Jayson Vayson Returns to World Rankings
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Former world title challenger Jayson "Striker" Vayson is back in the world rankings — and he’s aiming for another shot at the world title.
The 28-year-old from Agusan del Norte climbed back into all four major sanctioning bodies after his win last month in Manila over former world title challenger Robert Paradero.
With the victory, Vayson is now:
• WBC: #12
• WBA: #10
• IBF: #15
• WBO: #15
His current record stands at 15-2-1, 8 KOs.
Vayson is a proven regional champion. He has held the ABF Asian Boxing Federation Light Flyweight title, the WBC Asia Continental title, and the WBO Asia Pacific 108-lbs title. His natural weight classes are light flyweight and flyweight.
Top Photo: Jayson Vayson with the author Carlos Costa, his coach Alegria and managers Santig, Depay and Sato.
Jayson Vayson with the author Carlos Costa and World Champions Sebastian Fundora and Gabriela Fundora.
Last September, he took a big risk and dropped down to minimumweight to challenge undefeated Puerto Rican champion Oscar Collazo (15-0, 12 KOs) in California. It was a rare opportunity to fight for a world title, and Vayson accepted it with courage and professionalism. Though he came up short, the experience only strengthened his resolve.
Now he’s focused on where he’s strongest: light flyweight. That’s where the current champions are:
• WBC: Shokichi Iwata (16-2, 12 KOs) of Japan
• IBF: Thanongsak Simsri (40-1, 35 KOs) of Thailand
• WBA/WBO: Rene Santiago (16-4, 9 KOs) of Puerto Rico
Known for his soft-spoken personality outside the ring and relentless pressure fighting style inside it, Vayson combines excellent speed, solid power, and deep dedication to the sport. He also brings valuable international experience, having fought in the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, and the USA.
With his managers Ulysses Sato, Darwin Depay, and Brico Santig working to secure the right opportunities, Vayson is once again in a position for a world title run.
His fans across Mindanao and the entire Philippines are glad to see him back among the world’s best.
Good luck, Jayson Vayson. Laban Pinoy!
The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa, Cebu, carlos@philboxing.com
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Yusniel Abrahante Shocks Undefeated Luis Coria in Dominant Performance Live on ProBox TV
Sun, 19 Jul 2026Salamov stops Suarez as Borshchev beats Brito at historic IBA Bare Knuckle US debut
Sun, 19 Jul 2026Pichay re-elected NCFP prexy, eyes more GMs
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 19 Jul 2026Olympus Rising by TWC - Amateur MMA Fight on Saturday; live broadcast via Kalaro 3.0 Sports Super-app
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 19 Jul 2026Suarez Obliterates Avila in One-Round Blitz to Capture WBO International Crown (Photos)
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 19 Jul 2026Spence vs Tszyu, The Biggest Crossroad Fight Of 2026!
By Ralph Rimpell, Sun, 19 Jul 2026Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls Power Past Host Peru, Finish World Cup Campaign on a High Note
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 19 Jul 2026Diego Pacheco and Immanuwel Aleem Tip Scales for Carson Showdown
Sat, 18 Jul 2026Weights From ‘Flores vs. Navarro’ and 'Suarez vs Avila' at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA & Live on ProBoxTV
Sat, 18 Jul 2026Tickets on Sale Now for Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ on Sept 4 – Live on TNT and DAZN
Sat, 18 Jul 2026Golden Boy Promotions and Vergil Ortiz Jr. Reach Settlement, Focus on Biggest Fights Ahead
Sat, 18 Jul 2026Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls Pull Off Stunning Comeback Against World No 3 Puerto Rico, Split Doubleheader in Lima
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 17 Jul 2026"Pipino" Cuevas: 50 Years as Mexico's Youngest World Champion
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Fri, 17 Jul 2026IBA Secretary General & CEO, Chris Roberts OBE: Regulation is how IBA pave the way forward for Bare-Knuckle Boxing
Fri, 17 Jul 2026EVERY WORD FROM THE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR PACHECO VS. ALEEM IN CARSON, CALIFORNIA
Fri, 17 Jul 2026