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

"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.