Chucho Castillo vs. Earl Large (2nd meeting)
Chucho Castillo 122 lbs beat Earl Large 120 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1972-06-06
- Location: Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Although no point tabulation was given, it was reported that the two ringside judges as well as the referee all had Castillo the winner by one point.
- "I felt good going out and throwing fire. Castillo never hurt me but I think I hurt him several times." -Earl Large
- "Large is the toughest I've fought since Olivares. I would not like to fight him again unless it's for the right to challenge the champion." -Chucho Castillo
"Earl Large, El Paso's bantamweight contender, and Chucho Castillo, former champion of the world, hammered at each other for 10 gruelling rounds before more than 10,000 boxing fans at Plaza Monumental Bullring in Juarez last night. The result saw Large drop another close decision to the experienced Castillo. The battle is presently being described as one of the most exciting bouts on the border in recent years. Large's ferocity took the first three rounds, but Castillo's experience took command during the 4th round in-fighting and evened matters up at the end of the 6th round when the former champ opened a six inch cut along Large's right eye. Large forced the fight to Castillo and left the Mexican national idol's nose bloody but failed to diminish Castillo's drive and power." -El Paso Herald-Post
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