Viloria Wins
Yesterday, Brian Viloria convincingly defeated Jose Antonio Aguirre in defense of his WBC Light Flyweight(108lbs) title. Viloria came out throwing in the first round, landing several solid punches in the first round, seeming to hurt Aguirre. Showing why he'd been a champion, Aguirre came back, nearly knocking Viloria down as he took the second and third rounds in dominating fashion. Viloria had slowed down, perhaps tired after his first-frame-flurry. Aguirre took the initiative, establishing a jab, throwing combinations, and forcing Viloria back to the ropes. At least twice, Viloria looked ready to fall.
Starting in round 4, Viloria finally followed his trainer, Freddie Roach's, advice and started moving forward again, using his jab to set up left hooks and other shots to the body. While Aguirre fought back initially, it was soon clear that Viloria had taken the fight in hand, and by the end there was no doubt as to the decision. Viloria had dominated the final 8 rounds, particularly using his left hook and a straight rights to both body and head. Aguirre was barely able to participate in the silly pre-decision posturing that his handlers forced on him. He was a beaten man.
The Mexico v Philippines boxing rivalry has been a hot one, and the Pinoy fans were wanting a knockout. Viloria did not provide one, as he slowed a bit in the later rounds, but the crowd's disappointment is eased by the fact that this is the 9th straight Filipino victory in the rivalry.
Aguirre has lost 3 straight fights (two by KO) at light flyweight, and it may be that he is not able to compete in this class. He moved up after Eagle Kyowa dominated him, taking his WBC Minimumweight title in convincing fashion.
Hopefully, there will soon be a fight between Viloria and Roberto Vasquez, who currently holds the WBA Light Flyweight belt. Vasquez's only loss came in a controversial 4 round decision in his first pro fight, and nobody's come close to beating him since he moved up past 10-round fights. Vasquez beat Aguirre into submission last year, and comparing that performance to Viloria's against Aguirre-----it doesn't look good for Viloria. Vasquez will have reach on Viloria, just as Viloria had reach on Aguirre. Of course, that sort of thinking doesn't always (or even often) apply to boxing, and that's why, as they say, "you fight the fights".
Vasquez is fighting an unimpressive Venezualan fighter named Noel Arambulet in a couple of months. Assuming that he wins, we may see Vasquez and Viloria on the undercard of a big fight in the Fall (Pacquiao v Morales III?). If it happens, it'll be a fight that I'll watch.
Starting in round 4, Viloria finally followed his trainer, Freddie Roach's, advice and started moving forward again, using his jab to set up left hooks and other shots to the body. While Aguirre fought back initially, it was soon clear that Viloria had taken the fight in hand, and by the end there was no doubt as to the decision. Viloria had dominated the final 8 rounds, particularly using his left hook and a straight rights to both body and head. Aguirre was barely able to participate in the silly pre-decision posturing that his handlers forced on him. He was a beaten man.
The Mexico v Philippines boxing rivalry has been a hot one, and the Pinoy fans were wanting a knockout. Viloria did not provide one, as he slowed a bit in the later rounds, but the crowd's disappointment is eased by the fact that this is the 9th straight Filipino victory in the rivalry.
Aguirre has lost 3 straight fights (two by KO) at light flyweight, and it may be that he is not able to compete in this class. He moved up after Eagle Kyowa dominated him, taking his WBC Minimumweight title in convincing fashion.
Hopefully, there will soon be a fight between Viloria and Roberto Vasquez, who currently holds the WBA Light Flyweight belt. Vasquez's only loss came in a controversial 4 round decision in his first pro fight, and nobody's come close to beating him since he moved up past 10-round fights. Vasquez beat Aguirre into submission last year, and comparing that performance to Viloria's against Aguirre-----it doesn't look good for Viloria. Vasquez will have reach on Viloria, just as Viloria had reach on Aguirre. Of course, that sort of thinking doesn't always (or even often) apply to boxing, and that's why, as they say, "you fight the fights".
Vasquez is fighting an unimpressive Venezualan fighter named Noel Arambulet in a couple of months. Assuming that he wins, we may see Vasquez and Viloria on the undercard of a big fight in the Fall (Pacquiao v Morales III?). If it happens, it'll be a fight that I'll watch.
posted by Paul at 6:21 AM
2 Comments:
some great posts on this blog
Let's get ready to rumble with Brian Villoria. Good Luck and bring home the belt!
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