Best fights of Javier Castillejo
Over 21 years as a professional, Javier Castillejo has compiled a 62-8-1 (43) record, including 29 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Javier Castillejo KOs Mariano Natalio Carrera
On December 2, 2006 Javier Castillejo faced Mariano Natalio Carrera in a middleweight bout. Castillejo was 38 years old with a record of 61-6, and Carrera was 26 with a record of 29-4. Both Castillejo and Carrera were on a 3-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Mariano Natalio Carrera via TKO in the 11th round.
2. Javier Castillejo KOs Felix Sturm
On July 15, 2006 Javier Castillejo fought Felix Sturm for the WBA middleweight title. Castillejo was 38 years old with a record of 60-6, and Sturm was 27 with a record of 25-1. Castillejo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sturm was on a 5-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Felix Sturm via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Javier Castillejo defeats Roman Karmazin
On July 12, 2002 Javier Castillejo fought Roman Karmazin for the vacant WBC interim and WBC interim super welterweight titles. Castillejo was 34 years old with a record of 53-5, and Karmazin was 29 with a record of 29-0-1. Castillejo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Karmazin was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Castillejo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Javier Castillejo loses to Oscar De La Hoya via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2001 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title against Oscar De La Hoya. Castillejo was 33 years old with a record of 51-4, and Hoya was 28 with a record of 33-2. Castillejo was on a 14-fight winning streak and Hoya was coming off a win. Castillejo lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hoya.