José Luis Castillo

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1973 –

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Who is José Luis Castillo?

José Luis Castillo is a Mexican boxer. Nicknamed El Temible, Castillo is generally considered one of the best lightweights of his era. He is the former The Ring and two-time WBC Lightweight champion.

Castillo has defeated the likes of Stevie Johnston, Diego Corrales, Cesar Bazan, Joel Casamayor, Juan Lazcano and Julio Díaz. He is best known for his lightweight bout with Diego Corrales for which he received The Ring & BWAA's Fight of the Year awards, and his two unsuccessful bouts with Floyd Mayweather Jr..

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Born
Dec 14, 1973
Mexicali
Also known as
  • Jose Luis Castillo
Siblings
Nationality
  • Mexico
Profession
Lived in
  • Sonora

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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