Jose Luis Castillo Mexican professional boxer Date of Birth: 14.12.1973 Country: Mexico

1. Biography of José Luis Castillo
2. Champion of the World
3. Controversial Matches
4. Further Victories
5. The Epic Battle

Biography of José Luis Castillo

José Luis Castillo is a Mexican professional boxer who competes in the lightweight (WBC version) and welterweight categories. He made his debut in May 1990, but it wasn't until the year 2000 that he gained fame in the boxing world.

Champion of the World

In July 2000, José Luis Castillo fought for the championship title against renowned lightweight boxer Steve Johnston. In a fierce battle, Castillo emerged victorious by a majority decision, earning him the status of "Upset of the Year" according to Ring Magazine.

In September 2000, a rematch was held, resulting in a draw, allowing Castillo to retain his championship belt.

Controversial Matches

In April 2002, Castillo faced Floyd Mayweather in a highly anticipated bout. Castillo showcased his speed, but all three judges scored the fight in favor of Mayweather. The unofficial judge from HBO, Harold Lederman, believed that Castillo had won. The decision was controversial, leading Mayweather to grant an immediate rematch.

In December 2002, the rematch between Castillo and Mayweather took place. This time, Mayweather outperformed Castillo in speed and deservedly won the fight.

Further Victories

In June 2004, Castillo defeated Juan Lazcano, showcasing his skills and determination in the ring.

In December 2004, Castillo secured a victory by split decision against the technical Cuban fighter Joel Casamayor.

The Epic Battle

In March 2005, Castillo delivered a knockout in the 10th round against Julio Diaz, displaying his power and precision.

In May 2005, the highly intense fight between José Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales took place. Both fighters showed incredible resilience and strength. In the 10th round, Castillo knocked down Corrales, who spat out his mouthguard, granting him a few extra seconds to recover. Shortly after the fight continued, Castillo again knocked down Corrales, who once again spit out his mouthguard. As a result, the referee deducted a point from Corrales. Despite Corrales' controversial actions, he began to overpower Castillo, prompting the referee to stop the fight. The bout was hailed as the "Fight of the Year" by Ring Magazine, with the 10th round being dubbed the "Round of the Year." The outcome of the fight was disputed, with criticism directed towards the referee's decision not to disqualify Corrales and Corrales' actions. The WBC ordered Corrales to grant a rematch to Castillo.