Javier Castillejo

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Use dmy dates Template:Family name hatnote Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".

Francisco Javier Castillejo Rodríguez (born 22 March 1968), commonly known as Javier Castillejo, is a Spanish former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2009. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the WBC and lineal light-middleweight titles from 1999 to 2001, the WBC light-middleweight title again in 2005, and the WBA middleweight title from 2006 to 2007. At regional level he held the European light-middleweight title twice between 1994 and 1998, and the European Union middleweight title in 2002.

Professional career

Castillejo made his professional debut on 22 July 1988, when he outpointed Ángel Díez over six rounds in Madrid. He had an immediate rematch with Díez, on 2 September of the same year. Their second fight resulted in Castillejo's first knockout win, when he beat Diez in the fourth round. On 4 November, he had his first fight outside Madrid, and his first knockout win in the first round, when he beat Juan Perez in Torrejón.

Castillejo had four more wins, before he was defeated for the first time. On 19 August 1989, he lost an eight-round decision to Del Bryan, in Benidorm. But he followed that loss with a streak of twenty two victories in a row.

Among the most notable wins during that streak were a fourth-round knockout on 19 October 1990, of Alfonzo Redondo, which gave Castillejo the Spanish Welterweight Championship, at Leganés. On 5 July 1991, he retained that national championship, with another fourth-round knockout victory, this time against Domingo Sanchez, in Lugo. On 10 April 1992, Castillejo got his first win against a former or future world champion when he knocked out former IBF lightweight champion, Puerto Rican Harry Arroyo, in three rounds at Leganes. He followed that victory with another win against former WBC light welterweight champion Saoul Mamby of Jamaica, by an eight-round decision on 15 May, at Bilbao. On 12 December of that year, Castillejo added the WBC's Mundo Hispano light middleweight title, when he defeated Enrique Areco by a twelve-round decision in Oviedo.

First title shot

Despite the fact that he had not fought outside Spain as a professional yet and thus he had little international fan recognition as a boxer, Castillejo received his first world title try, when he challenged Julio César Vásquez of Argentina, for Vazquez's WBA light middleweight title, on 24 April 1993, also in Leganes. Vazquez outpointed him over 12 rounds, ending his 22 fight winning streak.

After defending his Mundo Hispano regional title with success in a rematch with Victor Hugo Sclarandi on 29 October of that year by a knockout in five rounds, Castillejo finally had his first fight abroad when he beat Bernard Razzano by a knockout in six rounds, at Dijon, France, to conquer the European light middleweight title. He defended the title successfully four times, then lost it, on 3 January 1995 to the then WBA light middleweight champion Laurent Boudouani, in Épernay, France, by knockout in the ninth round.

His next fight was a victory by disqualification in six rounds on 14 July against Carlos Rocha Tovar in Seville. The victory against Tovar was followed by a rematch with Boudouani, who would once again defeat Castillejo, this time around by a twelve-round decision, at Levallois, 6 January 1996.

Castillejo then won six more fights in a row before fighting for a world title again. He regained the EBU light middleweight title by knocking out the former WBA welterweight title challenger, Ahmed Dottuev, in round twelve at Suffolk, England, on 2 July 1998.

First world title

On 29 January 1999, Castillejo got his second chance at becoming a world champion. He outpointed Lineal and WBC light middleweight champion Keith Mullings over twelve rounds to join a handful of world champions to come from Spain.[1] Despite some protests from Mullings' management team, the judges' decision remained, and Castillejo held the WBC title.

Losing the title to De La Hoya

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". After five defenses, where Castillejo retained the title, a fight was set between him and Oscar De La Hoya. It was Castillejo's first big time, Pay Per View event. Many fans, perhaps ignoring Castillejo's achievements in Europe and as defending world champion, regarded Castillejo as another stepping stone in De La Hoya's career. Castillejo commented to this regard, saying on a press conference before the fight, which was held in Las Vegas, that "(he) didn't come to Las Vegas to do tourism, but to defend (his) title". Castillejo lasted the twelve round distance with De La Hoya, but was sent to the canvas seconds before the fight ended, and lost a unanimous twelve-round decision and his world title, on 23 June 2001.

After six months, Castillejo returned to the boxing ring, beating the well regarded Xavier Moya by a knockout in five rounds, On 11 January 2002, to win the vacant European Community's Junior Middleweight title, in Barcelona.

On 12 July 2002, he partially regained the WBC light middleweight title, when he beat Roman Karmazin by a twelve-round unanimous decision in Madrid, for the WBC's "Interim" title. This interim recognition was later retired from him, however, because he did not fight the WBC's recognized champion, which at the time was Shane Mosley, who had suffered an injury and was unable to box for the period being.

Castillejo then won four fights in a row, all by knockout.

