Boxing icon who fought in four world title fights | Boxing News

Boxing icon Ruben Castillo has died at the age of 68, the World Boxing Council has confirmed. The fighter was a outstanding determine in the game during the late Seventies and early Eighties, going toe-to-toe with some of the most important names in the business, including four world title bouts.

Castillo boasted an excellent skilled profession, recording 67 wins, 10 losses and two attracts. He remained unbeaten at 43-0 until his bout with Alexis Arguello in 1980, who knocked him out in the eleventh spherical to defend his WBC tremendous featherweight title. The Texan also squared off against Julio Cesar Chavez, Salvador Sanchez and Juan Laporte. Following his death, tributes flooded social media.

“Excellent contender who was so unfortunate to be in the same era as legendary champs like Salvador Sanchez and Alexis Arguello,” one fan posted on X.

“Ruben and Chick Hearn were gold of Fights From The Fabulous Forum broadcasts,” another wrote.

His nephew posted on Facebook: “A great man. Both him and his family were a great part of my childhood.”

“He always gave great advice, would be there when ya needed him. Going to parties at his place, doing golf charity events. He def was the neighbourhood Uncle for a lot of us.”

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Castillo turned skilled at 17 and went on to compile an unbeaten run of 43 bouts. After being stopped by Arguello, he bounced back to successful type just two months later before struggling a factors defeat to Sanchez in a problem for the WBC featherweight title.

Chavez, another legendary fighter from that period, defeated Castillo via sixth-round stoppage for the an identical title. After a handful of extra bouts, the Mexican stepped away for three years before making a comeback in 1989 for two contests.

Nevertheless, his return led to him being hospitalised following a physique shot from Edgar Castro. He staged another comeback in 1995, competing for a additional two years before hanging up his gloves.

Following his boxing days, Castillo labored as a commentator alongside Chick Hearn. He supplied combat coverage for ASPN, prior to the community’s rebrand.

WBC president Mauricio Sulamain wrote: “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of my dear friend and champion Ruben Castillo. Now he is in the arms of God.

“May his spouse Cindy, household and buddies discover consolation with the assist of the so many who beloved Ruben. Rest in everlasting peace.”