Villanueva, Wyllie Set for Thrilling Showdown in Sydney
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Filipino Allan Villanueva and Australian contender Jake Wyllie successfully made weight, paving the way for an electrifying 8-round non-title bout on Wednesday, February 26, in Sydney, Australia.
Team Villanueva in Sydney.
Villanueva, 28, tipped the scales at 145 pounds, while Wyllie (16-1, 15 KOs) weighed in at 145.3 pounds.
Confident and in high spirits, Villanueva (13-6, 10 KOs) and his team are ready to take on the Australian National Super Lightweight Champion.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two young tigers. May the best man win!
Written by Carlos Costa, Cebu
(carlos@philboxing.com)
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