Vince Paras (left) and Hiroto Kyoguchi (proper) alternate blows of their 2018 world title conflict. | picture from Fightnews
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A high-stakes boxing match is about as former world title challenger Vince “J-Vince” Paras and his fierce rival Hiroto Kyoguchi of Japan will collide in a much-anticipated trilogy bout on October 13 in Yokohama, Japan.
The storied rivalry between Paras and Kyoguchi traces again to 2018 after they first crossed paths in a world title battle. Kyoguchi, the then-defending Worldwide Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, efficiently retained his title by defeating Paras through unanimous resolution on dwelling soil.
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Nonetheless, Paras exacted revenge simply this previous Could in Incheon Metropolis, South Korea, the place he defeated Kyoguchi by unanimous resolution in a 10-round bout. This victory prolonged Paras’ successful streak to 5 consecutive fights, bettering his file to 21 wins (15 by knockout), 2 losses, and 1 draw.
Now, the third and sure ultimate chapter of their rivalry will unfold. This trilogy will headline the battle card of Treasure Boxing Promotions of former world champion turned promoter Masayuki Ito.
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Curiously, Kyoguchi himself continues to be reeling from his personal defeat by unanimous resolution to Paras final Could, marking his second profession loss. The 30-year-old promoter carries a file of 18 wins, 12 of which got here by knockout.
Including additional pleasure to the cardboard, considered one of Ito’s prime fighters, former three-division world champion John Riel Casimero, will make his long-awaited return to the ring after a year-long hiatus. Casimero is slated to face American Saul Sanchez within the co-main occasion.
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