Ni Gilbert Espeña
KINUMPIRMA ni 360 Promotions big boss Tom Loeffler na haharapin ni four-time world champion at WBA No. 2 ranked Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria ang walang talong si WBA No. 1 Artem Dalakian ng Ukraine para sa bakanteng WBA flyweight title sa SUPERFLY 2 sa Pebrero 24 sa Forum, Los Angeles, California sa Estados Unidos.
“We’re very excited to add this 12-round WBA Flyweight World Title to the highly anticipated SUPERFLY 2 event on February 24 at the Forum,” sabi ni Loeffler sa Fightnews.com. “Adding this outstanding matchup to an already great show really makes this a must-see event.”
“Brian is attempting to become a world champion for a fifth time and has long been one of Southern California’s most popular fighters while Dalakian is undefeated and hungry for his first world title,” dagdag ng promoter. “Anytime #1 faces #2 for a world title, fans truly see the best in the division vying for the belt.”
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Masaya namang sinabi ni Viloria na gusto niyang muling maging kampeong pandaigdig sa Los Angeles kung saan una siyang naging WBC light flyweight titlist.
“I’ve worked very hard to earn this shot for a fifth world title and I’m not going to let it slip away,” ani Viloria.
“I won my first world title in Los Angeles and I couldn’t be more excited to be back home to fight for the WBA Flyweight World Championship in front of my friends, family and supportive fans.”
“I’ve been working in the gym for more than a month in the hope that this fight would materialize. I want to thank Mr. Honda and his staff at Teiken Promotions for delivering this opportunity, and also to Tom Loeffler of 360 Promotions for including this bout on the second successful ‘Superfly’ event,” diin ni Viloria. “I’m eager to prove once again that I’m the premier flyweight in the world and you can count on seeing the best Brian Viloria ever. I’ve always given the fans an honest account in the ring and they won’t be disappointed on February 24.”
Ngunit, sinabi naman ni Dalakian na bibiguin niya ang pangarap ng Filipino American.
“Brian Viloria is a good boxer and was a champion, but his time is up. I’m going to the United States to become a world champion and to prove to everyone that I’m the best,” pagyayabang ng Ukrainian na may perpektong rekord na 15 panalo, 11 sa knockouts.
