Brian Viloria

Brian Viloria, a former Filipino-American professional boxer, had an illustrious career that lasted over 16 years, having made his debut in 2001 and retiring in 2018. Viloria accumulated an impressive record of 38 wins, 6 losses, and no draws. He also had a total of 23 knockout wins and suffered two knockout losses, with 4 world-title wins under his belt across two weight classes.

Viloria won his first world title at the age of 24 against Eric Ortiz on September 10, 2005. He claimed the WBC light-flyweight championship after defeating Ortiz in the first round by knockout.

Since then, Viloria has cemented his reputation as a skilled fighter, securing victories over noteworthy opponents such as Omar Niño Romero, Giovani Segura, Miguel Cartagena, Hernán Márquez, Fred Heberto Valdez, and Benjamin Garcia.

On November 17, 2012, Viloria accomplished another milestone in his career by unifying the flyweight division after defeating Hernán Márquez via 10th round TKO. The win gave him both the WBO and WBA (Unified) flyweight championships, with Viloria the undisputed flyweight king at that time.

Viloria's boxing career was laden with title bouts, and all of his six losses occurred in the ring while fighting for a championship belt. His first defeat came against Omar Niño Romero via unanimous decision after a 19-fight win streak. Despite facing four additional losses via decision, Viloria's undeniable talent and dedication earned him worldwide recognition and respect in and outside the sport.

Viloria's toughness and grit were most evident throughout his pro career, with 23 of his 38 wins coming by knockout. Considering his tenacity and fighting spirit, Viloria will always be remembered as a phenomenal champion and an exciting fighter to watch in the ring.

As a former boxer, Viloria has always been respected for his work ethic, discipline, and skills in the ring. His transition to boxing after an amateur career that included competing in the 2000 Sydney Olympics was smooth, and Viloria never looked back after making his debut in May 2001.

He began his professional career in style, winning his first eight fights, including six stoppage victories. Viloria's first attempt at a world title came in his 19th professional fight, in which he suffered his first loss to Omar Niño Romero. However, he rebounded from the loss to become a world champion by winning his next fight in impressive fashion against Eric Ortiz, serving notice of his considerable talent.

Viloria's stature continued to grow as he defended his title multiple times, showcasing his excellent offensive prowess and solid technical skills. With a reputation as a feared puncher, his followers and fans eagerly awaited his fights, always anticipating the excitement and explosive finishes that Viloria was known for.

Brian Viloria's professional boxing career came to an end when he faced Ukrainian boxer Artem Dalakian on February 24, 2018, for the vacant flyweight WBA championship belt. Despite giving everything he had in the ring, Viloria fell short, losing via a unanimous decision. It's been five years and one month since that fight, and the boxing world is still eagerly waiting for another talented and disciplined fighter like Viloria to take the mantle and leave his mark in the sport.

Overall, Viloria's contributions to boxing as an exciting fighter who demonstrated grit, determination, and skill cannot be overlooked. In his prime, he was a top fighter, boasting both excellent offensive and defensive techniques, with power and speed to match. As a fighter who never shied from taking on the best and most dangerous opponents, Brian Viloria will always be remembered as one of boxing's finest champions.

Brian Viloria Fight Record