AJ Paciones Aims for WBO Oriental Flyweight Title in Bangkok Showdown
Source: news.source.sunstar
AJ Paciones, a 20-year-old Cebuano boxer based in Vietnam, is set to challenge for the WBO Oriental flyweight title against Thai veteran Sanchai Yotboon on May 31, 2025, at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok. Paciones, who currently holds the WBA Asia light flyweight belt, is looking to add another title to his collection. His recent achievements include a split decision victory against former world champion Rene Mark Cuarto and a unanimous decision win in a title defense against Chinese Xiang Li. Paciones is ranked highly by major boxing organizations and is poised for a world title shot if he remains undefeated.
Key Points
AJ Paciones is challenging for the WBO Oriental flyweight title on May 31, 2025.
The fight will take place at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok against Sanchai Yotboon.
Paciones holds the WBA Asia light flyweight belt and aims to add another title.
He has a record of 10-0 with five knockouts.
Paciones' significant wins include a split decision against Rene Mark Cuarto and a unanimous decision against Xiang Li.
He is ranked No. 2 by the WBA, No. 15 by the IBF, and No. 25 by the WBC.
Sanchai Yotboon has a record of 18-9 with 12 knockouts and has fought elite competition.
Reymart Soledad will also fight for the ABF super-lightweight belt on the same card.
