ANTILLON FINISHED OFF BOBBY PACQUIAO IN ONE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Urbano Antillon showed everyone who was at the Hard Rock Resort Casino tonight that he is somebody to really reckon with in his weight division.
In less than a round, Antillon methodically stalked BobPac and finally got him with a double left hook to the liver that dropped BobPac for good.
BobPac could have lasted longer and who knows may have salvaged a victory if he followed instructions from his corner. He was told to stay away for a few rounds and feel his way around and look for weaknesses on the part of Antillon. However, BobPac opted to involved himself in an exchange with Antillon from the get go.
At the beginning he was not doing too badly. He was dishing out as much as he was receiving. That apparently made him feel that he can win the fight.
However, when he was hit on the liver, he just crumbled in pain. And who would not, with punch like what Antillon threw at him.
Bobby?s misfortune disappointed the many Filipinos who came to support him. But such is the fight game. You win one and you lose one.
Just about the only positive about the incident is the fact that later on after the fight, Bobby has fully recovered and showed no after effects of the blow he received from Antillon.
What is now next for Bobby?
Simple!
Back to the drawing board. Bobby is young and he has more years ahead of him.
Top photo: Referee Joe Cortez waves his hands to indicate the end of the contest as Bobby Pacquiao failed to beat the count in his fight with Urbano Antillon at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Thursday night. Photo by Dr. Ed de la Vega.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Additional Matchups for Saturday, February 28 Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
Fri, 30 Jan 2026SWERVE TV STRIKES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO EXPAND PREMIUM BOXING CONTENT
Fri, 30 Jan 2026Leuenbergers to join IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Open Workout: Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Prepare For Saturday's Unification Showdown in Puerto Rico
Thu, 29 Jan 2026Cabrera-Zapata Kicks Off All Star Boxing's 2026 Season
Thu, 29 Jan 2026Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: Cash prizes, FIDE rating at stakes this Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, Thu, 29 Jan 2026IBP Fun Run & Family Day on February 15
By Lito delos Reyes, Thu, 29 Jan 2026TEOFIMO LOPEZ AND SHAKUR STEVENSON FACE-OFF AT KNICKS GAME AS COUNTDOWN TO ‘THE RING 6’ ON SATURDAY BEGINS
Wed, 28 Jan 2026Davao to sponsor P500K in IRONMAN 70.3
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 28 Jan 2026JOSH KELLY SOUNDS WARNING TO WORLD TITLE RIVAL BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV AS HE TARGETS HISTORIC NORTH EAST HOMECOMING
Wed, 28 Jan 2026Gallegos and Alvarez Shine Bright with Knockout Wins at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Wed, 28 Jan 2026Pedro Carrasco Remembered in Spain 25 Years After His Passing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 28 Jan 2026Gensan Outdoor, Gensan Educator support MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit in Mt. Apo
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 28 Jan 2026Vitor vs Subkhankulov, Tapales vs Kalsynov in Double IBF Asia Title Fights in Moscow on Feb. 13
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 27 Jan 2026“It’s about owning my own journey” Jeanine Brown retuns for Title Clash March 13 – Thunderdome 53
Tue, 27 Jan 2026