Almacen bows to Budler by UD

By LITO DELOS REYES

DAVAO CITY – Twenty-one-year-old Jonathan “Pretty Boy” Almacen of Muntinlupa tried his best but was not enough as he got lost by a unanimous decision to Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Budler of South Africa in the battle for the vacant World Boxing Council Silver light flyweight title last May 22 at the Booysens Hall at Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

It was the 5th defeat by Almacen against the seven wins and two draws.

Budler throws more punches than Almacen. Although, Almacen also hit Budler with his punches including a flyover punch.

Almacen started to fight at the distance with Budler chasing at him in the 10th round.

The 33-year-old Budler kept on hitting Almacen with his sharp punches in the last two rounds.

The judges scored at 118-111, 117-111 and 118-111 all in favor of Budler.

Budler improved his record to 33 wins with 10 knockouts but with four defeats. He said that Almacen has still a bright future ahead of him.

The bubble boxing event was promoted by Ctril Lehong.

PHOTO. Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Budler

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