Brian Viloria

Brian Viloria
Statistics
Real name	Brian Viloria
Nickname(s)	The Hawaiian Punch, Pinoy Punch
Rated at	Flyweight
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality	Filipino American
Born	November 24, 1980 (1980-11-24) Waipahu, Hawaii
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	34
Wins	29
Wins by KO	16
Losses	3
Draws	0
No contests	2

Medal record
Competitor for USA
Men's Boxing
World Amateur Championships
Gold	Houston 1999	Light Flyweight

Brian Viloria (born November 24, 1980 in Waipahu, Hawaii) is a Filipino-American professional boxer He is the reigning WBO Flyweight champion. He also won the WBC Light Flyweight and IBF Junior Flyweight titles. His nickname "The Hawaiian Punch" was first given to to him by Jesus Salud, another former world champion in boxing.

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. Won a spot on the 2000 Olympic Team by defeating his one time Team mate, 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.

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

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

He defended it once successfully in 2006 and was undefeated in 20 bouts (1 was a no-contest). Viloria's unbeaten streak ended when Mexican Omar Niño Romero won by decision.

In a rematch held on November 18, 2006 at Las Vegas, Nevada, Romero held onto his title with a controversial majority draw decision, with Viloria knocking down Niño twice. Following the fight, Niño was stripped of his title when he failed a post fight drug test being tested positive for methamphetamines and the second match between them was declared a no-contest.

On April 14, 2007, he fought Edgar Sosa for the vacant WBC title but lost a decision. 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.

Brian Viloria (20-2) won a 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. Viloria knocked Bernal down in the 8th (final) round. All 3 judges scored 78-72 for Viloria. Viloria followed that win by scoring four more victories (Cesar Lopez by Unanimous Decision, Fred Heberto Valdez by a 3rd round KO, Juan Javier Lagos by Unanimous Decision, and Benjamin Garcia by 2nd round KO).

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, putting in what perhaps is the best performance of his career. 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 in the 11th round with a vicious right to the jaw. The official bout stoppage was a KO 2:56 into the 11th round. The fight was held at Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, site of Thrilla in Manila, as the co-main event of the Donaire-Martinez fight. Along with the win, Viloria snapped Solis' 11-fight unbeaten streak, 8 of which were title defenses while extending his win streak to 6.

Viloria won his first defense of his IBF light flyweight title on August 29, 2009 by unanimous decision against Jesus Iribe.

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. Thus ended Viloria's title reign. Moments following the bout, Viloria passed out due to extreme exhaustion.

Return to Flyweight

In his next fight, Brian Viloria returned to the flyweight division. He fought Mexico's Omar Soto on July 10, 2010 in the Philippines, at the Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Metro Manila. .

World Flyweight

On, December 10,2011. Brian Viloria knocked down Giovani Segura in 8th Round TKO.

Professional record

30 Wins (17 Knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draws, 2 No Contests
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	30-3-0 2 NC	Giovani Segura	TKO	8 (12)	2011-12-10	Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila	Retained WBO World Flyweight.
Win	29-3-0 2 NC	Julio Cesar Miranda	UD	12	2011-07-16	Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii	Won WBO World Flyweight title.
Win	28-3-0 2 NC	Liempetch Sor Veerapol	TKO	7 (10), 2:09	2010-11-05	Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila
Win	27-3-0 2 NC	Omar Soto	SD	10	2010-07-10	Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila
Loss	26-3-0 2 NC	Carlos Tamara	TKO	12 (12), 1:45	2010-01-23	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila	Lost IBF World Light Flyweight title.
Win	26-2-0 2 NC	Jesus Iribe	UD	12	2009-08-29	Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii	Retained IBF World Light Flyweight title.
Win	25-2-0 2 NC	Ulises Solís	KO	11 (12), 2:56	2009-04-19	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila	Won IBF World Light Flyweight title.
Win	24-2-0 2 NC	Benjamin Garcia	KO	2 (10), 1:17	2008-12-12	Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Win	23-2-0 2 NC	Juan Javier Lagos	UD	8	2008-09-25	Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California
Win	22-2-0 2 NC	Fred Heberto Valdez	KO	3 (10), 2:10	2008-05-17	Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Win	21-2-0 2 NC	Cesar Lopez	UD	8	2008-02-16	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win	20-2-0 2 NC	Jose Garcia Bernal	UD	8	2008-01-04	Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Loss	19-2-0 2 NC	Edgar Sosa	MD	12	2007-04-14	Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas	For vacant WBC World Light Flyweight title.
NC	19-1-0 2 NC	Omar Niño Romero	ND	12	2006-11-18	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada	For WBC World Light Flyweight title. Officially a majority decision for Romero, but Romero failed his post fight drug test.
Loss	19-1-0 1 NC	Omar Niño Romero	UD	12	2006-08-10	Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada	Lost WBC World Light Flyweight title.
Win	19-0-0 1 NC	José Antonio Aguirre	UD	12	2006-02-18	The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada	Retained WBC World Light Flyweight title.
Win	18-0-0 1 NC	Eric Ortiz	KO	1 (12), 2:59	2005-09-10	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California	Won WBC World Light Flyweight title.
Win	17-0-0 1 NC	Ruben Contreras	TKO	6 (8), 0:55	2005-05-28	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win	16-0-0 1 NC	Angel Antonio Priolo	KO	7 (12), 0:54	2004-12-16	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Win	15-0-0 1 NC	Gilberto Keb Baas	KO	11 (12), 2:42	2004-06-04	Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona	Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win	14-0-0 1 NC	Juan Alfonso Keb Baas	UD	12	2004-02-13	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut	Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win	13-0-0 1 NC	Luis Doria	TKO	1 (10), 1:14	2003-07-22	Venture Resort, Pismo Beach, California	Retained WBC Youth Flyweight title.
Win	12-0-0 1 NC	Valentin Leon	TKO	8 (10)	2003-04-15	Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Win	11-0-0 1 NC	Alejandro Moreno	UD	12	2003-04-15	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut	Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win	10-0-0 1 NC	Alberto Rossel	MD	12	2002-11-24	Sports Plus Events Center, Lake Grove, New York	Retained NABF Flyweight title.
Win	9-0-0 1 NC	Juan Javier Lagos	UD	12	2002-08-30	Cipriani's Restaurant, New York, New York	Won NABF Flyweight title.
NC	8-0-0 1 NC	Alberto Rossel	UD	12	2002-08-30	Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia	The fight was declared a no contest due to a headbutt that opened a cut on Rossel's head before the end of round 3. The fight was originally a technical draw, but was overturned by the West Virginia Athletic Commission.
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, 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, 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	Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii	Viloria' professional debut.

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 finally achieved the shot on his second.

See also

• List of WBC world champions
• Reigning boxing champions

External links

• Professional boxing record for Brian Viloria from BoxRec
• 2000 Olympics team info
• Profile

References

Preceded by Eric Ortiz	WBC Light Flyweight Champion September 10, 2005 – August 10, 2006	Succeeded by Omar Niño Romero
Preceded by Ulises Solís	IBF Junior Flyweight Champion April 19, 2009 – January 23, 2010	Succeeded by Carlos Tamara
Preceded by Julio Cesar Miranda	WBO Flyweight Champion July 16, 2011 – present	Incumbent