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.

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.

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.

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.

On 23 August 2015, Paras defeated debutant Tony Pagunawan via third round TKO.

Light flyweight For this third fight, 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.

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.

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, Taconing would prevailed by unanimous decision.

Flyweight Signed to Sanman Promotions Paras signed a promotional deal with Sanman Promotions in 2021.

Paras defeated Reymark Taday by third round corner retirement on 5 February 2022, which was his first bout since September 2019.

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. The fight ended in a split draw with judges scoring respectively: 96-94 Paradero, 98-92 Paras and 95-95 even.

On 24 August 2022, Paras took on Jovanie Tagusi and won via first round corner retirement.

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.

Paras fought Ayumu Hanada on 13 May 2023 at Okada Manila and won via unanimous decision. After being announced as the winner, Paras made a unique move of hugging the round girl.

Paras vs. Ishizawa On 12 October 2023, Paras fought Kai Ishizawa at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, He won via split decision. Paras later hugged the round girl again after prevailing.

Paras vs. Kyoguchi II Paras would try to redeem his loss to Kyoguchi in a rematch at Incheon, South Korea, on 11 May 2024. Paras won via unanimous decision. He again continued his tradition by embracing the round girl after victory.

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.

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.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes32WinRamel AntaranUD623 Aug 202531Loss25–5–1Aoi YokoyamaUD86 Jun 202630Win25–4–1Jaysever AbcedeTKO2 (8), 26 Feb 202629Loss24–4–1Ricardo MalajikaUD1229 Nov 202528Win24–3–1Sarawut ThawornkhamTKO4 (10), 29 Jun 202527Win23–3–1Mohammed ShamimTKO3 (6), 16 Feb 202526Win22–3–1Anthony GilbuelaTKO3 (8)16 Dec 202425Loss21–3–1Hiroto KyoguchiMD1013 Oct 202424Win21–2–1Hiroto KyoguchiUD1011 May 202423Win20–2–1Kai IshizawaSD812 Oct 202322Win19–2–1Ayumu HanadaUD813 May 202321Win18–2–1Robert ParaderoUD129 Oct 202220Win17–2–1Jovanie TagusiRTD1 (8)24 Aug 202219Draw16–2–1Robert ParaderoSD1026 Apr 202218Win16–2Reymark TadayRTD3 (8), 5 Feb 202217Win15–2Vincent BautistaRTD2 (6)20 Sep 201916Win14–2Reymark TadayTKO5 (10)30 Apr 201915Loss13–2Jonathan TaconingUD1222 Sep 201814Loss13–1Hiroto KyoguchiUD1220 May 201813Win13–0Aldren MorenoKO7 (8), 17 Dec 201712Win12–0Marlou SandovalKO1 (10), 30 Aug 201711Win11–0Jimboy HayaUD1010 Jun 201710Win10–0Michael CamelionKO1 (10), 1 Mar 20179Win9–0Jeffrey AlejandreRTD2 (8), 17 Dec 20168Win8–0Nestor LanguidoTKO2 (8), 16 Oct 20167Win7–0Mervin LuluTKO6 (6), 23 Aug 20166Win6–0Jhonny BeloKO1 (6), 19 Jun 20165Win5–0Briel OzaragaKO1 (6), 2 Apr 20164Win4–0Jayson DamingUD614 Nov 20153Win3–0Saddam BarambanganRTD4 (6), 26 Sep 20152Win2–0Tony PagunawanTKO3 (4), 23 Aug 20151Win1–0Romeo GardeTKO1 (4), 11 Jul 2015

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