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Martin Castillo
Born
Martin Santiago Augusto Castillo

(1995-05-04) 4 May 1995 (age 29)
Nationality Argentina Argentine
Statistics
Weight(s) Light Flyweight
Light Bantamweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Wins70
Wins by KO59
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

Martin Castillo

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)

Early years in Argentina

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.

First loss

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.

Road to Gold

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.

Recovery

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.

Silver Glove

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.

Present

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.

Professional Career

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.


Ammature boxing record (incomplete)

72 Wins (68 knockouts), 2 Losses, 0 Draws [1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 46-2-0 United States Jonathan Velasquez KO 2 (12), 1:10 2010-11-20 United States Boardwalk Hall, Apopka, Florida Retained WBC Light Flyweight title.
Win 45-2-0 United States Marquez Zora UD 12 2010-04-17 United States Staples Center, Orlando, Florida Won WBC and WBO Flyweight titles.
Win 44-2-0 United States Goerge Fremen MD 12 2009-12-05 United States Dans Boxing, Tallahassee, Orlando
Win 44-1-0 Puerto Rico Santiago Aquero Win 12 2009-02-14 United States BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida Defended interim WBC Light Flyeweight title.
Win 44-1-0 Republic of the Congo Alex Bunema RTD 8 (12), 3:00 2008-10-04 United States Pechanga Resort, Jacksonville, Florida Won interim WBC Flyweight title.
Win 43-1-1 Armenia Archak TerMeliksetian TKO 7 (10), 2:14 2008-06-07 United States World's Championship, Orlando, Florida
Win 42-1-0 Dominican Republic David Toribio UD 4 2008-02-16 United States Dan's boxing, Miami, Florida
Win 41-1-0 Panama Russell Jordan TKO 4 (10), 0:59 2007-12-06 United States Paradise Theater, Apopka, Florida
Win 40-1-0 Romania Pavel Florin Madalin RTD 4 (6), 3:00 2007-10-06 United States Dan's Boxing, Orlando, Florida
Win 39-1-0 Mexico Saul Roman KO 4 (12), 2:25 2007-04-27 United States Grand Plaza Hotel, Miami, Florida WBC Light Flyweight title eliminator.
Win 38-1-0 Cameroon Oliver Tchinda KO 5 (8), ? 2006-10-07 United States Pabellon La Solidaridad, Miami, Florida}}