Bobby Chacon vs. Chucho Castillo

Bobby Chacon 126 lbs beat Chucho Castillo 125 lbs by TKO at 1:35 in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1973-04-28
• Location: Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
• Referee: Rudy Jordan

"Realizing another Forum loss would put his future drawing power in jeopardy, Chucho Castillo immediately opened up on the undefeated Bobby Chacon, giving him a sound whipping from the 2nd round on. Bobby speared with the jab and dug to the body in an effort to slow down his older rival. But the 21 year old youth seemed generally out-gunned. The Mexican's attack was especially potent in the 4th, when he had Chacon in serious trouble with furious, multi-punch combinations near the ropes. Although dazed, Chacon fought back, with one of his counter-attacks responsible for opening a gaping wound on the bridge of Castillo's nose. Castillo wasn't much good for anything during the second half of the battle, moving sluggishly about the ring, gasping for air. Chacon managed to take advantage of the situation. Coyly jabbing and picking his shots, the rookie built up piles of points round after round, while his experienced foe could do nothing. The finale came in the 10th when right hands by Bobby dropped Jesus to the mat twice, finally prompting referee Rudy Jordan to halt matters at 1:35." -World Boxing, Sept. 1973 issue

Post fight comments

• "I just reverted back to my original fight plan, which was to simply box Castillo. I've been trying to knock everybody out lately, so I figured I'd stick and move in this one and try to pace myself." -Bobby Chacon

• "I know I can beat this guy, and I definitely want a rematch. But in Mexico, not here." -Chucho Castillo