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			Karla Guadamuz is a Professional Journalist & owner of Florida-based KGC Marketing Team. The company has a professional boxing division for Management, Marketing, Fighter Relations & Promoter Bout Exposure.

	Website: [http://www.kgcmarketingteam.com]		Website: [http://www.kgcmarketingteam.com]

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	Website: [http://www.~~castilloboxing~~.com]		Owner of KGC Marketing Team & Manager of 3 professional fighters.


			Website: [http://www.kgcmarketingteam.com]

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	~~Article from: Floridaboxingnews.com~~

	~~Karla Castillo Driving Force Behind Miami Heavyweight~~

	~~Karla and Elieser Castillo try to avoid the game's perils as manager and fighter. (Photo credit: Team Castillo)~~
	~~By Gail Janotta~~
	~~Staff Writer~~

	~~CORAL GABLES, FL - Anyone who has vacationed on Miami's famed South Beach will say it's the place to be for relaxing and meeting new friends.~~

	~~But for 35-year old Karla Castillo, that advice never rang more true.~~

	~~Taking some time off from traveling around the country as a producer for a television show she was hosting with long-time CBS reporter Morley Safer, Castillo's life took a turn she never expected.~~

	"I had decided to take some time off and relax. I was on South Beach with a friend, when I noticed this strong guy passing by with an attitude that said, 'I own the world.' He caught my eye and came over and introduced himself. We ended up spending the next three days together, and it was just a whirlwind."

	~~The guy that caught her eye was Miami heavyweight and Cuban refugee, Elieser Castillo.~~

	~~Karla Castillo took a crash course in boxing and is her husband's manager, one of the few female boxing managers around.~~

	"I didn't know anything about boxing before I met Elieser, except it was fun to watch on TV," Karla said. "I never had any intentions of being involved in boxing - let alone be the wife of a boxer. Meeting Elieser was my first real exposure to boxing. I would watch him train and felt pride watching him. I knew that this Cuban was tough."

	Karla Castillo was born in Miami and was the first in her Nicaraguan family to graduate from a university in the United States. She graduated from the University of Miami in 1995 with a with a degree in communications. She worked at a number of television stations in and around the Miami area.

	"I've always had a passion for journalism. I've always loved journalism because I've always yearned to learn something new," Karla said. "When I was a reporter, I put myself in the position of the other person."

	Slowly, as she became more involved with her husband's boxing career, she found he was not making sound business decisions regarding contracts. That was when her savvy business sense came in the forefront.

	"One day (Elieser) asked me to read one of his contracts. I noticed something wasn't right," Karla said. "He would basically sign any paper that was placed in front of him as long as he had some cash in his pocket. I began to translate many of the documents for him, and that's when he realized he was making bad business decisions."

	~~From that point on, Castillo starting researching and finding out all she could about boxing.~~

	"Not knowing much about the rules of boxing, my journalistic instincts kicked in and I began to do my homework," Karla said. "I called the Florida State Boxing Commission, I read everything that I could about boxers' rights, and I began making calls to the very few people in boxing that I could trust for advice.

	"I know that marketing plays a major role in any business, so I came up with Castilloboxing.com," Karla said. "My business skills just came based on the situation that I was in. My website was designed not just for fans, but for prospective promoters who wanted to look Elieser's record up and get a better insight on him. I also sent out e-mails and called almost everyone I knew in boxing to get him a fight."

	~~Karla said her husband was at a point in his life that he felt a change was needed in his life. And that was when Karla took charge.~~

	"I phoned Jeff Gibson, of Elite Promotions, because of his integrity and knowledge of the boxing game," Karla said. "I negotiated the signing and consulted with Elieser before we gave it the final nod."

	~~Castillo admitted she had a very busy schedule but said life as part of the boxing side of things is really no different than daily situations.~~

	"I guess the most difficult part about being a boxing manager is that I am managing my husband," Karla said. "I try to separate myself and my opinions when I talk about his career, because I want to make the right decisions. I didn't become his manager because I wanted any more titles; I became his manager to protect my husband's future.

