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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Javier Castillejo KOs Mariano Natalio Carrera in their 2nd fight
On November 13, 2007 Javier Castillejo faced Mariano Natalio Carrera in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Castillejo was 39 years old with a record of 61-7, and Carrera was 27 with a record of 31-4. Castillejo was coming off a loss, while Carrera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Mariano Natalio Carrera via KO in the 6th round.
5. Javier Castillejo KOs Javier Martinez Rodriguez
On October 21, 2000 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title against Javier Martinez Rodriguez. Castillejo was 32 years old with a record of 50-4, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 13-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Javier Martinez Rodriguez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
6. Javier Castillejo KOs Humberto Aranda
On May 14, 1999 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title against Humberto Aranda. Castillejo was 31 years old with a record of 44-4, and Aranda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Humberto Aranda via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Javier Castillejo KOs Diego Castillo
On May 9, 2003 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC interim super welterweight title against Diego Castillo. Castillejo was 35 years old with a record of 54-5, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Diego Castillo via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Javier Castillejo KOs Michael Rask
On December 17, 1999 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title against Michael Rask. Castillejo was 31 years old with a record of 46-4, and Rask was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 9-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Michael Rask via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
9. Javier Castillejo KOs Paolo Roberto
On September 10, 1999 Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title against Paolo Roberto. Castillejo was 31 years old with a record of 45-4, and Roberto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 8-fight winning streak. Castillejo stopped Paolo Roberto via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
10. Javier Castillejo defeats Keith Mullings
On January 29, 1999 Javier Castillejo fought Keith Mullings for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Castillejo was 30 years old with a record of 43-4, and Mullings was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillejo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Castillejo won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.