Jose Luis Castillo's Son Hospitalized After Sparring Session

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Christian Castillo, son of former world lightweight champion, Jose Luis Castillo, is hospitalized in Tijuana, Baja California, fighting for his life, after suffering a brain injury a few days ago after a sparring session while he was getting ready to go up to the ring this past Friday in the border city.

“Our prayers for the health of a great young boxer, Christian Castillo, son of my friend and former world lightweight champion, José Luis Castillo. I invite you to join in prayer,” wrote promoter Fernando Beltrán of the Zanfer company.

According to ESPN Deportes, Castillo (1-0) was about to close camp, but in one of the sessions he received a shot that caused him discomfort. He passed out, and was supported by his gym partners while waiting for the ambulance. He was taken to the hospital and there he had the relevant surgery to treat the injury.

According to José Luis Castillo himself, the recovery of the brain has been good; however, they have found other types of problems in his child's health such as pneumonia and liver failures that are being treated by the medical team where he is hospitalized.

Unfortunately the news of Christian Castillo, who has just one fight as a professional, joins the chain of tragedies that have been experienced in boxing in recent months, including the injuries of Felipe Orucuta, as well as the deaths of Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillán.

When the news of the medical status of Christian Castillo became known, the boxing family in Mexico has once again joined in search of sending good wishes and prayers for his recovery and to strengthen the family of José Luis Castillo. Even José Luis Jr., who will fight this Friday, has dedicated his fight to his brother Christian.

[oogiebe]

Prayers to the family and especially the son.

I fear that health related in-ring issues are going to be at the forefront for the coming months. Don't remember hearing of one occurring in sparring.

[margaret thatcher]

Does the heat of summer contribute to stuff like this at all? Seems like its been an epidemic lately

There was also a fighter on the hollywood card yesterday who had to be rushed to hospital I think. He actually won his fight too

[gilgamesh]

Prayers to the family and especially the son.

I fear that health related in-ring issues are going to be at the forefront for the coming months. Don't remember hearing of one occurring in sparring.

That one guy who had serious injuries against Eubank Jr. and then foolishly sparred again like a year later after he thought he'd made a fool recovery, and then wound up in even worse condition.

Nick Blackwell I think?

I was always a big fan of JLC. I hate to hear this for him and his family.

[oogiebe]

Prayers to the family and especially the son.

I fear that health related in-ring issues are going to be at the forefront for the coming months. Don't remember hearing of one occurring in sparring.

That one guy who had serious injuries against Eubank Jr. and then foolishly sparred again like a year later after he thought he'd made a fool recovery, and then wound up in even worse condition.

Nick Blackwell I think?

I was always a big fan of JLC. I hate to hear this for him and his family.

Thanks Gil. I do remember that. I imagine there are tons of unreported injuries such as that from sparring. Not a good situation.