Jose Luis Castillo

So he won on sat night did anybody catch him?

As for his future what does everyone see him doing?

A fight with Torres would be a war and i think his experience would see hom through it. A fight with Rees would be a definate chance of him getting the WBA title belt for sure. Against Witter and Malinagi i think he would struggle, these boys are really rising to be the names to beat at 140 and i think they have the tools to do it.

I think there is a chance he could be a champion again if he works for it. what do you think ? or is it too late for him ?

I didn't see the fight but heard he stopped the guy in the 6th round, with knockdowns i the 2nd and 4th I believe.

I didn't see his fight the weekend but he showed enough against Hatton, brief as it was, that he still has enough about him to be competitve with

Witter, Torres and Powderpuff..

Rees he'd beat.

Was glad to hear he won, and with the knockdowns ya would think it was in impressive style, but from peeps' i've spoke to that have seen the fight apparently he looked an old man in there, and not far from being finished.

The fight was at welterweight i believe?....., abit of a jump that like, carnt see him being to productive at that weight in the long or even short term, too many big names for Jose. If he stays there than i see a world of hurt for him down the path. :-\

I'd pick him against torres, rees and witter.

rees, torres for sure

i can see beating witter but i have money on witterl

paulie no

but i think he should at leats ty and fet a 140 lbs. and retire as a champ

Castillo has the ability to beat many of the names around the 140 pound division. I am not really sure what happened to him in the Hatton fight, to me it almost seemed like he just lost all will and ability. Castillo has never been one to shy away from a war or be on the timid side of taking shots. I am in no way trying to take anything away from Ricky Hatton and his win I think no matter what he would have ended up with the victory. When I was watching the fight I just don't think Castillo was himself that night.

A win over Junior Witter is not out of the question, I think Paul Malinaggi would be too slick for him. I don't think Castillo could knock him out even if he did catch Paulie often. If Miguel Cotto could not KO him, Castillo's chances don't look promising either. A knockout is the only way he would get the win.

I am not in a rush to consider Castillo done with as a force in the division. Another fight or two will give the answer for sure.

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As for his future what does everyone see him doing?

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Castillo is not a contender anymore. He's been through too many wars, and at this point he can't make the lower weights anymore, so he's fighting at divisions where he can't be effective.

Castillo needs to keep fighting for financial reasons, so I see him transitioning from a contender to a stepping-stone opponent, or a trialhorse in other words.

If a young up and coming prospect at 140 or 147 needs to fight an experienced veteran with a big name, then he'll fight someone like Castillo.

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Originally Posted by Mattyhitman

Was glad to hear he won, and with the knockdowns ya would think it was in impressive style, but from peeps' i've spoke to that have seen the fight apparently he looked an old man in there, and not far from being finished.

The fight was at welterweight i believe?....., abit of a jump that like, carnt see him being to productive at that weight in the long or even short term, too many big names for Jose. If he stays there than i see a world of hurt for him down the path. :-\

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I read that it was at welter as well. I don't give much of a shot at all against even a semi-decent welter.

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I didn't see his fight the weekend but he showed enough against Hatton, brief as it was, that he still has enough about him to be competitve with

Witter, Torres and Powderpuff..

Rees he'd beat.

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Personally I'd like to see him put in with Gavin Rees, I reckon it'd be an interesting fight, possibly involving Castillo holding him off like a father with a swinging child with one hand, and hitting him with the other.

Witter would also be a decent fight, though I have my doubt that Junior's "World beater" ego would allow him to strike a deal with Ricky Hatton's scraps.

How is this for an idea.....
Kostya Tzsyu v Jose Luis Castillo @ 147??? KT talked about a comeback, they are both probably passed it....... Two of my favourite fighters......
I think it would make big money if held in Sydney.
And before u smart ass Hatton fans say anything, it would be a fight of two former greats, not Hatton rejects..... ;D

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Originally Posted by eagle

How is this for an idea.....
Kostya Tzsyu v Jose Luis Castillo @ 147??? KT talked about a comeback, they are both probably passed it....... Two of my favourite fighters......
I think it would make big money if held in Sydney.
And before u smart a** Hatton fans say anything, it would be a fight of two former greats, not Hatton rejects..... ;D

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I think that would work in the same way that RJJ v Tito works, in that it isn't a young hopeful v and old guy past his prime, but if both fighters are former world champions, they could be competitive at a slightly lower level. Better than seeing them both facing chumps I would think.

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Originally Posted by eagle

How is this for an idea.....
Kostya Tzsyu v Jose Luis Castillo @ 147??? KT talked about a comeback, they are both probably passed it....... Two of my favourite fighters......
I think it would make big money if held in Sydney.
And before u smart a** Hatton fans say anything, it would be a fight of two former greats, not Hatton rejects..... ;D

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I think that would work in the same way that RJJ v Tito works, in that it isn't a young hopeful v and old guy past his prime, but if both fighters are former world champions, they could be competitive at a slightly lower level. Better than seeing them both facing chumps I would think.

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And better than seeing them beaten up by a young strong guy and hurt.

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Originally Posted by eagle

How is this for an idea.....
Kostya Tzsyu v Jose Luis Castillo @ 147??? KT talked about a comeback, they are both probably passed it....... Two of my favourite fighters......
I think it would make big money if held in Sydney.
And before u smart a** Hatton fans say anything, it would be a fight of two former greats, not Hatton rejects..... ;D

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I think that would work in the same way that RJJ v Tito works, in that it isn't a young hopeful v and old guy past his prime, but if both fighters are former world champions, they could be competitive at a slightly lower level. Better than seeing them both facing chumps I would think.

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And better than seeing them beaten up by a young strong guy and hurt.

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Exactly. The last thing anyone wants for either of these guys is to find they've been in there too long and just take a bucketload of big headshots, because the ref thinks "Oh, this guy's a legend, I'm sure he'll come back somehow."

I actually think that Castillo trys to fight Rees or Torres, i actually think he is capable of winning the fight and progressing more into a solid 140 fighter. I hope he does, he will be good for the devision.

I don't see Castillo making 140 again.

He could make 140 easily. hes just needs a big name fight or title fight and he could easily do it.

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I didn't see his fight the weekend but he showed enough against Hatton, brief as it was, that he still has enough about him to be competitve with

Witter, Torres and Powderpuff..

Rees he'd beat.

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Personally I'd like to see him put in with Gavin Rees, I reckon it'd be an interesting fight, possibly involving Castillo holding him off like a father with a swinging child with one hand, and hitting him with the other.

Witter would also be a decent fight, though I have my doubt that Junior's "World beater" ego would allow him to strike a deal with Ricky Hatton's scraps.

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Hmm.. I guess Rees-Castillo would be quite interesting. But Castillo is only months from being arguably the 2nd best opponent Hatton (P4P top 10 fighter) has defeated.

Hang-on, Nah, what the funk you got me thinking man, Castillo would muller Rees........

After 5-6 rounds of Witters antics Castillo would get the arsehole and call it a day.

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He could make 140 easily. hes just needs a big name fight or title fight and he could easily do it.

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I have my doubts, I feel he would have fought his last fight at 140 had he been able. It must be extremely difficult for him to make weight now at this advanced stage of his careersr

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He could make 140 easily. hes just needs a big name fight or title fight and he could easily do it.

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I have my doubts, I feel he would have fought his last fight at 140 had he been able. It must be extremely difficult for him to make weight now at this advanced stage of his careersr

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hes not that old ! he wouldnt have been fully geared up for it, the fighter wasnt the best and it wasnt a championship fight. People always have fights at higher weights if they cant fully make the weight, i think he could make 140 again safely to be honest.