WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria defends his belt on Saturday(US)/Sunday (Philippines) against long time rival Omar Nino Romero in a rubber-match and Philippines vs. Mexico match-up live from the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Viloria vs. Romero is a trilogy fight, the two boxers fought twice in 2006 with Omar Nino winning their first fight by decision and the rematch was called a no-contest after Omar Nino tested positive for a banned substance. Brian Viloria (30-3, 16 KOs) is a three-time world boxing champion of Filipino descent from Hawaii. Viloria shares the nickname “Hawaiian Punch” with Andy Ganigan who recently passed away, tonight’s fight Viloria will dedicate in the memory of Andy Ganigan the original Hawaiian Punch.
Omar Nino Romero (31-4-2, 13 KOs) is a two-time world champion from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and believes he has the style that will always beat Viloria having given him problems in their first two meetings. For Romero, a win against Viloria will make him a three-time champion and help rejuvenate his boxing career.
The Brian Viloria vs. Omar Nino Romero ‘Island Assault 4: The Battle’ fight will be shown live in the United States on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT by Integrated Sports Pay-Per-View (price $29.95). Viloria vs. Romero III “Island Assault 4: The Battle” will also be available via on-line PPV on Ustream.tv at http://www.ustream.tv/integratedsportsppv.
