The Flash and the Furi...Say What?!?

First of all, this is strictly my opinion.  So, I hope no one crucifies me.  But, of course, everyone’s free to disagree with what I’m going to say.

I’m talking about this boxing event that’s to take place in Manila, Philippines this coming April 19.  It is given the title “The Flash and the Furious.”

Now, I get why the word “flash” is in the title.  I’ve seen a couple of Nonito Donaire’s fights and I think that giving him the moniker “The Filipino Flash” has basis.  The kid is fast, and he has style.  And he also has a knock-out punch.

I also get that the word “flash” is in the title because Donaire is defending his IBF Flyweight Championship to Raul “Cobra” Martinez.

Now, for who does the word “furious” stand for?

Undercard for the Donaire vs. Martinez fight, is another title match for the Light Flyweight Championship between Brian Viloria vs. Ulises Solis.  And since it is taking place in the Philippines, it would be safe to assume that the “furious” represents Viloria.

Really?  Brian Viloria is “Furious”?

He should be.  Why only a couple of years ago, he was on top of his game.  But ever since he sent Ruben Contreras to the hospital with his deadly power, Brian didn’t seem furious to me anymore if at all. 

He looks like a kid who’s afraid to throw a punch.  He doesn’t have that aggressiveness he used to have.  He lost the ferocity that once made him a champion caliber boxer in it's truest sense.  He just doesn't have it for me right now.

This match is being billed as somewhat a way for Brian Viloria to gain momentum and get back all the characteristics he had lost.

But Ulises Solis is not just any boxer.  He’s not just some boxer you book in a fight to get another guy over.  He’s brought down some notable boxers, and he has a deadly punch as well.

I hope Viloria is furious.  Furious enough to at least bring as much to the table as I’m sure his opponent will bring.  Or else, he’s just gonna be just plain furious at himself.