Brian Viloria

Brian Viloria (born November 24, 1980) is an American retired professional boxer of Filipino descent. He is a former unified WBA and WBO flyweight champion, as well as a former WBC and IBF light flyweight champion. His nickname of "The Hawaiian Punch" was first given to him by Jesus Salud, a fellow Hawaiian of Filipino descent and himself a former world champion in boxing.

Brian Viloria
Statistics
Real nameBrian Costales Viloria
Nickname(s)The Hawaiian Punch
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1980-11-24) November 24, 1980
Waipahu, Hawaii, USA
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins38
Wins by KO23
Losses6
Draws0
No contests2

Amateur career

In 1999, he won the US championships, the national Golden Gloves and the world title as an amateur at the 1999 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Houston, Texas but lost early at the Sydney Olympics 2000 against Brahim Asloum, who he had beaten in the 1999 World Championships in Houston, Texas. His overall record was 230-8.

He went to Northern Michigan University as part of the United States Olympic Education Center. Viloria bested both Glenn Donaire in the quarter-finals, and future world champion Nonito Donaire in the semi-finals of the 2000 US Olympic Trials. He won a spot on the 2000 olympic team by defeating his one-time teammate, Karoz Norman.

Viloria went to the Sydney Olympics as a medal favorite, but lost to eventual gold medalist Brahim Asloum of France, 6-4. Viloria landed dozens of body punches but the judges did not award points for his blows.[1]

Amateur Highlights

  • 1995 National Junior Olympics Gold Medalist at 100 lbs.
  • 1996 National Junior Olympics Gold Medalist at 106 lbs.
  • 1996 World Junior Olympics Gold Medalist at 106 lbs.
  • 1997 National Junior Olympics Bronze Medalist at 112 lbs.
  • 1998 National Amateur Championships Bronze Medalist at 106 lbs.
  • 1999 National Amateur Championships Gold Medalist at 106 lbs.
  • 1999 National Golden Gloves Light Flyweight Gold Medalist
  • 1999 World Amateur Championships Gold Medalist
  • 1999 USA Boxer of The Year
  • Member of the 2000 US Olympic Team. His results were:

Professional career

Flyweight

Viloria started his professional career as a flyweight and picked up 17 wins with no defeats. He also captured and defended the NABF Flyweight title in the process before moving down to the Light Flyweight division.

Light Flyweight

On September 10, 2005, Viloria dropped down to light flyweight and won the WBC crown by knocking out Eric Ortiz in the first round with a powerful right.

He successfully defended it once on February 18, 2006 against José Antonio Aguirre (boxer) and was undefeated in 20 bouts. Viloria's unbeaten streak ended when he was dethroned by Mexican Omar Niño Romero on August 10, 2006.

In a rematch held on November 18, 2006 at Las Vegas, Romero held on to his title with a controversial majority draw decision, with Viloria knocking down Romero twice during the fight. Romero was then stripped of his title after failing a post fight drug test for methamphetamine and the decision was overturned into a no-contest.

On April 14, 2007, he fought Edgar Sosa for the vacant WBC Light Flyweight title but lost via majority decision.

Super Flyweight

Viloria then decided to move up to the super flyweight division and began training under former champion, Roberto Garcia, at La Colonia Gym in Oxnard, California.[2]

Brian Viloria won via unanimous decision against Jose Garcia Bernal (26-11-1) in his debut at the super flyweight division at the Alameda Swap Meet in Los Angeles, California on January 5, 2008.[3] Viloria secured four more victories before deciding to move back down to Light Flyweight.[4]

Return to Light Flyweight

On April 19, 2009, Viloria moved back down to junior flyweight to challenge Mexican Ulises "Archie" Solís for the IBF Junior Flyweight title. Pressured by a fading career due to his past losses in big fights, Viloria defeated Solis, whom at the time of the fight was rated the #1 Jr. Flyweight by The Ring[5] in the 11th round with a vicious right to the jaw. The official bout stoppage was a KO 2:56 into the 11th round.[6] The fight was held at Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, site of the Thrilla in Manila, as the co-main event of the Donaire-Martinez fight. Viloria snapped Solis' 11-fight unbeaten streak, 8 of which were title defenses while extending his win streak to 6.

