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By Jake Donovan - Not much was said about, or thought of, California-based junior lightweight Urbano Antillon around this time last year. Sure, he boasted an impressive record. But a close split decision win over journeyman Fernando Trejo followed by a 2006 campaign mostly spent rehabbing numerous injuries wasn't exactly the formula for an everlasting impression.
Fast forward to today – five wins later, all by knockout, including three straight televised appearances. He's no longer one of boxing's best-kept secrets. The word is out, as Urbano Antillon (22-0, 15KO) violently charges toward contender status.
Sometimes, exposure can be a ***** like that.
The boxing world will get another look at Antillon tonight, as he headlines Telefutura's Solo Boxeo card (Friday, 8PM ET/PT, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading, PA). The latest victim - um, opponent, is Jose Leonardo Cruz, but make no mistake about it; the question isn't if Antillion can win, but how fast he can send home the crowd – and his opponent. [details]
Fast forward to today – five wins later, all by knockout, including three straight televised appearances. He's no longer one of boxing's best-kept secrets. The word is out, as Urbano Antillon (22-0, 15KO) violently charges toward contender status.
Sometimes, exposure can be a ***** like that.
The boxing world will get another look at Antillon tonight, as he headlines Telefutura's Solo Boxeo card (Friday, 8PM ET/PT, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading, PA). The latest victim - um, opponent, is Jose Leonardo Cruz, but make no mistake about it; the question isn't if Antillion can win, but how fast he can send home the crowd – and his opponent. [details]
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