sentences:  He had put up a solid and brave performance and proved beyond doubt that he is a world class fighter.In October 1991 Hodkinson defended his European title and ko’d Guy Bellehigue in three rounds, before relinquishing it and concentrating on his pursuit of a world title; an objective he achieved when he comprehensively beat Villasana in a re-match in Belfast in 1991.Hodkinson defended his title twice in 1992.