Viloria successfully defended his IBF Junior Flyweight title on August 29, 2009 against Jesus Iribe.[7]

For his second defense, Viloria fought Carlos Tamara of Colombia on January 23, 2010. Though leading in points, the referee called a halt to the bout in Tamara's favor as Viloria was close to passing out in the twelfth round awarding Tamara a TKO victory and the belt.[8] Moments following the bout, Viloria passed out due to extreme exhaustion.[9]

Return to Flyweight

Viloria returned to the flyweight division against Mexico's Omar Soto on July 10, 2010 at the Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Metro Manila.[10]

On July 16, 2011 Viloria captured the WBO Flyweight title by besting Mexican Julio César Miranda.[11] On December 10, 2011 Viloria stopped Giovani Segura by way of an 8th Round TKO.[12] On May 13, 2012, Viloria stopped his rival Omar Niño Romero in the 9th round for another successful defense of his WBO Flyweight title.[13]

On November 17, 2012 Viloria challenged Hernan Marquez in a flyweight unification between his WBO title and the Marquez's WBA crown. He went on to stop Marquez in 10 rounds becoming the first flyweight unified world champion since 1965.[14] Viloria then lost both titles to Juan Francisco Estrada on April 6, 2013.[15]

Viloria picked up four more wins before facing pound for pound king Román González on October 17, 2015 for the WBC and The Ring Flyweight titles. Viloria was stopped in the 9th round and lost via TKO.

Viloria later fought Artem Dalakian on February 24, 2018 for the WBA flyweight title but lost by unanimous. He subsequently retired after the fight.[16]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
46 fights 38 wins 6 losses
By knockout 23 2
By decision 15 4
No contests 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss38-6-(2) Artem Dalakian UD 12 2018-02-24 The Forum, Inglewood, California For vacant WBA Flyweight title.
Win 38-5-(2) Miguel Cartagena KO 5(10) 2017-09-09 StubHub Center, Carson, California
Win 37-5-(2) Ruben Montoya UD 10 2017-03-02 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 36-5-(2) Román González TKO 9 (12), 2:53 2015-10-17 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York For WBC and The Ring Flyweight titles.
Win 36-4-(2) Omar Soto KO 1 (8), 2:02 2015-07-25 Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California
Win 35-4-(2) Armando Vazquez KO 4 (10), 1:37 2014-12-06 Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California
Win 34-4-(2) José Alfredo Zúñiga KO 5 (10), 1:42 2014-07-19 CotaiArena, Venetian Resort, Macao
Win 33-4-(2) Juan Herrera UD 10 2014-03-29 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss 32-4-(2) Juan Francisco Estrada SD 12 2013-04-06 CotaiArena, Venetian Resort, Macao Lost WBO and WBA (Super) Flyweight titles.
Win 32-3-(2) Hernán Márquez TKO 10 (12), 1:01 2012-11-17 Home Depot Center, Carson, California Retained WBO Flyweight title.
Won WBA (Super) Flyweight title.
Win 31-3-(2) Omar Niño Romero TKO9 (12), 2:07 2012-05-13 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila Retained WBO Flyweight title.
Win 30-3-(2) Giovani Segura TKO8 (12), 0:29 2011-12-10 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila Retained WBO Flyweight title.
Win 29-3-(2) Julio César Miranda UD 12 2011-07-16 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii Won WBO Flyweight title.
Win 28-3-(2) Liempetch Sor Veerapol TKO 7 (10), 2:09 2010-11-05 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila
Win 27-3-(2) Omar Soto SD 10 2010-07-10 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila
Loss 26-3-(2) Carlos Tamara TKO 12 (12), 1:45 2010-01-23 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila Lost IBF Light Flyweight title.
Win 26-2-(2) Jesus Iribe UD 12 2009-08-29 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii Retained IBF Light Flyweight title.
Win 25-2-(2) Ulises Solís KO 11 (12), 2:56 2009-04-19 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila Won IBF Light Flyweight title.
Win 24-2-(2) Benjamin Garcia KO 2 (10), 1:17 2008-12-12 Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Win 23-2-(2) Juan Javier Lagos UD 8 2008-09-25 Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win 22-2-(2) Fred Heberto Valdez KO 3 (10), 2:10 2008-05-17 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Win 21-2-(2) Cesar Lopez UD 8 2008-02-16 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 20-2-(2) Jose Garcia Bernal UD 8 2008-01-04 Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California
Loss 19-2-(2) Edgar Sosa MD 12 2007-04-14 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas For vacant WBC Light Flyweight title.
NC 19-1-(2) Omar Niño Romero ND 12 2006-11-18 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada For WBC Light Flyweight title.
Loss 19-1-(1) Omar Niño Romero UD 12 2006-08-10 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Lost WBC Light Flyweight title.
Win 19-0-(1) José Antonio Aguirre UD 12 2006-02-18 The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBC Light Flyweight title.
Win 18-0-(1) Eric Ortiz KO 1 (12), 2:59 2005-09-10 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California Won WBC Light Flyweight title.
Win 17-0-(1) Ruben Contreras TKO 6 (8), 0:55 2005-05-28 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win 16-0-(1) Angel Antonio Priolo KO 7 (12), 0:54 2004-12-16 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Win 15-0-(1) Gilberto Keb Baas KO 11 (12), 2:42 2004-06-04 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win 14-0-(1) Juan Alfonso Keb Baas UD 12 2004-02-13 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win 13-0-(1) Luis Doria TKO 1 (10), 1:14 2003-07-22 Venture Resort, Pismo Beach, California Retained WBC Youth Flyweight title.
Win 12-0-(1) Valentin Leon TKO 8 (10) 2003-04-15 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Win 11-0-(1) Alejandro Moreno UD 12 2003-04-15 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win 10-0-(1) Alberto Rossel MD 12 2002-11-24 Sports Plus Events Center, Lake Grove, New York Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win 9-0-(1) Juan Javier Lagos UD 12 2002-08-30 Cipriani's Restaurant, New York, New York Won NABF Flyweight title.
NC 8-0-(1) Alberto Rossel UD 12 2002-08-30 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia
Win 8-0 Francisco Soto TKO 5 (10), 1:18 2002-06-18 Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California Won WBC Youth Flyweight title.
Win 7-0 Sandro Orlando Oviedo KO 1 (8), 0:38 2002-05-17 Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
Win 6-0 Leonardo Gutierrez TKO 4 (6) 2002-03-15 Cipriani's Restaurant, New York City, New York
Win 5-0 Antonio Perez TKO 3 (6), 2:40 2002-01-05 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Win 4-0 Mike Thomas UD 4 2001-11-23 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York
Win 3-0 Sheldon Wile TKO 1 (4) 2001-11-09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 2-0 Kenny Berrios TKO 4 (4), 1:35 2001-09-28 USF War Memorial Gym, San Francisco, California
Win 1-0 Benjamin Escobia UD 4 2001-05-15 Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii Professional debut.

