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Villanueva, Wyllie Set for Thrilling Showdown in Sydney

Filipino Allan Villanueva and Australian contender Jake Wyllie successfully made weight, paving the way for an electrifying 8-round non-title bout on Wednesday, February 26, in Sydney, Australia.

Team Villanueva in Sydney.

Villanueva, 28, tipped the scales at 145 pounds, while Wyllie (16-1, 15 KOs) weighed in at 145.3 pounds.

Confident and in high spirits, Villanueva (13-6, 10 KOs) and his team are ready to take on the Australian National Super Lightweight Champion.

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two young tigers. May the best man win!

Written by Carlos Costa, Cebu

(carlos@philboxing.com)

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