He fought Fernando Vargas, in a fight that was supposed to be for the WBA's vacant light middleweight title, on 20 August 2005, in Chicago. It was decided ultimately to make the bout a ten-round affair instead of a world championship fight. Despite being dropped in round three, Castillejo was able to last ten rounds with fellow former world light middleweight champion Vargas, but he lost a ten-round decision to the Mexican-American.

Winning a middleweight title

On 15 July 2006, Castillejo sprang back on the boxing scene by defeating younger Felix Sturm of Germany to seize the WBA middleweight belt in an exciting fight. Sturm, making his first title defense, was headed to a one-sided win until Castillejo (61–6, 41 knockouts) caught him with a left hook against the ropes with 13 seconds left in the 10th Round.

Castillejo, then hit Sturm (27–2, 11 knockouts) with three uppercuts before the referee called the fight, making Castillejo, 38 at the time of his upset victory, the oldest man to win a recognized version on the World Middleweight Championship. He lost his title in his first defence against Argentine Mariano Natalio Carrera via a disputed 11th-round TKO. Later on, Carrera tested positive for Clenbuterol and was suspended for 6 months by the WBA, thus Castillejo regained his title on 23 February. [1]. He lost the title 28 April 2007 in a rematch against Felix Sturm. He fought Mariano Natalio Carrera again on 13 November 2007, this time winning by KO in the 6th round.

Professional boxing record

Template:BoxingRecordSummary

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
72 Template:DrawDraw 62–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pablo Navascues MD 10 4 Apr 2009 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Loss 62–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sebastian Sylvester KO 12 (12), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Apr 2008 Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 62–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mariano Natalio Carrera KO 6 (12), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Nov 2007 Hohenstaufenhalle, Göppingen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Loss 61–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Felix Sturm UD 12 28 Apr 2007 König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 NC 61–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mariano Natalio Carrera TKO 11 (12), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Dec 2006 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". WBA (Regular) middleweight title at stake;
Originally a TKO win for Carrera, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug testScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 61–6 Felix Sturm TKO 10 (12), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Jul 2006 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 60–6 Luis Carmona TKO 2 (10) 3 Feb 2006 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 59–6 Presente Brito PTS 8 4 Nov 2005 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 58–6 Fernando Vargas UD 10 20 Aug 2005 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 58–5 Enrique Campos TKO 5 (8) 11 Jun 2004 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 57–5 Genaro Rios TKO 3 (10) 16 Apr 2004 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 56–5 Ignacio Solar TKO 2 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Sep 2003 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 55–5 Diego Castillo TKO 1 (12) 9 May 2003 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC interim light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 54–5 Roman Karmazin UD 12 12 Jul 2002 Club Polideportivo, Parla, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC interim light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 53–5 Pierre Moreno TKO 7 (10) 26 Apr 2002 Palau Blaugrana, Barcelona, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European Union light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 52–5 Xavier Moya TKO 5 (10) 11 Jan 2002 Palau Blaugrana, Barcelona, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural European Union light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 51–5 Oscar De La Hoya UD 12 23 Jun 2001 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 51–4 Javier Martinez Rodriguez TKO 4 (12), 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Oct 2000 Salon 21, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 50–4 Tony Marshall UD 12 21 Jul 2000 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 49–4 Juan Rondon TKO 3 (10) 14 Apr 2000 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 48–4 Mohamed Boualleg KO 8 (10) 17 Mar 2000 Ciudad Real, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 47–4 Michael Rask TKO 7 (12), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Dec 1999 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 46–4 Paolo Roberto TKO 7 (12), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Sep 1999 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–4 Humberto Aranda TKO 4 (12), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 May 1999 Pabellón Europa, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–4 Keith Mullings MD 12 29 Jan 1999 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–4 Cristinel Acatrinei TKO 2 (8) 16 Oct 1998 La Cubierta, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–4 Ahmet Dottuev TKO 12 (12), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 Jul 1998 Corn Exchange, Ipswich, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–4 Fernando Jose Riera PTS 10 18 Mar 1997 Valencia, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Spanish light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–4 Juan Ramon Medina TKO 8 (12) 12 Jul 1996 Hernani, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC Mundo Hispano light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–4 Tibor Horvath TKO 4 (6) 16 May 1996 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–4 Stefan Driscu TKO 2 (8) 7 Mar 1996 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 37–4 Laurent Boudouani UD 12 6 Jan 1996 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 37–3 Carlos Rocha Tomar DQ 6 (6) 14 Jul 1995 Seville, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 36–3 Laurent Boudouani TKO 9 (12) 3 Jan 1995 Épernay, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 36–2 Ludovic Proto TKO 8 (12) 23 Jul 1994 Boiro, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 35–2 Patrick Vungbo PTS 12 29 May 1994 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 34–2 Valentino Manca TKO 3 (12) 25 Mar 1994 Córdoba, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 33–2 Santo Colombo TKO 3 (12) 19 Feb 1994 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 32–2 Bernard Razzano RTD 6 (12) 11 Jan 1994 Dijon, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–2 Hugo Daniel Sclarandi KO 5 (12) 29 Oct 1993 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Mundo Hispano light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–2 Javier Rivera TKO 4 (8) 25 Jun 1993 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 29–2 Julio César Vásquez UD 12 24 Apr 1993 Polideportivo Parquesur Sport, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Jesus Carlos Velez PTS 8 26 Mar 1993 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–1 Enrique Areco UD 12 12 Dec 1992 Palacio Municipal de Deportes, Oviedo, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Mundo Hispano light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Antonio Campbell KO 3 (8) 13 Oct 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Vasile Citea PTS 8 17 Jul 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Jorge Sclarandi UD 8 19 Jun 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Saoul Mamby PTS 8 15 May 1992 Bilbao, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Harry Arroyo TKO 3 (8) 10 Apr 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Edison Martinez KO 3 (8) 14 Mar 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Lindon Scarlett PTS 8 8 Feb 1992 Polideportivo Parquesur Sport, Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Gejza Stipak RTD 4 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jan 1992 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Patrick Vungbo TKO 5 (8) 6 Dec 1991 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Domingo Sanchez TKO 4 (10) 5 Jul 1991 Lugo, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Spanish welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Juan Rosario TKO 6 (8) 18 May 1991 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Eric Dindaine PTS 8 21 Dec 1990 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Alfonso Redondo TKO 4 (10) 19 Oct 1990 Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Spanish welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Jose Salinas KO 1 (8) 17 Aug 1990 Almería, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Claudio Salgado TKO 1 (6) 14 Jul 1990 Parla, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Mateo Valdez TKO 2 (8) 31 May 1990 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Felix Rodriguez TKO 5 (8) 5 May 1990 Zaragoza, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Carlos Tavarez TKO 2 (6) 16 Feb 1990 Bilbao, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Louie Antuna PTS 6 30 Dec 1989 Santoña, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Jimmy Bartes TKO 2 (6) 16 Nov 1989 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Loss 7–1 Del Bryan PTS 8 19 Aug 1989 Benidorm, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Victor Carvalho PTS 6 29 Jul 1989 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Juan Antonio Lopez PTS 8 14 Jun 1989 Palacio de Deportes, Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Modesto Villardell TKO 1 (6) 23 Feb 1989 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Santiago Vasquez PTS 6 19 Nov 1988 Irun, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Juan Perez TKO 1 (4) 4 Nov 1988 Torrejón de Ardoz, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Angel Diez TKO 4 (6) 2 Sep 1988 San Martín de Valdeiglesias, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Angel Diez PTS 6 22 Jul 1988 Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Pay-per-view bouts

