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.
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Real name | Brian Costales Viloria | |||||||||||||
Nickname(s) | The Hawaiian Punch | |||||||||||||
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Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) | |||||||||||||
Reach | 66 in (168 cm) | |||||||||||||
Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
Born | Waipahu, Hawaii, USA | November 24, 1980|||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
Boxing record | ||||||||||||||
Total fights | 46 | |||||||||||||
Wins | 38 | |||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 23 | |||||||||||||
Losses | 6 | |||||||||||||
Draws | 0 | |||||||||||||
No contests | 2 | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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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:
- Defeated Sergey Kazakov (Russia) 8-6
- Lost to Brahim Asloum (France) 4-6
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
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 |
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Loss | 38-6-(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 | TKO | 9 (12), 2:07 | 2012-05-13 | Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila | Retained WBO Flyweight title. |
Win | 30-3-(2) | Giovani Segura | TKO | 8 (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:
- WBO Flyweight Champion (112 lbs)
- WBA (Super) Flyweight title. (112 lbs)
- IBF Light Flyweight title. (108 lbs)
- WBC Light Flyweight title. (108 lbs)
Minor World Titles:
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
- List of light-flyweight boxing champions
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of Filipino boxing world champions
References
- Bill Dwyre (January 22, 2010). "Boxer Brian Viloria is poised for another run at the top". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- Philstar.net - Viloria back to warrior's mentality
- LATimes.com, Martirosyan scores impressive victory
- http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Jul/24/sp/hawaii807240379.html
- ringtv.com - Ring Magazine Jr. Flyweight Ratings Archived April 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ringtv.com - Donaire and Viloria score impressive KOs in the Philippines Archived April 22, 2009, at Archive.today
- http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/171077/sports/boxing/viloria-outboxes-iribe-retains-ibf-crown
- http://www.badlefthook.com/2010/1/23/1266149/carlos-tamara-stuns-brian-viloria
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-08-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Nathanielsz, Ronnie (July 10, 2010). "Brian Viloria Beats Omar Soto By Split Decision Nod". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
- http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/6777192/brian-viloria-beats-julio-cesar-miranda-win-wbo-flyweight-title
- http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/12/11/2627812/viloria-vs-segura-results-eighth-round-stoppage-hematoma-swelling-pinoy-boxing-news
- http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/5/13/3017206/viloria-vs-romero-iii-results-brian-viloria-excorcises-demons-stops-nino-ninth-round-boxing-news
- Maloney L. Samaco (November 19, 2012). "BRIAN VILORIA UNIFIES WORLD FLYWEIGHT TITLE AFTER 47 YEARS". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- http://sports.inquirer.net/94651/viloria-loses-flyweight-belts-to-estrada-via-split-decision
- http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/26301643/former-world-champ-brian-viloria-embraces-new-role-trainer-ahead-van-heerden-fight
- Randall Parker. "Philippines "B" Team Earns An "A": 2009 World Cup Of Pool Champs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
External links
Achievements | ||
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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 |