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

Minor World Titles:

  • NABF Flyweight title. (112 lbs)
  • WBC Youth Flyweight title. (112 lbs)

Outside the ring

On September 6, 2009, Viloria, who was in attendance at the World Cup of Pool, was chosen to perform the ceremonial break shot before the start of the final match. Because he never played pocket billiards before, Viloria miscued on his first attempt but achieved the shot on his second.[17]

See also

References

  1. Bill Dwyre (January 22, 2010). "Boxer Brian Viloria is poised for another run at the top". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  2. Philstar.net - Viloria back to warrior's mentality
  3. LATimes.com, Martirosyan scores impressive victory
  4. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Jul/24/sp/hawaii807240379.html
  5. ringtv.com - Ring Magazine Jr. Flyweight Ratings Archived April 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ringtv.com - Donaire and Viloria score impressive KOs in the Philippines Archived April 22, 2009, at Archive.today
  7. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/171077/sports/boxing/viloria-outboxes-iribe-retains-ibf-crown
  8. http://www.badlefthook.com/2010/1/23/1266149/carlos-tamara-stuns-brian-viloria
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-08-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. Nathanielsz, Ronnie (July 10, 2010). "Brian Viloria Beats Omar Soto By Split Decision Nod". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  11. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/6777192/brian-viloria-beats-julio-cesar-miranda-win-wbo-flyweight-title
  12. http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/12/11/2627812/viloria-vs-segura-results-eighth-round-stoppage-hematoma-swelling-pinoy-boxing-news
  13. http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/5/13/3017206/viloria-vs-romero-iii-results-brian-viloria-excorcises-demons-stops-nino-ninth-round-boxing-news
  14. Maloney L. Samaco (November 19, 2012). "BRIAN VILORIA UNIFIES WORLD FLYWEIGHT TITLE AFTER 47 YEARS". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  15. http://sports.inquirer.net/94651/viloria-loses-flyweight-belts-to-estrada-via-split-decision
  16. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/26301643/former-world-champ-brian-viloria-embraces-new-role-trainer-ahead-van-heerden-fight
  17. Randall Parker. "Philippines "B" Team Earns An "A": 2009 World Cup Of Pool Champs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
Achievements
Preceded by
Eric Ortiz
WBC light flyweight champion
September 10, 2005 - August 10, 2006
Succeeded by
Omar Niño Romero
Preceded by
Ulises Solís
IBF light flyweight champion
April 19, 2009 - January 23, 2010
Succeeded by
Carlos Tamara
Preceded by
Julio César Miranda
WBO flyweight champion
July 16, 2011 - April 6, 2013
Succeeded by
Juan Francisco Estrada
New title WBA flyweight champion
Super Title

November 17, 2012 - April 6, 2013
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