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Viloria vs Romero on Solar Sports
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 08 Aug 2006
Solar Sports, home of Filipino boxing champions, will telecast the fight between Brian "Hawaiian Pinoy Punch" Viloria" versus Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11 (PI time) with replays at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 12. The fight will be held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Thursday night in the U.S.
THE 12 rounds of hard labor on his first title defense inspired Viloria to burn himself more in the gym before a fight. "It's important to build up my stamina. I always expect the fight to go the distance now," said Viloria.
Viloria (19-0, 12KOs) wrapped up his training camp at the famous Wild Card gym in Hollywood last Saturday, tipping the scale at 110 pounds, just two above the limit. His team, including trainer Freddie Roach, manager Gary Gittelsohn and father Ben, left for Las Vegas Monday.
"Anything can happen when you're in the ring. But I'm prepared to whatever the fight will offer to me," said Viloria.
He needed his ring savvy when he decisioned another Mexican Jose Antonio Aguirre on his first defense of the title.
The Hawaii-born fighter of Filipino roots fractured his right hand early in the bout, but his quickness and sound defensive skills frustrated his opponent and earned him the nod of the judges.
"I can be a slugger and I can be a boxer depending on the situation," said Viloria.
With his powerful right hand completely healed, the slugger in him may surface early against Romero. "I feel good and the training camp has been perfect.
My hand is completely healed and I am ready for him (Romero)."
But like what Viloria had said, anything can happen inside the ring.
Romero (23-2-1, 10KOs) wants to make a good first impression in the United States. One of his knockout victories came at the expense of currrent WBC flyweight champion Jorge Arce, a future Viloria foe.
The Viloria-Romero title bout and the undercards will also be shown on wide screen at the Robinson's Galleria Fountain Area and at Tastebuds in Robinson's Place Manila starting 10 a.m.
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