Marc Castro Explained

Marc Castro
Weight:Super featherweight
Height:5 ft 7 in
Reach:70 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:19 August 1999
Birth Place:Fresno, California, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:861529
Total:11
Wins:11
Ko:8
Losses:0

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.[1]

Early life

Castro was born and raised in Fresno, California.[2] His mother, Lorena Camacho, was born in Mexicali, Mexico and raised in Fresno, Ca., while his father, Tony Castro, is a Salvadoran refugee from San Miguel.[2] He started training as a boxer under his father at the age of four.[2]

Castro graduated as valedictorian of Sunnyside High School in 2017 and went on to attend Fresno State University.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Super featherweight

Castro’s professional debut was twice postponed; once due to the COVID-19 pandemic and another after Castro contracted COVID-19.[5] [6] 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.[7]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10Win10–0Ricardo Lopez TorresTKO7 (8), Apr 8, 2023
9Win9–0Maickol Lopez VillagranaUD8Dec 3, 2022
8Win8–0Kevin Montiel MendozaKO5 (8), Sep 17, 2022
7Win7–0Pedro Vicente ScharbaaiUD6May 7, 2022
6Win6–0Julio MaderaUD6Mar 5, 2022
5Win5–0Ronaldo SolisTKO2 (6), Dec 4, 2021
4Win4–0Angel LunaTKO1 (6), Oct 16, 2021
3Win3–0Irving Macias CastilloTKO4 (6), May 8, 2021
2Win2–0John Moraga2 (4), Feb 27, 2021
1Win1–0Luis Javier Valdes3 (4), Dec 19, 2020

Notes and References

  1. News: Fresno boxer Marc Castro wins gold at worlds in Russia. The Fresno Bee. Anthony. Galaviz. November 26, 2016. March 22, 2021.
  2. News: Fresno boxer and 2020 Olympic hopeful honored in Sacramento. Vida en el Valle. María. Ortiz-Briones. September 9, 2019. March 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: MARC CASTRO IS READY TO WAKE UP THE BOXING WORLD. April 24, 2020 . en-us. 2021-02-27.
  4. Web site: 20-YEAR-OLD MARC CASTRO SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING. en-us. 2021-02-27.
  5. Web site: Fresno boxer making the most of home training. en-us. 2021-02-27.
  6. Web site: MARC CASTRO'S PRO DEBUT OFF AFTER POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST. en-us. 2021-02-27.
  7. Web site: Marc Castro Stops Javier Valdez In Third Round Of Pro Debut. December 19, 2020 . en-us. 2021-02-27.