Date Fight Billing Buys Network
Template:Dts
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		De La Hoya vs. Castillejo The Quest 400,000[2] HBO

See also

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ Pay-Per-View History Template:Webarchive at about.com

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

External links

Template:S-break
Sporting positions

Template:S-text

Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Spanish welterweight champion
19 October 1990 – December 1992
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Martinez Rodriguez

Template:S-break

Inaugural champion WBC Mundo Hispano
light-middleweight champion
12 December 1992 – January 1994
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jose Luis Navarro
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European
light-middleweight champion
11 January 1994 – 3 January 1995 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC Mundo Hispano
light-middleweight champion
12 July 1996 – April 1997
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ailton Pessoa
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Spanish
light-middleweight champion
18 March 1997 – January 1999
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Martinez Rodriguez

Template:S-break

Vacant
Title last held by
Davide Ciarlante 		European
light-middleweight champion
2 July 1998 – November 1998
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Mamadou Thiam
New title European Union
light-middleweight champion
11 January 2002 – July 2002
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Sendra

Template:S-text Template:S-break

Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA (Regular) middleweight champion
15 July 2006 – 14 December 2006 Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Gennady Golovkin

Template:S-text

Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC light-middleweight champion
29 January 1999 – 23 June 2001 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Lineal light-middleweight champion
29 January 1999 – 23 June 2001 Template:S-ttl/check
New title WBC light-middleweight champion
Interim title
12 July 2002 – 5 March 2005
Promoted Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Sergio Martínez

Template:S-break

Vacant
Title last held by
Winky Wright 		WBC light-middleweight champion
5 March 2005 – 30 May 2005
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ricardo Mayorga

Template:S-break

Vacant
Title last held by
Jermain Taylor 		WBA middleweight champion
14 December 2006 – 28 April 2007 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Retrieved from "http://debianws.lexgopc.com/wiki143/index.php?title=Javier_Castillejo&oldid=1314607"