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He fought with a negative mindset and, true enough, Neil John Tabanao got beaten by former world title challenger Lamont Roach on Friday, October 30 (Saturday, October 31, Philippine time) in their super featherweight tussle at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Lacking in training and bereft of support, Tabanao suffered a third-round knockout loss, the first time he was stopped as a pro, and saw his record drop to 17-8 with 11 knockouts.
Though not a big puncher, Roach pounded Tabanao, who admitted he wasn’t 100 % before the fight, with body blows until the Filipino’s legs gave way and his resolve crumbled.
Roach climbed to 20-1-1 with 8 knockouts, his lone loss coming at the hands of World Boxing Organization champion Jamel Herring on November 9, 2019.
It was the fourth straight defeat for Tabanao, who contracted coronavirus in the United States, was forced to work as a caregiver with a 12-hour shift, and prepared for the Roach bout sans a trainer and a manager.
Although Tabanao is only 26, it appears he has lost the will to bounce back. His passion for the sport seemingly gone.
– Rappler.com
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