On Wednesday, February 25, the boxing world realized of the passing of former featherweight world title contender Ruben Castillo (67-10-2, 35 KOs) after a valiant most cancers battle.
Via 79 skilled fights, Castillo challenged for a world title 4 instances. Whereas he by no means captured a world championship belt, to say he confronted powerful competitors could be an understatement to say the least. He was competing for world titles within the golden period of featherweights and junior lightweights.
Castillo turned professional in February of 1975 and would go 43-0 in his first 4 years.
Castillo confronted excellent fighters in his title bouts. Ruben confronted Julio Caesar Chavez in 1985 for the WBC world tremendous featherweight title. Then, in 1983, he confronted Juan Laporte for the WBC featherweight title and Salvador Sanchez for the WBC 126-pound belt. And, in 1980, he confronted Alexis Arguello for the WBC tremendous featherweight title. You possibly can not face 4 harder world title assignments.
Castillo was born in Lubbock, Texas, however was a long-time California resident. Castillo boxed from 1975-1997, recording a formidable 67 wins with 35 KOs over his 22-year profession.
Castillo leaves behind a spouse and household and a popularity as an amazing fighter in an period of nice fighters.
Relaxation in peace, champion.
