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Crimson · 06-13-2009, 10:00 PM

Sunday, May 31st, 1992
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex; Manila, Philippines
Ala Villamor 22-0-1 (19) entered the ring a 2-1 favorite vs. compatriot, Rolando Pascua 30-6 (11) in their battle for the Philippines Title and the right to advance to a world title challenge of Michael Carbajal for his IBF belt. The outdoor Rizal Sports Complex seating 33,000 was completely filled, despite the slight off and on drizzle of rain. The undefeated Villamor already had several impressive wins on his ledger (KO2 Nico Thomas, TKO8 Sugar Ray Mike, and W10 Yuichi Hosono.) and had aspirations to become WORLD CHAMPION.

Rolando Pascua had been in with several world class Light Fly’s during his career, which began 6 years ago in 1986. Usually though, Pascua came out on the losing end against the upper echelon fighters (L10 Jum-Hwan Choi, L10 Rey Paciones, L10 Napa Kiatwanchai, byTKO10 Melchor Cob Castro). His biggest career win by far was his 1990 6th round KO of then undefeated WBC titlist Humberto Gonzalez. Since that win Pascua has gone 5-1 (2), with the loss costing him the WBC belt. The 26 year old Pascua was looking forward to the opportunity of regaining a world title and maybe even challenging for the LIGHT FLY WEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

The crowd was lively and sounded like it was evenly split in who it wanted to see win. Pacua looked to be in less than ideal shape, as a there was no cut to his body. Villamor by comparison was ripped and tore into Pascua on route to winning the first 2 rounds. In the 3rd Pascua showed his ring experience and turned the tables on Pascua with swift counterpunching.
Pascua continued to box effectively in the 4th and Villamor returned to his corner with a swollen left eye. The 6th was a slam bam affair that had the crowd roaring. Villamor’s eye continued to swell, but Pascua was starting to look weary and dropping his arms in the process.

Pascua caught his 2nd wind in the 6th and once again managed to outbox Villamor. After 6 rounds the scorecard of ringside analyst Joe Kozumi was 57 all. With Villamor’s right eye now ½ shut, Pascua’s right hands seemingly couldn’t miss. The crowd, sensing an upset by Pascua began cheering for him more.

Both fighters came out for the 9th looking to score a decisive KO blow. Villamor’s landed first and Pascua was on the canvas and unable to rise! The Philippine Champion and still undefeated Ala Villamor will next face undefeated IBF World Title holder Michael Carbajal.
Ala Villamor KO9 Rolando Pascua

Rolando Pascua vs. Humberto Gonzalez
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWd-gKlbOj0

06-13-2009, 10:00 PM	#136 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 54x in 51 posts	Sunday, May 31st, 1992 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex; Manila, Philippines Ala Villamor 22-0-1 (19) entered the ring a 2-1 favorite vs. compatriot, Rolando Pascua 30-6 (11) in their battle for the Philippines Title and the right to advance to a world title challenge of Michael Carbajal for his IBF belt. The outdoor Rizal Sports Complex seating 33,000 was completely filled, despite the slight off and on drizzle of rain. The undefeated Villamor already had several impressive wins on his ledger (KO2 Nico Thomas, TKO8 Sugar Ray Mike, and W10 Yuichi Hosono.) and had aspirations to become WORLD CHAMPION. Rolando Pascua had been in with several world class Light Fly’s during his career, which began 6 years ago in 1986. Usually though, Pascua came out on the losing end against the upper echelon fighters (L10 Jum-Hwan Choi, L10 Rey Paciones, L10 Napa Kiatwanchai, byTKO10 Melchor Cob Castro). His biggest career win by far was his 1990 6th round KO of then undefeated WBC titlist Humberto Gonzalez. Since that win Pascua has gone 5-1 (2), with the loss costing him the WBC belt. The 26 year old Pascua was looking forward to the opportunity of regaining a world title and maybe even challenging for the LIGHT FLY WEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. The crowd was lively and sounded like it was evenly split in who it wanted to see win. Pacua looked to be in less than ideal shape, as a there was no cut to his body. Villamor by comparison was ripped and tore into Pascua on route to winning the first 2 rounds. In the 3rd Pascua showed his ring experience and turned the tables on Pascua with swift counterpunching. Pascua continued to box effectively in the 4th and Villamor returned to his corner with a swollen left eye. The 6th was a slam bam affair that had the crowd roaring. Villamor’s eye continued to swell, but Pascua was starting to look weary and dropping his arms in the process. Pascua caught his 2nd wind in the 6th and once again managed to outbox Villamor. After 6 rounds the scorecard of ringside analyst Joe Kozumi was 57 all. With Villamor’s right eye now ½ shut, Pascua’s right hands seemingly couldn’t miss. The crowd, sensing an upset by Pascua began cheering for him more. Both fighters came out for the 9th looking to score a decisive KO blow. Villamor’s landed first and Pascua was on the canvas and unable to rise! The Philippine Champion and still undefeated Ala Villamor will next face undefeated IBF World Title holder Michael Carbajal. Ala Villamor KO9 Rolando Pascua Rolando Pascua vs. Humberto Gonzalez http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWd-gKlbOj0 Attached Images Last edited by Crimson; 07-19-2009 at 02:41 PM.