Rex Tso


Rex Tso Sing-yu : 曹星如; born 15 July 1987) is a Hong Kong amateur boxer and former professional boxer. He has won several regional titles at super-flyweight and has been ranked in the world top 10 by the WBO.
However, after Rex Tso leaving his mother gym and returned to amateur boxing, his winning record decreased significantly. His amateur record is now 3 wins and 11 losses.

Professional career

Tso won the WBC Asia Continental Super Flyweight title in December 2012 in a bruising 12-round contest against Timur Shailezov of Kyrgyzstan, stopping his opponent in the 10th round.
He then captured the WBO Asia-Pacific Junior Bantamweight title against Mako Matsuyama in February 2014, winning by TKO in the 8th round of the 10-round contest.
Tso then added the WBA International Super Flyweight title to his collection after defeating Michael Enriquez in March 2015.
On May 14, 2016, Tso faced Young Gil-bae. Tso made easy work out of the South Korean veteran, dominating the whole fight before stopping him in the fourth round.
He then captured the WBC Asia Super Flyweight title against Brad Hore in August 2015 and the WBO International Junior Bantamweight title against Ryuto Maekawa in October 2016.
On March 11, 2017, he successfully defended his WBO International and WBC Asian Boxing Council titles and claimed the WBO Asia-Pacific title against Hirofumi Mukai. Tso battered Mukai and dropped him twice before finishing him with a left to the body in the 8th round. With the win, Tso improved his record to 21-0.
In October 2017, Tso faced former WBA world champion Kohei Kono. Tso had sought to fight Kono while the latter a world champion, but was unable to draw him into the ring. After six rounds, Tso was unable to continue due to swelling around his eye. Nevertheless, Tso remained unbeaten by winning a technical decision.

Thrilla in Manila II Countdown

October 26, 2025, In an early boxing event dedicated as the 50th Year Anniversary of the historic Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Co-featured bout, Rex Tso will face India's Sagar Chouhan for the ten-round bout in what will be Tso's second fight since ending an eight-year sabbatical from the pro ranks earlier this year at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24DrawSagar ChouchanTD2, 2:49Oct 26, 2025San Andres Sports Complex, Manila, PhilippinesFor vacant IBF Pan Pacific bantamweight title;
TD: Chouhan unable to continue due to severe cut
23Win23–0Vergilio SilvanoKO5, 0:42Aug 24, 2025The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, Philippines
22Win22–0Kohei Kono7 Oct 7, 2017Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongRetained WBO International super-flyweight title;
Unanimous TD after Tso sustained swelling from an accidental head clash
21Win21–0Hirofumi MukaiKO8, 0:37Mar 11, 2017Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongRetained WBC–ABCO and WBO International super-flyweight titles;
Won WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
20Win20–0Ryuto MaekawaUD10Oct 8, 2016Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongRetained WBC–ABCO super-flyweight title;
Won vacant WBO International super-flyweight title
19Win19–0Young Gil-baeTKO4, 2:57May 14, 2016Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongRetained WBC–ABCO super-flyweight title;
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
18Win18–0Bradley HoreTKO7, 2:57Aug 29, 2015Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongWon vacant WBC–ABCO super-flyweight title
17Win17–0Phum KunmatTKO4, 2:55Jul 18, 2015Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
16Win16–0Michael EnriquezUD10Mar 7, 2015Cotai Arena, Macau, SARWon vacant WBA International super-flyweight title
15Win15–0Espinos SabuUD8Nov 23, 2014Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
14Win14–0John BajawaTKO5, 0:48Jul 19, 2014Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
13Win13–0Nattaphong PanpaewUD10May 31, 2014Cotai Arena, Macau, SARRetained WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
12Win12–0Mako MatsuyamaTKO8, 1:27Feb 22, 2014Cotai Arena, Macau, SARRetained WBC–ABCO Continental super-flyweight title;
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
11Win11–0Chaloemchai KhrithammaratTKO1, 2:29Nov 24, 2013Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
10Win10–0Rusalee Samor6Jul 27, 2013Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
9Win9–0Wandee SingwanchaTKO4, 1:04May 28, 2013Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongRetained WBC–ABCO Continental super-flyweight title
8Win8–0Timur Shailezov10, 3:00Dec 11, 2012Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong KongWon vacant WBCABCO Continental super-flyweight title
7Win7–0Manot ComputUD4May 5, 2012Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
6Win6–0Torsak SingabasakTKO1, 1:55Apr 26, 2012Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong
5Win5–0Aldrin JanerTKO4, 0:34Feb 19, 2012Balibago Gym, Santa Rosa, Philippines
4Win4–0Mabert PaulinoUD4Jan 28, 2012Recom Dome, Caloocan, Philippines
3Win3–0Jeffrey Pajaroja2, 1:52Dec 14, 2011Brusmick Compound Gym, Santa Rosa, Philippines
2Win2–0Unknown1, 1:09Oct 25, 2011Yiliang, People's Republic of China
1Win1–0Xian Qian Wei4Sep 12, 2011Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kowloon, Hong KongProfessional debut