Best fights of Roberto Castañón
Over 11 years as a professional, Roberto Castañón has compiled a 57-7-1 (30) record, including 23 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roberto Castañón loses to Salvador Sánchez via KO
On March 22, 1981 Roberto Castañón fought Salvador Sánchez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. Castañón was 28 years old with a record of 42-1, and Sánchez was 22 with a record of 38-1-1. Castañón was on a 13-fight winning streak and Sánchez was on a 18-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Castañón via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Roberto Castañón KOs Michele Siracusa
On April 29, 1983 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European super featherweight title against Michele Siracusa. Castañón was 30 years old with a record of 52-2-1, and Siracusa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on a 8-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Michele Siracusa via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Roberto Castañón KOs Cecilio Lastra in their 3rd fight
On November 29, 1980 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Cecilio Lastra. It was their third meeting. Castañón was 27 years old with a record of 41-1, and Lastra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on a 12-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Cecilio Lastra via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Roberto Castañón KOs Laurent Grimbert
On June 27, 1980 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Laurent Grimbert. Castañón was 27 years old with a record of 38-1, and Grimbert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on a 9-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Laurent Grimbert via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Roberto Castañón KOs Albert Amatler
On July 15, 1978 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Albert Amatler. Castañón was 25 years old with a record of 24-0, and Amatler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Albert Amatler via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Roberto Castañón KOs Gerard Jacob in their 2nd fight
On February 3, 1979 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Gerard Jacob. It was their second meeting. Castañón was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and Jacob was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Gerard Jacob via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Roberto Castañón KOs Ethem Ozakalin
On October 10, 1980 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Ethem Ozakalin. Castañón was 27 years old with a record of 40-1, and Ozakalin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on a 11-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Ethem Ozakalin via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Roberto Castañón KOs Daniel Londas
On November 6, 1982 Roberto Castañón fought Daniel Londas for the vacant EBU European super featherweight title. Castañón was 29 years old with a record of 49-2-1, and Londas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on a 5-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Daniel Londas via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Roberto Castañón KOs Mariano Rodriguez
On September 23, 1978 Roberto Castañón defended his EBU European featherweight title against Mariano Rodriguez. Castañón was 25 years old with a record of 26-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Mariano Rodriguez via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
10. Roberto Castañón KOs Manuel Masso
On December 16, 1977 Roberto Castañón fought Manuel Masso for the vacant EBU European featherweight title. Castañón was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Masso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castañón was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Castañón stopped Manuel Masso via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.