| Elieser Castillo | |
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| Real name | Elieser Castillo |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | Havana, Cuba |
| Birth date | October 25, 1973 |
| Birth place | Havana, Cuba |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Elieser Ramos Castillo, born October 25 1973 in Havana, Cuba, is a Cuban boxer in the heavyweight division. Heavyweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds (14 st 4 lb/91 kg are considered heavyweights by the major professional Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight,
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Amateur career
Elieser Castillo Ramos was part of the legendary Cuban boxing program before he defected to the United States.
Defecting to the US
In 1994, Castillo escaped from Cuba on a raft with his brothers Eliseo (a fellow boxer) and Eliades and two other friends. Eliseo Castillo (born April 29, 1975 in Havana Cuba) is a professional boxer. Castillo strung together three inner tubes and at the age of 24, made his float to freedom; taking only the clothes on his back and some drinking water. The group spent five days at sea before they drifted ashore in Panama. This article is about the body of water For other uses see SEA and Seas. Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. Soon thereafter, they were returned to Guantanamo Bay. After 18 months of processing the group was allowed to emigrate to the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the He then moved to Miami, Florida. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the
Professional career
On February 20 1996, Castillo made his professional boxing debut in Miami, FL with a first-round TKO win over Kerry Parks. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment In fact, four of Castillo’s first five pro opponents didn’t make it out of the opening round, and with an aggressive style and south paw power; Elieser quickly became a fan favorite in his adopted home of South Florida.
By his ninth fight, Castillo was already fighting for and winning professional titles as he demolished 85-fight veteran Bobby Crabtree in just two rounds to win the WBC Continental Americas title in 1996. A 12-round decision win over Artis Pendergrass two months later put the WBC Fecarbox title belt around his waist, and after four more victories during 1997 and 1998, Castillo appeared to be unstoppable.
On May 30, 1998, Castillo was matched up with highly regarded and unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Byrd. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Chris Cornelius Byrd (born August 15, 1970) in Flint Michigan where he attended Flint Northwestern High School is a 6'1 / 185 In a highly anticipated clash between two of the sport’s rising young stars, Byrd outpointed Castillo over ten rounds in Atlantic City. Six months later, Castillo was back in the ring and back on another winning streak, taking care of seven straight opponents over the next two years.
On October 21 2000, Castillo earned his first title belt as a heavyweight, over hard-hitting 300-pound Paea Wolfgramm during 12 tough rounds, to win the IBO Intercontinental crown. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Castillo was considered the underdog when he took on 32-0 Andre Purlette on January 4 2002. Andre Purlette (born 4 November, 1973 in Georgetown, Guyana) is a Guyanese boxer and was a highly touted prospect in the heavyweight Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Castillo dismantled the unbeaten Purlette, knocking him out in five rounds.
The momentum from the win over Purlette was lost when Castillo dropped a hard-fought 12 round decision to Charles Shufford in October of 2002, but eight months later, fighting at his lightest weight since 1997, Castillo bounced back like a champion, knocking out former US Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey in nine rounds to win the NABF championship. Charles Shufford (born Charles Lamont Shufford Jr on Feb 3 1973 in Martinsville VA is a professional boxer Lawrence Marvin Clay-Bey (born December 14, 1965 in Bloomfield Connecticut) is an American Heavyweight professional boxer
Castillo’s next fight was dubbed: David vs- Goliath as he was pinned up against Corey Sanders, who weighed 85 pounds more than the Cuban southpaw. Corey Sanders should not be confused with Corrie Sanders, another heavyweight boxer with a similar name Castillo retained his NABF belt, beating Sanders. Castillo later knocked out former Cruiserweight World Champion Uriah Grant in the first round. Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961 in St Andrew, Jamaica) was a professional boxer
A few months later Castillo faced a defeat during a 12 round war to DaVarryl Williamson on April 17 2004, a bout in which Castillo sent Williamson to the canvas in round eight. DaVarryl Williamson (born July 25 1968 as DaVarryl Jerome Williamson is an American boxer originally from Washington D Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. A close decision loss to Kendrick Releford in October 2004 surprised boxing fans, but with a new attitude for 2005, Castillo was ready to get back into the title mix. On April 22 2005, he faced crafty veteran Otis Tisdale. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. It was a bout that looked to be competitive on paper, but once the bell rang, it was all Castillo, as he stopped his foe at the 2:43 mark of the opening round.
In 2006, Castillo's knocked Bahamian Rehaldo Minus to the canvas - not once, but 3 times in the fourth round. Castillo's most recent victory came in March of 2007.
Castillo is managed by his wife Karla Guadamuz-Castillo, who is a professional journalist and runs a Marketing/Public Relations Company. She also serves as Director of Operations for Castillo Boxing.
External links
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