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KING ARTHUR VILLANUEVA EXPECTS A TOUGH FIGHT AGAINST MCJOE ARROYO FOR VACANT IBF TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
Undefeated Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation super flyweight champion King Arthur Villanueva expects a tough fight when he faces Puerto Rico?s Olympian McJoe Arroyo, a quick-handed southpaw for the vacant IBF title at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas on Sunday, Manila Time.
At a pre-fight press conference where there was no trash-talking and both fighters were cordial to each other, trainer Edito ?Ala? Villamor said King Arthur ?is ready although we expect a tough fight.?
Villamor noted that McJoe A rroyo ?is more experienced as an amateur fighter while King Arthur is more experienced as a professional and that could make the difference.?
Villanueva has a record of 27-0 with 14 knockouts while Arroyo has a record of 16-0 with 8 knockouts.
Villanueva told the press conference which was also attended by ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer that he is determined to win for his family and his country.
Arroyo whose identical twin brother McWilliams Arroyo has been ordered to face former light flyweight champion and No. 1 flyweight contender Johnreil Casimero in title eliminator for the right to face Thai champion Amnat Ruenroeng is also in great condition and Villamor predicts ?a great fight.?
Photo: King Arthur Villanueva (L) and McJoe Arroyo met face to face during Thursday's press conference in El Paso, Texas.
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