Brian Viloria vs. Omar Nino Romero (1st meeting)
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Brian Viloria 108 lbs lost to Omar Nino 108 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 2006-08-10
- Location: Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Kenny Bayless
- Judge: Chuck Giampa 111-117
- Judge: Mark Green 112-117
- Judge: Adalaide Byrd 110-118
- WBC Light Flyweight Title
- Weights: both 108
The unheralded Mexican challenger, ranked #10 by the WBC entering the fight, pulls off the major upset and claims the title by outworking the previously undefeated Viloria. OLN reported the blows as Romero 245/778 31%; Viloria 113/398 28% and only 7/65 11% in jabs.