Brian Viloria

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Brian Viloria
Born
Brian Costales Viloria

(1980-11-24) November 24, 1980 (age 44)
Waipahu, Hawaii, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins38
Wins by KO23
Losses6
Draws0
No contests2
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Men's boxing
World Amateur Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Houston 1999 Light flyweight

Brian Viloria (born November 24, 1980) is a retired American 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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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. [1]

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. [2]

Amateur Highlights

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, Robert Garcia, at La Colonia Gym in Oxnard, California. [3]

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. [4] Viloria secured four more victories before deciding to move back down to Light Flyweight. [5]

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 [6] in the 11th round with a vicious right to the jaw. The official bout stoppage was a KO 2:56 into the 11th round. [7] 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. [8]

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. [9] Moments following the bout, Viloria passed out due to extreme exhaustion. [10]

Return to Flyweight

Viloria returned to the flyweight division against Mexico's Omar Soto on July 10, 2010, at the Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila. [11]

On July 16, 2011, Viloria captured the WBO Flyweight title by besting Mexican Julio César Miranda. [12] On December 10, 2011, Viloria stopped Giovani Segura by way of an 8th Round TKO. [13] On May 13, 2012, Viloria stopped his rival Omar Niño Romero in the 9th round for another successful defense of his WBO Flyweight title. [14]

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. [15] Viloria then lost both titles to Juan Francisco Estrada on April 6, 2013. [16]

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. At the time of the stoppage, the scorecards were 78-73, 78-73 and 79-72 in favor of Gonzalez. [17]

Viloria, ranked #2 by the WBA, later fought Artem Dalakian, who was ranked #1 by the WBA, on February 24, 2018, for the WBA flyweight title but lost by unanimous decision. He implicitly retired after the fight. [18] [19]

Professional boxing record

46 fights38 wins6 losses
By knockout232
By decision154
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss38–6 (2) Artem Dalakian UD12 Feb 24, 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For vacant WBA flyweight title
45Win38–5 (2) Miguel Cartagena KO5 (10) Sep 9, 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
44Win37–5 (2)Ruben MontoyaUD10Mar 2, 2017 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
43Loss36–5 (2) Román González TKO9 (12), 2:53 Oct 17, 2015 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
42Win36–4 (2)Omar SotoKO1 (8), 2:02Jul 25, 2015 Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, U.S.
41Win35–4 (2)Armando VazquezKO4 (10), 1:37Dec 6, 2014 Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
40Win34–4 (2) José Alfredo Zúñiga KO5 (10), 1:42Jul 19, 2014 CotaiArena, Venetian Resort, Macao
39Win33–4 (2)Juan HerreraUD10Mar 29, 2014 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
38Loss32–4 (2) Juan Francisco Estrada SD12Apr 6, 2013 CotaiArena, Venetian Resort, Macao Lost WBA (Unified) and WBO flyweight titles
37Win32–3 (2) Hernán Márquez TKO10 (12), 1:01Nov 17, 2012 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBO flyweight title;
Won WBA (Unified) flyweight title
36Win31–3 (2) Omar Niño Romero TKO9 (12), 2:07May 13, 2012 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO flyweight title
35Win30–3 (2) Giovani Segura TKO8 (12), 0:29Dec 10, 2011 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBO flyweight title
34Win29–3 (2) Julio César Miranda UD12Jul 16, 2011 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Won WBO flyweight title
33Win28–3 (2)Liempetch Sor VeerapolTKO7 (10), 2:09Nov 5, 2010 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
32Win27–3 (2)Omar SotoSD10Jul 10, 2010 Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
31Loss26–3 (2) Carlos Tamara TKO12 (12), 1:45Jan 23, 2010 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Metro Manila, PhilippinesLost IBF light flyweight title
30Win26–2 (2)Jesus IribeUD12Aug 29, 2009 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Retained IBF light flyweight title
29Win25–2 (2) Ulises Solís KO11 (12), 2:56Apr 19, 2009 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesWon IBF light flyweight title
28Win24–2 (2)Benjamin GarciaKO2 (10), 1:17Dec 12, 2008Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
27Win23–2 (2)Juan Javier LagosUD8Sep 25, 2008Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, U.S.
26Win22–2 (2)Fred Heberto ValdezKO3 (10), 2:10May 17, 2008 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
25Win21–2 (2)Cesar LopezUD8Feb 16, 2008 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Win20–2 (2)Jose Garcia BernalUD8Jan 4, 2008Alameda Swap Meet, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
23Loss19–2 (2) Édgar Sosa MD12Apr 14, 2007 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBC light flyweight title
22NC19–1 (2) Omar Niño Romero ND12Nov 18, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.WBC light flyweight title;
Originally an MD, later ruled an NC after Romero failed a drug test
21Loss19–1 (1) Omar Niño Romero UD12Aug 10, 2006 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC light flyweight title
20Win19–0 (1) José Antonio Aguirre UD12Feb 18, 2006 The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC light flyweight title
19Win18–0 (1) Eric Ortiz KO1 (12), 2:59 Sep 10, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won WBC light flyweight title
18Win17–0 (1)Ruben ContrerasTKO6 (8), 0:55May 28, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Win16–0 (1)Angel Antonio PrioloKO7 (12), 0:54Dec 16, 2004 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
16Win15–0 (1) Gilberto Keb Baas KO11 (12), 2:42Jun 4, 2004Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Retained NABF flyweight title
15Win14–0 (1)Juan Alfonso Keb BaasUD12Feb 13, 2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained NABF flyweight title
14Win13–0 (1)Luis DoriaTKO1 (10), 1:14Jul 22, 2003Venture Resort, Pismo Beach, California, U.S.Retained WBC Youth flyweight title
13Win12–0 (1)Valentin LeonTKO8 (10)Apr 15, 2003 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
12Win11–0 (1)Alejandro MorenoUD12Jan 10, 2003 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained NABF flyweight title
11Win10–0 (1) Alberto Rossel MD12Nov 24, 2002Sports Plus Events Center, Lake Grove, New York, U.S.Retained NABF flyweight title
10Win9–0 (1)Juan Javier LagosUD12Aug 30, 2002Cipriani's Restaurant, New York, New York, U.S.Won NABF flyweight title
9NC8–0 (1) Alberto Rossel UD12Jul 26, 2002 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
8Win8–0Francisco SotoTKO5 (10), 1:18Jun 18, 2002Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California, U.S.Won WBC Youth flyweight title
7Win7–0Sandro Orlando OviedoKO1 (8), 0:38May 17, 2002Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
6Win6–0Leonardo GutierrezTKO4 (6)Mar 15, 2002Cipriani's Restaurant, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Antonio PerezTKO3 (6), 2:40Jan 5, 2002 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Mike ThomasUD4Nov 23, 2001 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Sheldon WileTKO1 (4)Nov 9, 2001 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Kenny BerriosTKO4 (4), 1:35Sep 28, 2001USF War Memorial Gym, San Francisco, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Benjamin EscobiaUD4May 15, 2001 Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

