Freddy Castillo
Freddy Castillo (born June 15, 1955 in Mérida, Yucatán) is a Mexican former world boxing champion.
| Freddy Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Freddy Castillo |
| Nickname(s) | Chato Loco |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | June 15, 1955 Merida, Yucatán, Mexico |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 68 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Draws | 5 |
Pro career
Known as "Chato Loco", Castillo turned pro in 1971 and won the WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over Luis Estaba in 1978. He lost the belt in his first defense later that year to Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh by split decision. He later moved up in weight and in 1982 won the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a decision win over Prudencio Cardona.[1] He lost the titles in his first defense to Eleoncio Mercedes by split decision. He retired in 1986 after losing to Sot Chitalada for the WBC flyweight title in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
See also
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of light flyweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
References
- "Freddy Castillo - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Luis Estaba |
WBC Light Flyweight Champion 1978 Feb 19 – 1978 May 6 |
Succeeded by Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh |
| Preceded by Prudencio Cardona |
Lineal Flyweight Champion 1982 Jul 24 – 1982 Nov 6 |
Succeeded by Eleoncio Mercedes |
| Preceded by Prudencio Cardona |
The Ring Flyweight Champion 1982 Jul 24 – 1982 Nov 6 |
Succeeded by Eleoncio Mercedes |
| Preceded by Prudencio Cardona |
WBC Flyweight Champion 1982 Jul 24 – 1982 Nov 6 |
Succeeded by Eleoncio Mercedes |
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