Eddie Perkins vs. Aristeo Castro

Eddie Perkins beat Aristeo Castro by KO at 2:00 in round 2 of 10

• Date: 1973-03-24
• Location: Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA

"Eddie Perkins, after disposing of southpaw Aristo Castro in two rounds Saturday at the Tucson Community Center Arena, is on his way in quest of bigger game and a shot at the welterweight title. Perkins' combination in the 2nd round rocked Castro so badly that it took four minutes to revive him." -Tucson Daily Citizen

• Castro was a last day substitute for Ruben Arocha, who withdrew due to illness and a suspension by the Mexican Commission.
• Attendance - 2,600
• Gate - $8,600


Post fight comments

• "We'd like to have Hedgemon Lewis, Armando Muniz or 'Indian Red' Lopez as an opponent for Perkins here in Tucson." -Frank Tomasco, Perkins' manager
• "I just hope they give me a crack at Jose Napoles before my hair turns gray." -Eddie Perkins