Marc Castro

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Marc Castro
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1999-08-19) August 19, 1999 (age 22)
Fresno, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights5
Wins5
Wins by KO5
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Youth World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 St. Petersburg Bantamweight
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 St. Petersburg Bantamweight

Marc Anthony Castro (born August 19, 1999) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won gold medals at the 2015 Junior World Championships and 2016 Youth World Championships, both at bantamweight.[2]

Early life[]

Castro was born and raised in Fresno, California.[3] His mother, Lorena Camacho, is a Mexican immigrant from Mexicali while his father, Tony Castro, is a Salvadoran refugee from San Miguel.[3] He started training as a boxer under his father at the age of four.[3]

Castro graduated as valedictorian of Sunnyside High School in 2017 and went on to attend Fresno State University.[3]

Amateur career[]

As an amateur, Castro compiled a record of 177-7. He was a two-time amateur world champion, 16-time national champion, three-time National Silver Gloves champion, and two-time National Junior Olympics Champion.[4]

Professional career[]

Castro had his eyes set on the 2020 Olympics, however a last-minute illness forced him to pull out of the Team USA qualifiers. He considered participating for his parents’ home nations of Mexico or El Salvador before ultimately deciding to sign with Matchroom Boxing and become professional.[5]

Super featherweight[]

Castro’s professional debut was twice postponed; once due to the COVID-19 pandemic and another after Castro contracted COVID-19.[6][7] His debut finally came on December 19, 2020 against Luis Javier Valdes. The bout was placed on the main card of Canelo Álvarez vs. Callum Smith at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Castro won via third-round knockout.[8]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
5 fights 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Ronaldo Solis TKO 2 (6), 0:43 Dec 4, 2021 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Dominican Republic Angel Luna TKO 1 (6), 2:41 Oct 16, 2021 United States Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Mexico Irving Macias Castillo TKO 4 (6), 2:04 May 8, 2021 United States AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States John Moraga TKO 2 (4), 2:29 Feb 27, 2021 United States Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Mexico Luis Javier Valdes KO 3 (4), 1:12 Dec 19, 2020 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

References[]

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Marc Castro". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Galaviz, Anthony (November 26, 2016). "Fresno boxer Marc Castro wins gold at worlds in Russia". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Ortiz-Briones, María (September 9, 2019). "Fresno boxer and 2020 Olympic hopeful honored in Sacramento". Vida en el Valle. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "MARC CASTRO IS READY TO WAKE UP THE BOXING WORLD". Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "20-YEAR-OLD MARC CASTRO SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING". Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Fresno boxer making the most of home training". Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "MARC CASTRO'S PRO DEBUT OFF AFTER POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST". Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "Marc Castro Stops Javier Valdez In Third Round Of Pro Debut". Retrieved February 27, 2021.

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