BAGO CITY COMMENDS ?EL MATADOR? VILLANUEVA
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Arthur ?El Matador? Villanueva, the defending Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight champion, received a commendation from the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bago City, Negros Occidental.
This after Villanueva?s recent success in Japan where he defeated home-fighter Taiki Eto via unanimous decision in the fight held last month at the famed Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 24-year-old Villanueva hails from Barangay Don Jorge L. Araneta in Bago City and currently fighting for the Top Prime Stable of Rev. Henry Guanzon and promoted by Cebu-based ALA Promotions.
In a resolution authored by Councilor Allan Galunan and unanimously approved by the SP members present during their regular session held last January 23, Villanueva was commended for winning the said title which not only brought honor to the city, but to the whole county in general.
Present during the said session were Vice Mayor Nicolas Yulo, and councilors Josefa Matti, Carlos Mondia, Bernadette Somcio, Donald Alvarez, Ruben Torres, Rosario Gaudite, Loreto Cauntoy, Noel Valenzuela, James Anton Alincastre, Galunan.
Meanwhile, Villanueva (21 wins with 12 KOs) is reportedly scheduled for a mandatory title defense tentatively this March or April.
Villanueva will be challenged by another Filipino, the undefeated Philippine Superflyweight champion in Marco Demecillo of Cebu.
Villanueva?s manager, Guanzon, said that though they are confident that his fighter will retain his crown, he stressed that rigid preparation and conditioning is necessary before the scheduled fight.
?We have seen how Demecillo fights, but we still need to prepare well,? Guanzon said.
On the other hand, Bago City Mayor Ramon Torres earlier said that he is willing to host Villanueva?s title defense next year if given the opportunity.
?Arthur (Villanueva) is from this city. And I am willing to extend my help if needed. We have the venue if ever the promoters decide. Our city will be very much happy if his title fight will be staged here,? Torres said.
?With Arthur?s victory, he serves as an inspiration to our poll of boxers here as well as justified our city?s continuing boxing program, particularly in the grassroots,? he added./WDJ
http://www.watchmendaily.com/sports/bago-city-commends-el-matador-villanueva/
Photo: (from left) Top Prime Stable manager Rev. Henry Guanzon, Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight champion Arthur ?El Matador? Villanueva, and Bago City Mayor Ramon Torres during a courtesy visit last month (SCOOP-BACOLOD Photo).
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