After the all-too divisive victory of WBO Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao over Juan Manuel Marquez last month, disgruntled Filipino boxing fans may have found common ground in recent days when WBO Flyweight Champion Brian “Pinoy Punch” Viloria did just what he needed to be impressive over Giovani Segura of Mexico during his title defense last Sunday at the Y?ares Sports Arena in Pasay City of Metro Manila. They all cheered the Pinoy Punch and are back to their feet again .
But, what could be seen for Viloria is the prospect of rivalry being set anew with Nonito”Filipino Flash” Donaire, Jr. whom he once dominated in the days of the Olympic Trials in 2000.
Viloria, who is bent to bypass the super flyweight up to bantamweight anytime to catch up with Donaire, Jr, finds his mark promising. His swift “Pinoy Punch”bings in new angles with sticky left uppercuts that gave fast charging Segura a lot of troubles. The same stroke might just be challenging for Donaire, Jr., who is obviously hesistant to move up to the featherweight, might just make their second encounter at the professional level probable, unless Donaire, Jr. continues to avoid him.