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. [20]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006Magpakailanman: Suntok Sa Tagumpay - The Brian Viloria Story JC de Vera GMA Network

See also

References

  1. ↑ Reardon, Dave (February 25, 2000). "Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports". archives.starbulletin.com. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ Bill Dwyre (January 22, 2010). "Boxer Brian Viloria is poised for another run at the top". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
  3. ↑ Philstar.net - Viloria back to warrior's mentality
  4. ↑ LATimes.com, Martirosyan scores impressive victory
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ ringtv.com - Ring Magazine Jr. Flyweight Ratings Archived April 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ ringtv.com - Donaire and Viloria score impressive KOs in the Philippines Archived April 22, 2009, at archive.today
  8. ↑ "Viloria outboxes Iribe, retains IBF crown │ GMA News Online". August 30, 2009.
  9. ↑ "Carlos Tamara stuns Brian Viloria to win IBF junior flyweight title". January 23, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Viloria claims split verdict over Soto | Sports, News, the Philippine Star | philstar.com". Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  11. ↑ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (July 10, 2010). "Brian Viloria Beats Omar Soto By Split Decision Nod". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  12. ↑ "Brian Viloria beats Julio Cesar Miranda to win WBO flyweight title". July 17, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Viloria vs Segura Results: Brian Viloria Retains Flyweight Title, Stops Segura in Eight". December 11, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Viloria vs Romero III Results: Brian Viloria Exorcises Demons, Stops Nino in Nine". May 13, 2012.
  15. ↑ Maloney L. Samaco (November 19, 2012). "BRIAN VILORIA UNIFIES WORLD FLYWEIGHT TITLE AFTER 47 YEARS". PhilBoxing.com. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Viloria loses flyweight belts to Estrada via split decision". April 6, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Gonzalez vs Viloria - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Viloria vs Dalakian - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Former world champ Brian Viloria embraces new role as trainer ahead of Van Heerden fight". August 13, 2019.
  20. ↑ Randall Parker. "Philippines "B" Team Earns An "A": 2009 World Cup Of Pool Champs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 7, 2009.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light flyweight champion
September 10, 2005 - August 10, 2006		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF light flyweight champion
April 19, 2009 - January 23, 2010		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBO flyweight champion
July 16, 2011 - April 6, 2013		Succeeded by
New title WBA flyweight champion
Unified Title
November 17, 2012 - April 6, 2013
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