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Undefeated Featherweight Ruben Villa now Ranked Number-Nine by Ring Magazine
PhilBoxing.com Sat, 22 Feb 2020

Featherweight contender also ranked #5 by the WBO and #13 by the WBC
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ORANGE, CA- February 20, 2020 - Undefeated featherweight Ruben Villa is now ranked #9 by Ring Magazine.
Villa (18-0, 5 KOs) of Salinas, California is just three weeks removed from an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Alexei Collado in a bout that headlined a ShoBox: The New Generation card in Shreveport, Louisiana. With the win, Villa successfully defended his WBO International title.
In that bout, Villa was dominant throughout and displayed a diverse arsenal of punches that were very effective in decisively out punching the offensive minded Collado.
The ranking from the heralded magazine, adds to his world rankings of #5 by the WBO and #13 by the WBC.
"I was just surprised to get the recognition that I deserve. It's been tough, but its finally starting to payoff. I am trying to get better with each fight and the people were happy. That the last fight against Collado meant a lot and opened up many doors," said Villa
"Being recognized in the top-10 by Ring Magazine solidifies and validates Ruben of graduating from top-prospect to bona fide contender. In his next bout, we are looking for Ruben to really make a statement and face another world-ranked opponent in order to put him in position to fight for a world title," said Banner Promotions President, Artie Pelullo.
"The rise of Ruben Villa has been gaining momentum since the world got to see him on Showtime last year. A world title bout is in his immediate future and it's great to see the media, like Ring Magazine, recognizing his accomplishments." stated Ken Thompson, CEO of Thompson Boxing Promotions.
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