Martin Castillo | |
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Born | Martin Santiago Augusto Castillo 4 May 1995 |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
Light Flyweight Light Bantamweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Wins | 70 |
Wins by KO | 59 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Martin Castillo (born 4 May in Cordoba, Argentina) is an Argentine boxer based in Kissimmee, Florida. He is currently the WBC International Champion and In Ring Boxer of the Year, and former WBA Ammature Champion (REGIONAL) World Championship Boxing and In Ring Magazine rate him as #1 Light Fly Weight (INTERNATIONAL)
Castillo was born in Cordoba, Argentina. Took up boxing from his father who spent time at the boxing gym, enlisten at Boxeo Córdoves, De Argetina at the age of 6.
Castillo had his first loss at the age of 11, his first fight in America. Castillo decided to fight South Paw, instead of his original Orthodox, He lost 113 - 109, Following that fight, Castillo lost his second fight one month later.
Castillo had his first Championship fight at the age of 14, after defeating 10 opponents in the JR. Silver Glove Regional Championship. Castillo won the fight by a Marvelous knockout in the 5th round. Crowning him the JR. Regional Silver Glove Champion.
Castillo dealt with a very serious eye injury after his 39th fight, even though he won, he had to face a year of recovery for his beat up eye.
Castillo entered the Silver Glove Tournament on November 26th of 2010, having to face 7 opponents, then the reigning champion of last years Silver Glove, Castillo defeated all odds and won the most difficult tournament Ammature boxers go through, Crowning the National Siver Glove Champion of the United States of America.
Castillo works out at (GOLDEN GLOVE GYM, WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, and AMMATURE BOXING ASSOCIATION) spending most of his time practicing for his next fights.
Castillo entered his Professional Career on December, 25th. Castillo's since then won 2 Golden Glove Tournaments, 5 Club Show Tournaments, an Interternational Champion, and an World Champion, making him the #1 Light Fly-Weight in the world for the 3rd year in a row.