Best fights of Ruben Castillo
Over 22 years as a professional, Ruben Castillo has compiled a 67-10-2 (35) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ruben Castillo loses to Salvador Sánchez via unanimous decision
On April 12, 1980 Ruben Castillo fought Salvador Sánchez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. Castillo was 22 years old with a record of 44-1, and Sánchez was 21 with a record of 34-1-1. Castillo was coming off a win and Sánchez was on a 14-fight winning streak. Castillo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sánchez.
2. Ruben Castillo loses to Alexis Argüello via KO
On January 20, 1980 Ruben Castillo fought Alexis Argüello for the WBC super featherweight title. Castillo was 22 years old with a record of 43-0, and Argüello was 27 with a record of 60-5. Castillo was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 4-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Castillo via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Ruben Castillo KOs Jorge Morales
On September 18, 1984 Ruben Castillo faced Jorge Morales in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 26 years old with a record of 59-4-2, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Castillo stopped Jorge Morales via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Ruben Castillo KOs Miguel Hernandez
On October 27, 1983 Ruben Castillo faced Miguel Hernandez in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 25 years old with a record of 54-4-2, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was coming off a loss. Castillo stopped Miguel Hernandez via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Ruben Castillo KOs Warren Matthews
On March 11, 1979 Ruben Castillo fought Warren Matthews for the vacant IBF-USBA featherweight title. Castillo was 21 years old with a record of 33-0, and Matthews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Castillo stopped Warren Matthews via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ruben Castillo defeats Jorge Garcia
On November 5, 1981 Ruben Castillo faced Jorge Garcia in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 23 years old with a record of 49-3-1, and Garcia was 24 with a record of 23-1. Castillo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 20-fight winning streak. Castillo won via unanimous decision.
7. Ruben Castillo KOs Lupe Martinez
On July 29, 1982 Ruben Castillo faced Lupe Martinez in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 24 years old with a record of 52-3-2, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was coming off a win. Castillo stopped Lupe Martinez via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Ruben Castillo KOs Manuel Vazquez
On April 8, 1982 Ruben Castillo faced Manuel Vazquez in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 24 years old with a record of 51-3-2, and Vazquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo stopped Manuel Vazquez via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Ruben Castillo KOs Tony Cisneros
On January 30, 1984 Ruben Castillo faced Tony Cisneros in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 26 years old with a record of 55-4-2, and Cisneros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was coming off a win. Castillo stopped Tony Cisneros via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Ruben Castillo KOs Francisco Rodriguez
On September 14, 1982 Ruben Castillo faced Francisco Rodriguez in a featherweight bout. Castillo was 24 years old with a record of 53-3-2, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castillo stopped Francisco Rodriguez via KO in the 3rd round.