SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2010
PAJKIC DECISIONS BUTLER
MIRANDA RETAINS WBO FLY BELT
LAZARTE RETAINS TITLE
SOLIS, NINO HALT CHALLENGERS
BURSAK TOPS VERA
STURM DEFEATS LORENZO
BURNS SHOCKS MARTINEZ
ZAVECK KEEPS IBF BELT
STATEMENT FROM ARUM FAMILY
MAYWEATHER SPEAKS
LUIS RAMOS
Name: Luis Ramos

Record: 16-0, 8 KO

Division: Lightweight: 135 lbs

Luis Ramos, of Frank Espinoza’s “Espinoza Boxing Club”, is already looked upon as one of the hottest young prospects in boxing.  After a decorated amateur career spanning more than 100 fights and 6 national championships, Ramos turned to the professional ranks in late 2007.  Having already built an impressive record of 16 wins, 8 coming by way of knockout, Ramos’ following in the Southern California area is impressive, to say the least.  Ramos is never in a dull fight, and fights with a crowd-pleasing style.  Keep an eye on Ramos in the near future, as his next scheduled bout is set to be televised on Telefutura on September 17, 2010, from Los Angeles, California.

Archive for July, 2010
Viloria 112 – Soto 111.5

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL – Earlier today the weigh in for Boxing at the Bay 4: Unbreakable took place at the Ruby Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.  Coming off a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Carlos Tamara last January, Viloria looks to begin his climb back to the top and into title contention against tough Mexican, Omar Soto.  Viloria had no problem making the Flyweight limit as did Soto.  The fighters will square off this Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City for 12 rounds of Boxing.

Also schedule to fight is up and coming Lightweight, Al Sabaupan of Touch Gloves Boxing Gym in Agoncillo, Batangas (the same stable as Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco).  He will be taking on Wonchit Twins Gym of Thailand.  Sabaupan is the reigning IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight champion, a title he won at the last Boxing at the Bay.  During the weigh in, Sabaupan tipped the scales at a trim 133.5 while his opponent came in over the limit and needed a couple of hours to try and shed the excess pounds.  In the end, Wonchit Twins Gym logged in at a solid 140 lbs., we have received word that the fight is still on although it will be a Non-Title fight.

Special thanks to the Solar Sports team for accommodating OfficialScoreCard.com!

Also in attendance was former world champion, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona and our very good friend Elmer Anuran, manager of Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco who says he has big plans for Francisco, and could be getting him on the Pacquiao-Mayweather undercard should the super fight push through this November.

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Viloria vs Soto Press Conference

The OfficialScoreCard team is now live at the Press Conference for Saturday’s fight card dubbed “Boxing at the Bay 4: Unbreakable, Viloria Vs Soto”.  Check back here for updates and interviews!

This is the scene at the Press Conference.  As you can see to the left is former Middleweight champion of the world, Frankie Liles, current trainer Ruben Gomez and to the right is Brian Viloria.

Brian Viloria and Omar Soto pose for the media here.  Brian looks ripped and ready while Soto looks a tad bigger from this angle.  Viloria will square off with Soto this Saturday at the Flyweight limit of 112 lbs.  Viloria looks to get back on track after losing the Light Flyweight title he lifted off Ulises Solis to unknown Carlos Tamara of Colombia just last January.

Hanz: Good day! From Officialscorecard.com, This is Hanz. I’ll be doing an interview with a two-time former world champion and hopefully a three-time world champion, Brian Viloria.  Brian, how’s your training camp going so far?



Brian: My training camp has been very good. 13 weeks of training camp, I’m ready as I’ll ever be.



Hanz: How do you compare your training camp with Ruben Gomez and Frankie Liles compared to your training camp with Roberto Garcia.



Brian: It’s still the same. Ruben has been there in the corner ever since my first fight. And so Ruben has been training me from the very start and even if there’s the constant head coaching changes, he’s been there from the very start.  He knows my style, he knows what I need to work on so I’m very comfortable training with him and there’s really not much of a change.  It’s just me getting myself into shape, him finding me certain things that I need to do.



Hanz: We all know that you just came from a heart breaking loss to Carlos Tamara, mentally, how ready are you for this fight?



Brian: Ohh! I’m ready!  I’m ready as ever.  Everyone has been wondering how I am and thinking about what happened in the last fight.  I just knew that a lot of the reactions earlier at the press conference were about my positive measure and my confidence.



I needed something to motivate me with my training.  I’m running.  I’m sparring.  You know, I learned a lot of things in my last fight and I took it to this training camp.  So, with that help, I think it inspired me more and made me a better fighter.



Hanz: I believe you are more comfortable with the weight.



