Chucho Castillo
Encyclopedia
Jesus Castillo Aguillera (born June 17, 1944 in Nuevo Valle de Moreno, Mexico
) is a former Mexican
boxer
. Better known as Chucho Castillo, he was WBA
and WBC
Bantamweight
champion in 1970.
Castillo and Rubén Olivares
sustained one of the most important rivalries in the history of Mexican boxing. Castillo was described by the boxing book The Ring: Boxing In The 20th Century as quiet and sullen, while Olivares was more of an outgoing partygoer, according to the book. The personality contrast made fans very interested in their matches.
wins, before facing José Medel
for the Mexican Bantamweight title on 29 April 1967. He won the title on points after the twelve rounds, retaining it twice and also winning an additional seven non-title bouts before his first world title challenge. Among the fighters he beat during that streak were Jesus Pimentel
and Memo Tellez, who had beaten Castillo twice before.
, the first Aborigine ever to win a world title. The fight was held on 6 December 1968 in Los Angeles
, where Rose won a very unpopular fifteen-round decision in front of a decidedly pro-Castillo crowd, causing a riot
. Castillo had eight bouts in 1969, going 5-1-2 during that period. He beat future world champion Rafael Herrera
to defend his Mexican title, had a ten-round draw in Tokyo with Ushiwakamaru Harada, drew with Medel, and split two decisions with Raul Cruz.
, and Danny "Little Red" Lopez
. After losing to Ernesto Herrera
on 12 December 1975, he retired.
|-
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) is a former Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Better known as Chucho Castillo, he was WBA
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
and WBC
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
champion in 1970.
Castillo and Rubén Olivares
Rubén Olivares
Rubén Olivares is a former Mexican boxer and current member of the Boxing Hall of Fame. A native of Mexico City, Olivares was a world champion multiple times, and considered by many as the greatest bantamweight champion of all time. He was very popular among Mexicans, many of whom considered him...
sustained one of the most important rivalries in the history of Mexican boxing. Castillo was described by the boxing book The Ring: Boxing In The 20th Century as quiet and sullen, while Olivares was more of an outgoing partygoer, according to the book. The personality contrast made fans very interested in their matches.
Professional career
Castillo made his professional debut on 26 April 1962 against Carlos Navarrete, suffering his first loss by a decision after six rounds. His next bout was his first win, outpointing Arnulfo Daza in eight rounds. Castillo built a record of 24 wins and 7 losses, with 11 knockoutKnockout
A knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
wins, before facing José Medel
José Medel
José Medel was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division...
for the Mexican Bantamweight title on 29 April 1967. He won the title on points after the twelve rounds, retaining it twice and also winning an additional seven non-title bouts before his first world title challenge. Among the fighters he beat during that streak were Jesus Pimentel
Jesus Pimentel
Jesús "Little Poison"Pimentel was an exciting Mexican bantamweight boxer who fought from 1960 to 1971.-Professional career:...
and Memo Tellez, who had beaten Castillo twice before.
WBC & WBA Bantamweight Championship
Castillo made his first world title attempt against Australia's Lionel RoseLionel Rose
Lionel Edmund Rose MBE was an Australian bantamweight boxer, the first Indigenous Australian to win a world title.-Early life:...
, the first Aborigine ever to win a world title. The fight was held on 6 December 1968 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, where Rose won a very unpopular fifteen-round decision in front of a decidedly pro-Castillo crowd, causing a riot
Riot
A riot is a form of civil disorder characterized often by what is thought of as disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of violence against authority, property or people. While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots are thought to be typically chaotic and...
. Castillo had eight bouts in 1969, going 5-1-2 during that period. He beat future world champion Rafael Herrera
Rafael Herrera
Rafael Herrera is a former boxer from Mexico. He has won world titles in the Bantamweight division.- Professional career :...
to defend his Mexican title, had a ten-round draw in Tokyo with Ushiwakamaru Harada, drew with Medel, and split two decisions with Raul Cruz.
Castillo vs. Olivares
In 1970, Castillo was given a second world title chance when he and Olivares clashed to begin their three fight rivalry, with all three fights taking place in Los Angeles. On 18 April, Olivares retained the crown by outpointing over Castillo. However, a rematch between the two fighters took place on 16 October. Castillo cut Olivares in round one, and when it was determined that Olivares could not continue in Round 14, Castillo was declared winner by a technical knockout. After one non-title win, Castillo met Olivares for a third time on 3 April 1971, when Olivares recovered the crown by outpointing Castillo despite suffering an early knockdown.Later in career
Castillo went on fighting until 1975, but his record from the Olivares fight until his retirement was a rather ordinary one of 5 wins and 7 losses. He lost to former or future world champions Enrique Pinder, Bobby ChaconBobby Chacon
Bobby Chacon is an American former, two-time, world boxing champion.-Career:Chacon turned professional in 1972 and won his first 19 fights, including a win against former champion Jesus Castillo...
, and Danny "Little Red" Lopez
Danny Lopez
Danny Lopez is a former American boxer from Fort Duchesne, Utah. He was world Featherweight champion, and a very popular fighter both in television and Southern California, during the 1970s. His nickname is Little Red.-Background:...
. After losing to Ernesto Herrera
Ernesto Herrera
Ernesto Herrera was a Uruguayan playwright, short story writer and journalist.-Short stories:His writings include a collection of short stories 'Su majestad el hambre', 1910 ....
on 12 December 1975, he retired.
See also
- List of WBC world champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of Bantamweight boxing champions
|-