	"Elieser is used to seeing me making phone calls, running around and keeping things together. He trusts me and I always come to him before making any major decisions," Karla said. "He knows that his job is to train, and my job is to make sure that everything around us is running smoothly. We have yet to have any conflicts since I became his manager, because I've been doing the same thing all along, just without the (manager's) title."

	~~Karla said her male counterparts in the sport have accepted her.~~

	"I already have a lot on my plate and I don't desire to butt heads or go haywire during negotiations," Karla said. "That's why I paired up with Jeff Gibson. He can speak to the other promoters and bring some offers to the table.

	"When I was just "the girlfriend," I could sense some animosity, because Elieser gave me the responsibilities that some thought that I didn't deserve. Now, that I'm the wife, I do get the respect because they know that I'm not just a fling. I never wanted to place myself in the boxing world. I'm simply protecting my husband and making sure that we can live with some financial security once this whole thing is over."

	Elieser Castillo was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. He is currently 29-6-2 with 16 KOs in his career. He was on a three-fight winning streak until he lost a 10-round unanimous to Fres Oquendo on July 20 at the Mahi Temple in Miami. The fight was for the vacant WBO Latino Heavyweight title.

	"We want to thank the fans for supporting Elieser, Jeff Gibson for working so hard to make this last fight happen. Elieser knows what he has to do and he's more determined than ever to return to the ring in a few months," Karla said. My husband has drive, determination and guts. The road to the championship belt may take us through a detour, but we'll make it there. This is nothing compared to the hardships that he went through to get to this country, and he's definitely not going to stop now."

	~~Karla said her family immediately took to Elieser.~~

	"My family has always been great about my relationship with Elieser," Karla said. "No, they never expected that I'd marry a pro boxer, but they don't really think about that. My parents only care about his love for me and my happiness.

	"I have extended family in Nicaragua, which include many cousins, my last living grandparent and uncles and aunts," Karla said. "I have one older brother, who is a former Marine and helped to provide with the security during Elieser's last bout.

	~~Karla said she has has numerous business deals in the works.~~

	"I plan on extending Castilloboxing.com into an on-line shopping store for Castillo gear, including shirts, boxing gloves, etc. We are also developing a relationship with some local children's organizations as part of the Castillo Foundation.

	"Elieser wants to give something back to his community and local children who are less fortunate," Karla said. "I also plan on creating a fund-raising group to help other fighters raise their own funds while they are training and between fights. We are working on our own production company to produce some behind-the-scenes boxing action for fans to watch on-line."

	~~And if that isn't enough, a Wives' Boxing Club is in the works.~~

	"There are only a few women who really know what we have to go through, and I would love to unite as many of us in order to provide support for one another. I'm developing a website, newsletter and contact information," Karla said.

	~~Karla Castillo was 31 when the two met on South Beach.~~

	"I'm very conservative, and when I met Elieser, it was the first time that I felt free and put my ambitions aside to enjoy life," Karla said. "But I knew then that Elieser and I had nothing in common. But I knew that he was the one for me."

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	CORAL GABLES, FL - Anyone who has vacationed on Miami's famed South Beach will say tt's the place to be for relaxing and meeting new friends.		CORAL GABLES, FL - Anyone who has vacationed on Miami's famed South Beach will say it's the place to be for relaxing and meeting new friends.

	But for 36-year old Karla Castillo, that advice never rang more true.		But for 35-year old Karla Castillo, that advice never rang more true.

	Taking some time off from traveling around the country as a producer for a television show she was hosting with long-time CBS reporter Morley Safer, Castillo's life took a turn she never expected.		Taking some time off from traveling around the country as a producer for a television show she was hosting with long-time CBS reporter Morley Safer, Castillo's life took a turn she never expected.

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Kguadamuz at 00:54, 28 August 2007

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