Samuel Serrano vs. Ben Villaflor (2nd meeting)
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Samuel Serrano 130 lbs beat Ben Villaflor 129 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1976-10-16
- Location: Estadio Hiram Bithorn, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Referee: Stanley Christodoulou 146-142
- Judge: Marty Denkin 147-139
- Judge: Rafael Herrera 147-141
"Samuel Serrano became the fourth Puerto Rican world champion yesterday by winning the WBA junior lightweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ben Villaflor of the Philippines. A crowd of around 10,000 paid to see Serrano take the title from Villaflor in his second attempt. Last April the two boxers drew in a very controversial decision in Honolulu. Using his longer reach, Serrano dominated throughout the 15 rounds." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 13-0-2 Serrano (the AP scored in rounds)
- After this bout Villaflor was taken to the hospital to treat two cuts over his left eye and his bleeding mouth.