Urbano Antillón
Urbano Antillón (born September 5, 1982) is an American former professional boxer. He challenged twice for a lightweight world *le, and held the WBO–NABO and NABF super featherweight *les.
Contents
- 1 Early life
- 2 Amateur career
- 3 Professional career
- 3.1 WBA Lightweight *le
- 3.2 WBC Lightweight *le
- 3.3 WBA Lightweight *le
- 4 Professional record
- 5 References
- 6 External links
Early life
Antillón was born to Urbano and Amelia Antillon and is the youngest of four children. He was born and raised in Maywood, California.
Amateur career
Antillón became active in karate and boxing at a young age, choosing boxing as his career choice. To this day, Antillón still trains at the Maywood Boxing Club, in Maywood, California.
After 40 amateur fights, Urbano decided to turned pro at the age of eighteen, under the tutelage of trainer Rudy Hernandez. In 2005, Antillón was signed by Top Rank, the boxing promotion company founded by Bob Arum.
Professional career
Defeating the likes of Daniel Attah, Bobby Pacquiao in the first round, Fernando Trejo, Roque C*iani, José Luis Soto Kar* and Ivan Valle. Antillón has won two regional *les, WBO NABO and NABF in the Super Featherweight division.
WBA Lightweight *le
In July 2009, Antillón the pride of Maywood California, fought Miguel Acosta for the interim WBA Lightweight Championship. Antillon was upset in the bout, being knocked out in the 9th round with an uppercut.
WBC Lightweight *le
On December 4, 2010 Urbano lost to WBC Lightweight Champion Humberto Soto at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
WBA Lightweight *le
Main article: Brandon Ríos vs. Urbano AntillónIn his next bout Antillón lost to undefeated WBA Lightweight Champion, Brandon Ríos.
Professional record
References
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Urbano Antillón from BoxRec (registration required)