PASIG CITY, PHILIPPINES — Brain Viloria achieved a long-awaited knockout victory over Omar Nino Romero in their rubbermatch Saturday night (May 12) from the Pasig City.
Viloria found success with slashing counter hooks and uppercuts. Romero did well when he used his authoritative jab, but had problems landing consistent clean punches due to Viloria’s footwork. The end came in the ninth when Viloria hurt Romero with a counter uppercut. He followed up with several right hands as Romero sagged on the ropes to prompt the stoppage.
Viloria’s win in his first victory in three tries against Romero, who gave Viloria his first defeat in 2006. They pair battled to a draw in a rematch, also in 2006.
The knockout is Viloria’s second defense of his WBO flyweight title.
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