Mark Vicelles made a strong comeback by defeating Carlo Diaz VII via unanimous decision to claim the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light-flyweight title on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.
Dominant Performance
Vicelles controlled the fight from beginning to end, impressing all three judges. The final scores were 98-91, 99-90, and 99-90 in his favor. This victory could help Vicelles return to the world rankings, as he was once listed among the top contenders in his division.
Updated Records
With the win, Vicelles improved his record to 21 wins, two losses, and one draw, with 11 knockouts. Diaz dropped to eight wins, four losses, and one draw, with one knockout.
Undercard Result
In the undercard, fellow Filipino boxer Eduardo Mancito lost by unanimous decision to 21-year-old Japanese prospect Fuga Uematsu. The judges scored the fight 59-55, 59-55, and 58-56 for Uematsu.
Mancito's record fell to 22 wins, 19 losses, and two draws, with 10 knockouts, while Uematsu improved to eight wins and two losses, with five knockouts.
