Viloria shakes off rust to beat Herrera | Inquirer Sports

Viloria shakes off rust to beat Herrera

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 04:32 PM March 30, 2014

Filipino-American Brian Viloria. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Former flyweight champion Brian Viloria fought off rust early to beat Juan Herrera via unanimous decision Sunday (Manila time) at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.

Viloria (33-4, 19KOs) got the judges’ nod, 98-92, 98-92 and 97-93.

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The bout marked the 33-year-old Viloria’s first fight since losing to Juan Estrada last April.

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According to a report by boxingscene.com, Viloria controlled the match with his jab before letting his hands go midway through the 10-rounder but wasn’t really able to hit a blow that was solid enough to “seriously hurt” Herrera.

Viloria, however, landed enough punches to get the victory.

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Viloria gets back into the ring not long after with another match on May 31 in Macau.

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