Yñares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines-- WBO flyweight champ, Brian Viloria (30-3, 17 KOs) beat former junior flyweight champ, Giovani Segura (28-2-1, 24 KOs) by TKO in the eighth round due to a grotesque, Hasim Rahman/Pawel Wolak-like swelling on the upper right side of Segura's head. Viloria, even without the injury to Segura, was well on his way to a … [Read more...]
Segura-Viloria: The best fight few will see
By Gary Purfield This Saturday in Manila, Philippines two hard-nosed, tough fighters will square off in what should be an exciting action packed fight for however long it lasts. One fighter has a world title belt and the challenger is moving up a division after previously being the lineal title holder in his previous division. Both men even have interesting back stories … [Read more...]
Brian Viloria vs. Giovani Segura Headlines Island Assault Card in Philippines
In what promises to be an instant classic, WBO flyweight champ, Brian Viloria (29-3, 16 KOs) looks to make the first defense of his title against the hard-charging former undisputed junior flyweight champ, Giovani Segura (28-1-1, 24 KOs) at Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines this Saturday, December 10. Viloria, who is a dual citizen of the United … [Read more...]
Masters of War: Boxing’s 10 Best Offensive Fighters
Read Paul Magno's exclusive piece for Yahoo Sports, Click on the link below: Masters of War: Boxing's 10 Best Offensive Fighters … [Read more...]
The Dream Fight Series (Part Five)
The best part of boxing is that there are so many available match-ups, so many possibilities for stellar bouts and brutally entertaining wars. And the worst part? The best fights often get bogged down in boxing politics and ridiculous promotional turf wars. Often, the hardcore boxing dream fights don't get made and, if they do, they get signed years after they make … [Read more...]