Nino shocks Viloria to snatch WBC title

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel Aug 12, 2006

A stunning upset rocked the boxing world yesterday when unheralded Mexican fighter Omar Nino-Romero dethroned the previously undefeated Fil-Am topdog Brian Viloria by unanimous decision to snatch the World Boxing Council (WBC)…

Viloria: A question of heart?

By Ed Picson Aug 12, 2006

THE DAY before the fight, Freddie Roach said the strategy was for WBC light-flyweight Champion Brian Viloria to be aggressive and take the fight to challenger Omar Ni?o Romero in their championship…

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CHAMP offers no excuses: Mexican dethrones Viloria

By Joaquin Henson Aug 12, 2006

LAS VEGAS — In a startling upset, highly-favored Brian Viloria fought listlessly in losing the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title to unheralded Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o Romero via a unanimous 12-round…

Viloria flops

By Rommel C. Manlosa Aug 12, 2006

A lackluster performance yesterday cost Fil-Am boxer Brian Viloria the WBC junior flyweight title to Mexican Omar Ni?o Romero at the Orleans Hotels and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday. After 12…

Nietes, Rubillar make weight!

By Salven L. Lagumbay Aug 11, 2006

Both Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes and Roberto Rubillar made weight at the official weigh-in held inside the ALA Gym for tomorrow's 'Thrilla in Minglanilla' card. Nietes came in at 109.5 lbs, while Rubillar…

Buhain, Paglumotan to open GAB-Zamboanga today

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner Aug 11, 2006

Games and Amusements Board Chairman Eric R.Buhain and Commissioner Alex A.Paglumotan are scheduled to arrive in Zamboanga City today for the inauguration of the agency's extension office of GAB. As part and…

VILORIA LOSES TITLE IN STUNNING UPSET

By Ronnie Nathanielsz Aug 11, 2006

The heavily hyped Brian Viloria lost his WBC light flyweight title against comparatively unknown Mexican Omar Nino who despite fighting for the first time outside his native country showed remarkable confidence and…

BRIAN VILORIA UPSET BY UNKNOWN ON OLN TV

By Pedro Fernandez Aug 11, 2006

WBC LIGHT FLY TITLE CHANGES HANDS Las Vegas, NV-It what was, to say the least, a stunner, Omar Romero, 108 lbs., Mexico, upset reining WBC light flyweight champion Brian Viloria, 108, Hawaii,…

Nino upsets Viloria for junior flyweight title

By Dan Rafael Aug 11, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- The stage was set for Brian Viloria to shine. He was defending his junior flyweight championship on national TV on OLN's new "Fight Night" series and hoping to set…

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Viloria stakes WBC title today

By Joaquin Henson Aug 11, 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, and Waipahu, Hawaii, takes on dangerous Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o Romero in the second defense of his title at the…

Aroy in grudge rematch vs. Veronque in Maasin

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel Aug 11, 2006

Maasin City's hometown pride Alex Aroy of Rex "Wakee" Salud Stable hopes to settle unfinished business with his Mindanao rival Noel Veronque of Zamboanga as they clash in a non-title bout scheduled…

OFFENSE COULD BE BRIAN VILORIA’S BEST DEFENSE

By Marlon Bernardino Aug 11, 2006

OFFENSE could be Brian Viloria's best defense when he takes on Mexican challenger Omar Nino Romero in their World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight title fight Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila)…

Viloria to risk WBC crown today

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel Aug 11, 2006

Unbeaten Filipino-American fighter Brian Viloria vows to make an impression when he risks his World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight title against Omar Nino-Romero of Mexico this morning (Philippine time) at the…

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No girlfriend for Viloria

By Joaquin Henson Aug 11, 2006

Take it from World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s father Ben who says his son is loveless, at the moment. Last year, Viloria broke up with his Japanese-American girlfriend Naomi…

BAUTISTA’S NEW OPPONENT HAS VISA PROBLEMS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz Aug 10, 2006

The latest opponent of emerging ring sensation Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista, Brazilian super bantamweight champion Giovanni Andrade is having problems getting a US visa just like his previously scheduled opponent Moises Gutierrez,…

“THE PINOY” ON THE PHILIPPINE BOXING SCENE & MORE

By Jason Aniel Aug 10, 2006

VILORIA IN MOST IMPORTANT FIGHT SO FAR Hillsborough, CA-This Thursday, OLN (Outdoor Life Network) will televisde live boxing action featuring WBC light flyweight champion Brian Viloria. The “Hawaiian Punch” is set to…

PHILIPPINES VS. MEXICO RIVALRY CONTINUES WITH VILORIA-ROMERO!

By Pedro Fernandez Aug 10, 2006

TOP RANK’S THIRD OLN SHOW TONIGHT Las Vegas, NV-When you watch a fighter develop from his or her amateur days, a professional baptismal, and then rise to the level of World champion,…