Jesus Pimentel vs. Chucho Castillo

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Jesus Pimentel 118 lbs lost to Chucho Castillo 118 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

"Mexico's bantamweight champion, Chucho Castillo, 118, scored a unanimous one-sided decision Friday night over Jesus Pimental, 117 1/2, of Mexico, the No. 1 contender in their bantamweight elimination fight at the Forum. Castillo inflicted bloody damage on Pimental and doubtless earned a shot at world champion Lionel Rose this summer. There were no knockdowns but the crowd was in an uproar from the opening bell to the finish. Pimental, game to the end, bled from the nose and a badly cut left eye from the 5th round on. Pimental tried desperately but Castillo was too fast, both with his fists and his feet. Several times he had the favored Pimental hurt but was never able to put him down." -Pasadena Star-News

  • Unofficial AP scorecard - 11-0 Castillo
  • Attendance - 16,505
  • Gate - $94,100


Post fight comments

  • "Now I want Lionel Rose and his title. And I'll be ready to take him on in two or three days if he was willing." -Chucho Castillo
  • "Castillo is the best bantamweight I've seen - outside of Rose. However, if Mr. Parnassus can show me a lot of that American green stuff, I think we can make the match." -Jack Rennie, Lionel Rose's manager
  • "I was in perfect condition and have no excuses. I still feel I am capable of fighting my way back to become a top contender." -Jesus Pimental
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