Marc Castro

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]

Marc Castro
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1999-08-19) August 19, 1999
Fresno, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights8
Wins8
Wins by KO6
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Youth World Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 St. PetersburgBantamweight
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 St. PetersburgBantamweight

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
8 fights 8 wins 0 losses
By knockout 6 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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". 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". Retrieved February 27, 2021.
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