Boxing: WBO champ Bautista KO's Indon in 1

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Tagbilaran City: Undefeated World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific bantamweight king Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista did not work a sweat as he easily took away Indon banger Christian Kasino in less than one round of their scheduled 10-rounder at a jampacked Bohol Wisdom School gym here.

The 18-year-old Bautista, egged on by some 8,000 fans who trooped to watch his first local appearance since turning pro, started well after the opening bell, working behind a crisp left jab that peppered Kasino's face red.

Late into the round, Bautista connected with a left uppercut to the body, sending Kasino down on all fours writhing in pain, prompting referee Tony Pesons to waive off the fight. Medics immediately jumped into the ring apron to assist Kasino, who momentarily fell unconscious in his corner.

The win improved Bautista's unblemished record to 12 wins with 9 KO's.