TKO |4 (10), {{small|1:59}} |29 Jun 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Venue 88, General Santos, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-flyweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |23–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Mohammed Shamim |TKO |3 (6), {{small|2:47}} |16 Feb 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Arena Larkin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia}} | |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |22–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Anthony Gilbuela |TKO |3 (8) |16 Dec 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bula Gymnasium, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |25 |{{no2}}Loss |21–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Hiroto Kyoguchi |MD |10 |13 Oct 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Yokohama Budokan, Yokohama, Japan}} | |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |21–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Hiroto Kyoguchi |UD |10 |11 May 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Paradise City Plaza, Incheon, South Korea}} | |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |20–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Kai Ishizawa |SD |8 |12 Oct 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan}} | |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |19–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ayumu Hanada |UD |8 |13 May 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Okada Manila, Parañaque, Philippines}} | |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |18–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Paradero |UD |12 |9 Oct 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|BF Homes Gym, Parañaque, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA Asia South flyweight title}} |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |17–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jovanie Tagusi |RTD |1 (8) |24 Aug 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |19 |{{draw}}Draw |16–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Paradero |SD |10 |26 Apr 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |16–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Reymark Taday |RTD |3 (8), {{small|3:00}} |5 Feb 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |15–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Vincent Bautista |RTD |2 (6) |20 Sep 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, Philippines}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |14–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Reymark Taday |TKO |5 (10) |30 Apr 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |15 |{{no2}}Loss |13–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Jonathan Taconing |UD |12 |22 Sep 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC International light-flyweight title}} |- |14 |{{no2}}Loss |13–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Hiroto Kyoguchi |UD |12 |20 May 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For IBF mini-flyweight title}} |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Aldren Moreno |KO |7 (8), {{small|1:50}} |17 Dec 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Marlou Sandoval |KO |1 (10), {{small|1:38}} |30 Aug 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jimboy Haya |UD |10 |10 Jun 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, Barangay Centro, Mandaue, Philippines}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth light-flyweight title}} |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Michael Camelion |KO |1 (10), {{small|2:18}} |1 Mar 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jeffrey Alejandre |RTD |2 (8), {{small|3:00}} |17 Dec 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Robinsons GenSan, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nestor Languido |TKO |2 (8), {{small|1:16}} |16 Oct 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barangay Poblacion Covered Court, Iligan, Philippines}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mervin Lulu |TKO |6 (6), {{small|2:17}} |23 Aug 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan, Philippines}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jhonny Belo |KO |1 (6), {{small|0:48}} |19 Jun 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Briel Ozaraga |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:03}} |2 Apr 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Oval Plaza Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jayson Daming |UD |6 |14 Nov 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Maasim Municipal Gymnasium, Maasim, Philippines}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Saddam Barambangan |RTD |4 (6), {{small|3:00}} |26 Sep 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gaisano Mall Atrium of General Santos City, General Santos, Philippines}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tony Pagunawan |TKO |3 (4), {{small|1:56}} |23 Aug 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|BS Gym (Durian St.), Barangay Maranding, Lala, Philippines}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Romeo Garde |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:31}} |11 Jul 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines}} | |}
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