Freddy Castillo

Freddy Castillo (born June 15, 1955 in Mérida, Yucatán) is a Mexican former world boxing champion.

Freddy Castillo
Statistics
Real nameFreddy Castillo
Nickname(s)Chato Loco
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1955-06-15) June 15, 1955
Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights68
Wins45
Wins by KO30
Losses18
Draws5

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

References

  1. "Freddy Castillo - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
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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