Brian: I’m very comfortable with that. I started my career at 112. I fought 16 times at the 112 pound division. I only went down to 108 to fight for the world title.



Hanz: If you had 16 fights in 112, I believe it was your 18th fight when you fought for your first title, so you only had one fight at 108 before you fought for the world title.



Brian: Yeah. Yeah.



Hanz: How about your upcoming opponent, Omar Soto?  Have you watched any of his fights?



Brian: I’ve seen his tapes.  I studied a lot of his tapes.  He really is capable, capable Mexican type of durable guy.  He’s gonna be there mixing it up, he’s not going to be, you know, trying to avoid me too much.  He’s gonna put together a lot of combinations and I’m looking forward to that.



Hanz: For your upcoming fight with Omar Soto, do you have any plans for the bout?  I know you need this win for you to move back to the mainstream, to be in the limelight, are you planning any spectacular finish for this fight?



Brian: The thing about prediction is that you can still lose.  I don’t want to set myself up for disappointments.  If the knockout comes, if it shows,  I’ll take it.  I was training to go for the full twelve rounds.  If the knockout comes between the 4th and the 5th round, I’ll take it.



Hanz: But you will still be fighting aggressively, right?



Brian: Of course, I’m gonna stick to my gameplan.  I’m gonna fight him hard.  I don’t wanna step out of my plan. I’m not gonna chase the knockout or overuse myself like what happened in my last fight.  I’m gonna stick to my gameplan and that’s fine as long as I can go and I feel safe and I get the W.



Hanz: Wish you luck, Brian. And one last question, about the  possible fight between Manny (Pacquaio) and (Floyd) Mayweather, we would like to get your honest and unbiased prediction for the fight. What do you think would happen?



Brian: All I can say is it’s gonna be a great fight.  I think, stylistic wise, it’s gonna be intriguing.  Manny with his pressure street fighting and Mayweather with his defensive prowess, it’s gonna be a really interesting fight.  I think whoever exerts more on the gameplan and whoever puts together more combinations in that fight will win that fight.  With Mayweather’s style, he is so evasive, so slick. With Manny’s style, he’s so awkward, coming from angles.  I think it’s gonna be a close fight.  That’s why this fight needs to be made.  Mayweather, stop running!  Fight Manny!  And get this show done, you know!



Hanz: Thank you Brian, wish you luck.  And there you have it folks, Brian Viloria!  Thank you.

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Brian Viloria vs Omar Soto Preview

PHILIPPINES – This Saturday, we find ourselves back in Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City Philippines for the fourth installment of Solar Sports’ “Boxing at the Bay” series which is growing ever so popular.  This time Brian Viloria’s comeback fight is featured as he goes up against Omar Soto of Mexico.

Viloria, coming off a loss in his last fight against Colombia’s Carlos Tamara, is looking to regain his championship form this time campaigning in the Flyweight division, a good 4 pounds above his previous weight class.  Viloria has acknowledged that he did have a disappointing performance last January in front of his Filipino fans but is now eager to get back on top.

Much controversy has surrounded Viloria’s camp in the last couple of weeks, most significantly the departure of his head trainer Robert Garcia, who also trains Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire.  Since then however Ruben Salazar has picked up the spot and also brought in former Middleweight Champion of the World Frankie Liles.  All seems to be well in training camp but let’s wait and see what it all translates to on fight night.

Viloria has cited the weight class change to be the difference in this third attempt at a world title run, he has said that it has made him stronger as a fighter being that he didn’t have to work hard to burn off those last few pounds.  He also believes that he has carried his speed and power into the new division.  Which will be important because he faces a very durable fighter in Omar Soto.  Soto doesn’t necessarily boast an impressive win-loss record having had 6 defeats with one foot already inside “journeyman” category but he should be able to give Brian Viloria all that he can handle for this one.  Though Soto does not bring a whole lot to the table on paper, you can be sure that he will bring his Mexican warrior heart once he steps inside the ring.

Viloria hopes to bring his ‘A’ game for another spectacular performance, the likes of which when he knocked out Ulises Solis just last year.  With a victory, Viloria will look to campaign further as a Flyweight in a division that is not necessarily stacked with star power.  Among the top ten Flyweights today, his star could be the one to shine the most.

Tune in to OfficialScoreCard.com as we bring you all the news and action around this fight card, from the Presscon to the Weigh-In and to Saturday night, when Brian Viloria makes his way back into the spotlight.  Much thanks to Solar Sports for once again accomodating the OfficialScoreCard team!

@Silly, the fight card will be this Saturday July 10th at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, near Kapitolyo.  Fight card starts at 5:30PM and is produced by Solar Sports. Be there early and you can catch the fighters hanging around the entrance!

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