Freddy Castillo

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Freddy Castillo (born June 15, 1955) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1985. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light-flyweight title in 1978, and the WBC and Ring magazine flyweight titles in 1982.

Pro career

Known as "Chato Loco", Castillo turned pro in 1971 and won the WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over Luis Estaba in 1978. He lost the belt in his first defense later that year to Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh by split decision. He later moved up in weight and in 1982 won the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles with a decision win over Prudencio Cardona. He lost the titles in his first defense to Eleoncio Mercedes by split decision. He retired in 1986 after losing to Sot Chitalada for the WBC flyweight title in Kuwait City, Kuwait. He also lost to Alfonso Lopez

Professional boxing record

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