Best fights of Jorge Castro
Over 20 years as a professional, Jorge Castro has compiled a 130-11-3 (90) record, including 23 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jorge Castro KOs John David Jackson
On December 10, 1994 Jorge Castro defended his WBA middleweight title against John David Jackson. Castro was 27 years old with a record of 95-4-2, and Jackson was 31 with a record of 32-0. Castro was on a 25-fight winning streak and Jackson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Castro stopped John David Jackson via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
2. Jorge Castro defeats Reggie Johnson
On August 12, 1994 Jorge Castro fought Reggie Johnson for the vacant WBA middleweight title. Castro was 26 years old with a record of 93-4-2, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 35-3-1. Castro was on a 23-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Castro won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Jorge Castro defeats Reggie Johnson in their 2nd fight
On October 13, 1995 Jorge Castro defended his WBA middleweight title against Reggie Johnson. It was their second meeting. Castro was 28 years old with a record of 97-4-2, and Johnson was 29 with a record of 35-4-1. Castro was on a 27-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Castro won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Jorge Castro defeats John David Jackson in their 2nd fight
On February 20, 1998 Jorge Castro defended his WBA Fedelatin super middleweight title against John David Jackson. It was their second meeting. Castro was 30 years old with a record of 104-6-2, and Jackson was 34 with a record of 35-3. Castro was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Jackson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Castro won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Jorge Castro KOs Alex Ramos
On November 5, 1994 Jorge Castro defended his WBA middleweight title against Alex Ramos. Castro was 27 years old with a record of 94-4-2, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castro was on a 24-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Alex Ramos via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Jorge Castro KOs Sandro Abel Vazquez in their 2nd fight
On September 5, 1998 Jorge Castro defended his WBA Fedelatin super middleweight title against Sandro Abel Vazquez. It was their second meeting. Castro was 31 years old with a record of 106-6-2, and Vazquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castro was on a 5-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Sandro Abel Vazquez via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Jorge Castro KOs Rogério Lobo
On January 23, 1998 Jorge Castro fought Rogério Lobo for the vacant WBA Fedelatin super middleweight title. Castro was 30 years old with a record of 103-6-2, and Lobo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castro was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Rogério Lobo via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Jorge Castro KOs Derrick Harmon
On May 26, 2005 Jorge Castro defended his WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title against Derrick Harmon. Castro was 37 years old with a record of 128-10-3, and Harmon was 35 with a record of 24-5. Castro was on a 6-fight winning streak and Harmon was coming off a win. Castro stopped Derrick Harmon via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
9. Jorge Castro KOs Anthony Andrews
On May 27, 1995 Jorge Castro defended his WBA middleweight title against Anthony Andrews. Castro was 27 years old with a record of 96-4-2, and Andrews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castro was on a 26-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Anthony Andrews via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
10. Jorge Castro loses to Vassiliy Jirov via unanimous decision
On February 1, 2002 Jorge Castro fought Vassiliy Jirov for the IBF cruiserweight title. Castro was 34 years old with a record of 119-7-3, and Jirov was 27 with a record of 30-0. Castro was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jirov was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Castro lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jirov.