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by Philstar

MANILA, Philippines – Former two-time world champion Brian Viloria launches his comeback fight tonight as he slugs it out with Mexican Omar Soto in a 10-round non-title bout at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read the rest of this entry »

Brian Viloria checked out of the Makati Medical Center Monday evening after the five specialists who attended to him declared he’s out of danger.

Veteran scribe Ronnie Nathanielsz, who accompanied Brian to the hospital and received constant updates on his condition, said the boxer was in good spirits despite losing his world title last Saturday. At least, he appears to be.

Brian, his soon-to-be-bride Erika Navarro, who is a nurse, and his manager, Gary Gittelson, thanked those who sent Brian their best wishes and prayed for him. Read the rest of this entry »

Brian Viloria is now in stable condition after being rushed to the San Juan De Dios Hospital when the deposed champion complained of chest pains and a headache after his 12-round title match against Carlos Tamara of Colombia.

The Hawaiian Punch suffered a shocking 12th round TKO loss against his Colombian challenger to surrender the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light-flyweight title belt to Tamara Saturday in the main event of the “Boxing at the Bay: Collision Course” at the Astrodome. Read the rest of this entry »

Brian Viloria and Donnie Nietes plan to use different strategies when they defend their respective titles against separate rivals in the double world championship cards of the “Boxing at the Bay” presentation on January 23 at the Astrodome in Pasay City. Read the rest of this entry »