Vincent Astrolabio

Vincent Astrolabio
Born
Vincent Diazen Astrolabio

(1997-04-01) April 1, 1997 (age 27)
General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Other namesAsero (Steel)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach166.37 cm (66 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins19
Wins by KO14
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.

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

24 fights 19 wins 5 losses
By knockout 14 2
By decision 5 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
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, 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

Titles in boxing

Regional and minor titles

  • MinProBa Bantamweight title (July 24, 2017)
  • WBO Oriental Bantamweight title (April 6, 2019)
  • WBC International Bantamweight title (February 26, 2022)
  • WBO Inter-continental Bantamweight title (December 17, 2022)

References

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  2. ^ Bonsubre Jr., Rene (2019-09-08). "ASTROLABIO DEFENDS WBO ORIENTAL TITLE ON CASIMERO-RAMIREZ UNDERCARD". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  3. ^ Ramos, Gerry (2022-02-27). "Pinoy bet Astrolabio floors Rigondeaux to score shock 10-round decision". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  4. ^ Ramos, Gerry (2022-12-19). "World-ranked Pinoy Vincent Astrolabio destroys Russian foe in six rounds". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  5. ^ Christ, Scott (2023-05-13). "Highlights and results: Jason Moloney wins first world title over Vincent Astrolabio". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  6. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (2023-07-20). "Astrolabio Flies to Bangkok for WBC world bantam Eliminator fight". CebuDailyNews(CDN). Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  7. ^ Siasat, JM (2023-08-26). "Vincent Astrolabio wins Title Eliminator Contests with a TKO victory over Nawaphon Kaikanha". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  8. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (31 May 2024). "Junto Nakatani faces Vincent Astrolabio in Tokyo in July". FIGHTMAG.
  9. ^ Pugmire, Lance (2024-05-15). "Junto Nakatani Set For First Bantamweight Title Defense Again Vincent Astrolabio on July 20". BoxingScene. Retrieved 2024-05-16.