Marc Castro

Marc Castro
Born	(1999-08-19) August 19, 1999 (age 25) Fresno, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super featherweight
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights	14
Wins	13
Wins by KO	8
Losses	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  United States Youth World Championships 2016 St. Petersburg Bantamweight Junior World Championships 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, was born in Mexicali, Mexico and raised in Fresno, Ca., 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

11 fights	11 wins	0 losses
By knockout	8	0
By decision	3	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
10	Win	10–0	Ricardo Lopez Torres	TKO	7 (8), 2:22	Apr 8, 2023	Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Maickol Lopez Villagrana	UD	8	Dec 3, 2022	Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Kevin Montiel Mendoza	KO	5 (8), 1:40	Sep 17, 2022	T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Pedro Vicente Scharbaai	UD	6	May 7, 2022	T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Julio Madera	UD	6	Mar 5, 2022	Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Ronaldo Solis	TKO	2 (6), 0:43	Dec 4, 2021	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Angel Luna	TKO	1 (6), 2:41	Oct 16, 2021	Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Irving Macias Castillo	TKO	4 (6), 2:04	May 8, 2021	AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	John Moraga	TKO	2 (4), 2:29	Feb 27, 2021	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Luis Javier Valdes	KO	3 (4), 1:12	Dec 19, 2020	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. 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". April 24, 2020. 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". December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2021.

External links

• Boxing record for Marc Castro from BoxRec (registration required)