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By Cliff Rold - Given the perception of where each man’s career is in this moment, the defending titlist retaining his title would likely be seen as an upset.
The bigger upset would be the fight making it to the judge’s scorecards. Pairing Giovanni Segura and Brian Viloria might not guarantee sweet science, but a sweet level of violence is a safe bet.
For both fighters, the confrontation is a risky commodity. The smallest men are, in today’s boxing world, typically capped at being regional stars. Segura has built a following in the U.S, and the Latin market. Viloria is an ethnic Filipino whose fights have been seen in the U.S. and the Philippines.
To their credit, each has extended beyond a single national base. They both have greater name recognition than most other smaller men. That has its privileges. However, in a glutted market, victory must be held at highest premium. The show will air live in the U.S. on Saturday via Dish Network (8 PM EST/5 PM PST).
The challenger, Segura (28-1-1, 24 KO) is looking for a foothold in his second weight class and the chance to maintain a strong headwind of momentum. Defending the WBO 112 lb. belt for the first time, Viloria (29-3, 16 KO) wants to stretch a three-fight win streak to four and continue his latest stab at rebuilding. [Click Here To Read More]
The bigger upset would be the fight making it to the judge’s scorecards. Pairing Giovanni Segura and Brian Viloria might not guarantee sweet science, but a sweet level of violence is a safe bet.
For both fighters, the confrontation is a risky commodity. The smallest men are, in today’s boxing world, typically capped at being regional stars. Segura has built a following in the U.S, and the Latin market. Viloria is an ethnic Filipino whose fights have been seen in the U.S. and the Philippines.
To their credit, each has extended beyond a single national base. They both have greater name recognition than most other smaller men. That has its privileges. However, in a glutted market, victory must be held at highest premium. The show will air live in the U.S. on Saturday via Dish Network (8 PM EST/5 PM PST).
The challenger, Segura (28-1-1, 24 KO) is looking for a foothold in his second weight class and the chance to maintain a strong headwind of momentum. Defending the WBO 112 lb. belt for the first time, Viloria (29-3, 16 KO) wants to stretch a three-fight win streak to four and continue his latest stab at rebuilding. [Click Here To Read More]
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