Boxing Match Preview: Kittipong Jian Hao Ho (13-1-1, 12 KOs) vs. Paulo Aokuso (9-0-0, 4 KOs)

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Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia (a regular No Limit Boxing venue that has hosted multiple Tszyu cards and is a growing hub for Australian talent).

The undercard begins in the evening AEST, with ring walks for Aokuso vs. Ho expected around 7:00–9:00 PM AEST (4:00–6:00 AM ET / 1:00–3:00 AM PT the previous night), depending on exact card order. The main event (Tszyu vs. Nurja) follows later. The show streams live on No Limit Boxing PPV (Australia-focused, with select international availability).

Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 1, 2026. Aokuso has had past non-injury setbacks (visa/financial issues causing layoffs in 2024–2025) but has fought twice since and reports full health. Ho has been highly active with no noted training or medical issues in recent coverage. Both camps have shared normal fight-week updates.

Fighter Matchups (Tale of the Tape):

Paulo Aokuso (“Sweet P”) – Sydney, NSW, Australia | Age 28 | 9-0 (4 KOs) | Southpaw | 6’0½” (184 cm) | Reach 72½” (184 cm)

Kittipong Jian Hao Ho – Singapore/Bangkok, Thailand | Age 28 | 13-1-1 (12 KOs) | Orthodox | 6’2½” (189 cm) | Reach 78″ (198 cm)

Aokuso is the slick southpaw prospect with Olympic pedigree. Ho brings significant height/reach advantages (+2″ height, +5.5″ reach) and elite finishing power (92% KO rate), but this is his first major international step-up outside Asia.

Recent Form:

Aokuso: Undefeated and building steadily with quality domestic/regional wins. Last fight: December 25, 2024 – UD vs. Shukhrat Abdullaev (5-0). Prior: November 24, 2024 – Win vs. Clay Waterman (13-1) to claim WBC Australasia Light Heavyweight Title; March 24, 2024 – TKO vs. Emmanuel Danso (35-7). He has looked sharp, technically sound, and is 5-0 in his last five with improving finishing ability.

Ho: On a tear with five straight wins, all by stoppage or dominant decision. Last fight: December 25, 2025 – Win vs. Taksin Klaisri (2-8); prior key wins in 2025 include stops over Natthakan Maneesri, Bhavesh Amarjeet, and Suphareuk Boonrod, plus earlier Asian title defenses. The veteran is riding high momentum and proven power at regional level.

Fight History Summary: Aokuso turned pro in 2022 after a standout amateur/Olympic career. His nine wins include regional titles (WBC Australasia, IBO Inter-Continental) against solid opposition like Renold Quinlan, Yuniesky Gonzalez, and recent tests in Waterman and Abdullaev. Never been past 10 rounds but has shown durability and boxing IQ.Ho has been pro since 2019 (15 bouts total). He holds multiple Asian titles (Asian Boxing Federation Super Middleweight) and boasts 12 KOs, mostly in Thailand/Singapore. His only loss came early (2020) and he has one draw; this is his biggest test to date against a ranked prospect on foreign soil. No prior head-to-head.

FIGHT ODDS

Kittipong Jian Hao Ho     + 580

Paulo Aokuso                    – 830

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026

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