Villanueva is boxing champ Inoue’s sparmate for his upcoming fight

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia South bantamweight champion “King” Arthur Villanueva will provide the much-needed action in the training camp of unbeaten world bantamweight king Naoya “Monster” Inoue of Japan. This…

Villanueva annexes WBA Asia South bantamweight title with KO win in Pakistan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva stopped Thai Jakpan Sangtong in the 10th round to clinch the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia South bantamweight title in Gilgit City, Pakistan last June…

‘King’ Arthur Villanueva returns to training, hopes to fight in December

Glendale G. Rosal 09/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva officially returns into training to prepare for a possible bout in December. Villanueva have chosen the Big Yellow Boxing Gym in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City as…

‘King’ Arthur Villanueva has no plans of slowing down

Glendale G. Rosal 03/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva plans to continue re-sharpening his boxing skills as he found a new sense of motivation following his impressive win last Saturday, March 27, 2021, in “Kumbati…

Villanueva, Barriga notch confidence-boosting wins in ‘Kumbati 8 & 9’

Glendale G. Rosal 03/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva and Olympian Mark “Pretty Boy” Barriga earned confidence-boosting victories in Omega Pro Sports International’s one-day double-boxing event, “Kumbati 8 & 9” at the IPI compound in…

‘King’ Arthur Villanueva feels he still got game

Glendale G. Rosal 03/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former ALA Boxing Gym stalwart “King” Arthur Villanueva is about to start a new chapter in his boxing career. This time, he hopes there’s going to be a happy ending. The 31-year-old Villanueva from Bago…

More action added to Pinoy Pride 45 card

Glendale Rosal 10/21/2018

TWO-TIME world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva of the ALA Boxing Gym will add spice to the already sizzling stacked fight card of the Pinoy Pride 45: Triple WBO Championships on November 24 at the International Eucharistic…

Villanueva eager to bounce back

Glendale G. Rosal 08/13/2017

The road to recovery may be a tough one but two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva has nevertheless taken that route in the hopes of bouncing back from a lopsided defeat against African Zolani Tete last…

Villanueva vows to crush Tete in eliminator bout

Glendale G. Rosal 02/16/2017

WITH the schedule and venue finally set, ALA Boxing Gym’s “King” Arthur Villanueva has vowed to beat world No. 2 ranked bantamweight Zolane Tete of South Africa when they collide this April 8 in an eliminator bout…

‘King’ Arthur likely to fight abroad for world title eliminator

Glendale G. Rosal 01/07/2017

IT’S ALWAYS a big plus to fight at home but for “King” Arthur Villanueva’s upcoming crucial fight, there’s little to no chance he could get that critical advantage. According to his promoter, it is almost certain that…

‘King’ Arthur to battle Mexican Jimenez anew

Glendale G. Rosal 07/24/2016

“KING” Arthur Villanueva and Mexican boxer Juan “El Penita” Jimenez will be settling an old score when they figure in a rematch in the September 24 Pinoy Pride fight card in StubHub Center in Carson, California. The…

Hard-earned victories

Glendale G. Rosal 11/30/2015

King” Arthur Villanueva got back on the winning track with a split decision win over Mexican fighter Victor “Spock” Mendez Saturday night in the main event of the Pinoy Pride 34: Back with a Vengeance at the…

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