Melchor Cob Castro
Melchor Cob Castro (born 18 April 1968 in Chiná, Campeche, Mexico) a professional boxer in the light flyweight (108 lb) division.
| Melchor Cob Castro | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Melchor Cob Castro |
| Weight(s) | Light flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 0 in (153 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | April 18, 1968 Campeche, Mexico |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 87 |
| Wins | 71 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 0 |
Pro career
Cob Castro turned pro in 1986 and captured the WBC light flyweight title in 1991 with a TKO win over Rolando Pascua. He lost the belt in his first defense to Humberto González later that year by decision. In 1992 he lost a rematch to Gonzalez, also by decision. In 1997 he captured the WBO light flyweight title with a decision win over Jesus Chong, but again lost the belt in his first defense to Juan Domingo Córdoba.
In 2004 he took on Jorge Arce for the WBC light flyweight title, and was knocked out for the first time in his career in the 5th round.
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of light-flyweight boxing champions
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rolando Pascua |
WBC light flyweight champion March 25, 1991 – June 3, 1991 |
Succeeded by Humberto González |
| Preceded by Jesús Chong |
WBO light flyweight champion August 25, 1997 – January 17, 1998 |
Succeeded by Juan Domingo Córdoba |
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