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kenyan_cheena · 07-26-2010, 11:21 PM

The Manila Metro

FRIDAY 6 APRIL 2007

VILLAFLOR VICTORIOUS
AT THE RIZAL COLISEUM

Story by Romeo Concepcion

IBL Inter-Continental lightweight champion Ben Villaflor produced another clinical performance last night to retain his belt for the second time. In front of a healthy crowd at the Rizal Coliseum Villaflor was far too good for compatriot Rene Barrientos, dropping him twice on the way to a comfortable unanimous decision win (119-108, 116-110, 118-109). Barrientos had earned the title shot by virtue of his surprising win over the Englishman Michael Ayers on the undercard of Villaflor's first defense in February, a victory that had seen him rise to #15 in the world rankings. But last night Villaflor exposed Barrientos' limitations, gradually breaking him down during the top half of the contest before sending him to the canvas in rounds nine and eleven to put an exclamation point on a solid victory.

Villaflor connected with 384 of 1,210 punches (31.7%), Barrientos landing less than half that number (181/880 (20.6%)). Now 19-1(10), Villaflor has joined the Australian light-heavyweight Mark Somogyi as the only fighter to make two successful defenses of an IBL regional championship. Also like Somogyi it appears that only complacency can stop him from securing a shot at the world championship, both men only three victories from attaining that goal. Villaflor's next defense could possibly be against the man he defeated in the semi-finals of the I-C championship tournament, Jim Watt. The Scotsman recorded an upset KO win over Ray Adigun on Monday, in which he dropped the Nigerian four times in the 7th round before he was counted out at the 2:24 mark.

Watt and Villaflor's first meeting was an exciting affair which was considered by many as the unofficial tournament final, so a rematch would no doubt be an anticipated clash. It would be true to say that Villaflor was mostly underappreciated by Filipino fight fans before he joined the IBL but his status has steadily grown during his perfect start with the organisation, to the point where he is now featured prominently on a number of billboards in Manila and many other cities. He has also made appearances on some of the nation's most popular variety television shows such as Bongga!, Party Pilipinas and on MTV as a guest VJ.

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kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 7,600 Thanks: 83 Thanked 143x in 125 posts	*The Manila Metro* FRIDAY 6 APRIL 2007 VILLAFLOR VICTORIOUS AT THE RIZAL COLISEUM Story by Romeo Concepcion IBL Inter-Continental lightweight champion Ben Villaflor produced another clinical performance last night to retain his belt for the second time. In front of a healthy crowd at the Rizal Coliseum Villaflor was far too good for compatriot Rene Barrientos, dropping him twice on the way to a comfortable unanimous decision win (119-108, 116-110, 118-109). Barrientos had earned the title shot by virtue of his surprising win over the Englishman Michael Ayers on the undercard of Villaflor's first defense in February, a victory that had seen him rise to #15 in the world rankings. But last night Villaflor exposed Barrientos' limitations, gradually breaking him down during the top half of the contest before sending him to the canvas in rounds nine and eleven to put an exclamation point on a solid victory. Villaflor connected with 384 of 1,210 punches (31.7%), Barrientos landing less than half that number (181/880 (20.6%)). Now 19-1(10), Villaflor has joined the Australian light-heavyweight Mark Somogyi as the only fighter to make two successful defenses of an IBL regional championship. Also like Somogyi it appears that only complacency can stop him from securing a shot at the world championship, both men only three victories from attaining that goal. Villaflor's next defense could possibly be against the man he defeated in the semi-finals of the I-C championship tournament, Jim Watt. The Scotsman recorded an upset KO win over Ray Adigun on Monday, in which he dropped the Nigerian four times in the 7th round before he was counted out at the 2:24 mark. Watt and Villaflor's first meeting was an exciting affair which was considered by many as the unofficial tournament final, so a rematch would no doubt be an anticipated clash. It would be true to say that Villaflor was mostly underappreciated by Filipino fight fans before he joined the IBL but his status has steadily grown during his perfect start with the organisation, to the point where he is now featured prominently on a number of billboards in Manila and many other cities. He has also made appearances on some of the nation's most popular variety television shows such as Bongga!, Party Pilipinas and on MTV as a guest VJ. __________________ The Greatest Prize in Sports (a TBCB Dynasty) The Greatest Prize in Sports: Almanac kenyan_cheena's NBA 2K11 Off Topic Dynasty Major League Baseball: 1990 and Beyond... (an OOTP11 Dynasty)