If Tony Weeks doesn't stop the fight, how does Castillo-Corrales I end?

I agree, if Chico hadn't gained that 30+ seconds, he'd have probably been stopped there. But the truth is, Weeks took a point, not much else he could do. And since it was a knockdown, he had to get the mouthpiece put back in....not much else he could've done, other than DQ Chico, and nobody on the planet would've wanted that. Can you imagine the outcry? Maybe taken another point, but everybody knew that fight wasn't going 12 anyway, right? That's about right.

the guy was gonna hit the mat, just that he was gonna eat brain damagers all the way down while he was out. u guys wanna see a guy die so u dont have to debate it....:wtf1: dont tell me, gerald mcklellan shud of fought on, he cud of stopped nigel benn and gone to his wheelchair with his last fight being a win When I was watching the fight I thought Tony Weeks was giving him an eight count. The only reason I object to the stoppage was because the fight was close. Castillo had been winning the fight up until that point. He deserved to get another chance to continue! He had Chico all but out as well. That's why I said if he was not such a warrior he should have spit out his mouth piece as well. I don't anyone to get hurt permanently but just put yourself in Castillo's shoes. Wouldn't you want another chance to go on?

I haven't re-watched the fight in a long while, but you're right. Though, I still think Castillo would've beaten Chico before Weeks allowed him time to recover after spitting out his mouth piece. Smart move by Chico I suppose, and a great win for him. I agree, if Chico hadn't gained that 30+ seconds, he'd have probably been stopped there. But the truth is, Weeks took a point, not much else he could do. And since it was a knockdown, he had to get the mouthpiece put back in....not much else he could've done, other than DQ Chico, and nobody on the planet would've wanted that. Can you imagine the outcry? Maybe taken another point, but everybody knew that fight wasn't going 12 anyway, right?

Seriously? How could he have recovered while Chico was pounding him with hooks? The guy was out on his feet, unable to defend himself. Granted, if he'd actually hit the canvas and gotten a count, he might've stood a good chance of coming back and stopping Chico, but as it was? No way for it to happen. He'd have caught another 3 or 4 hard, flush shots while he was defenseless and been actually knocked completely unconscious instead of just stunned, most likely with a serious brain injury involving bleeding. Buddy, you've got to watch that round again and pay close attention to Castillo right before Weeks stops it. He's completely out on his feet, laying on the ropes, guard fallen to his waist. I haven't re-watched the fight in a long while, but you're right. Though, I still think Castillo would've beaten Chico before Weeks allowed him time to recover after spitting out his mouth piece. Smart move by Chico I suppose, and a great win for him.

with castillo being permanently retired due to brain damage

Chico was gassing out when Weeks gave him extra time to recover before the ending. That will be one of Weeks' greatest moments in reffing history if not the greatest. I think Castillo would have recovered and caught Chico with another flurry to put him down for good. Seriously? How could he have recovered while Chico was pounding him with hooks? The guy was out on his feet, unable to defend himself. Granted, if he'd actually hit the canvas and gotten a count, he might've stood a good chance of coming back and stopping Chico, but as it was? No way for it to happen. He'd have caught another 3 or 4 hard, flush shots while he was defenseless and been actually knocked completely unconscious instead of just stunned, most likely with a serious brain injury involving bleeding. Buddy, you've got to watch that round again and pay close attention to Castillo right before Weeks stops it. He's completely out on his feet, laying on the ropes, guard fallen to his waist.

Castillo was pretty hurt but deserved another chance to continue. If he was not such a warrior he should have spit out his mouthpiece for some extra time..lol. The fight was too close to be decided by the ref the first time he gets rocked. Let him go out on the canvas then there won't be any second guessing. the guy was gonna hit the mat, just that he was gonna eat brain damagers all the way down while he was out. u guys wanna see a guy die so u dont have to debate it....:wtf1: dont tell me, gerald mcklellan shud of fought on, he cud of stopped nigel benn and gone to his wheelchair with his last fight being a win

Castillo was pretty hurt but deserved another chance to continue. If he was not such a warrior he should have spit out his mouthpiece for some extra time..lol. The fight was too close to be decided by the ref the first time he gets rocked. Let him go out on the canvas then there won't be any second guessing.

Chico was gassing out when Weeks gave him extra time to recover before the ending. That will be one of Weeks' greatest moments in reffing history if not the greatest. I think Castillo would have recovered and caught Chico with another flurry to put him down for good.

he wud of stopped it when he did, cause thats his job anything less is getting a guy killed for some sick ****.

In hindsight, and knowing how the fight was going until that memorable round, rewrite the ending to one of boxing's most treasured fights, Castillo-Corrales I, if Tony Weeks doesn't stop it. We'll start the story with Castillo in trouble on the ropes. With Castillo dead, probably. He was out on his feet, defenseless, caught against the ropes, and would've only caught another dozen monstrous left hooks from Chico before he was knocked completely unconscious. Chico said plainly that he wasn't going to let him off the hook that time and was going to throw until it was over. And Castillo was completely out on his feet, guard at his waist, eyes glazed and closing, mouth wide open and slack...he was done, and the stoppage by Weeks was legit. It would've been FAR better for Castillo if he'd been knocked down, rather than being held up by the ropes like that.

Good question. However, the right call was made by Tony Weeks in stopping the fight. Castillo was standing unconscious and it wouldn't of been worth finding out if Castillo could of continued. It's possible if he fell down he may have recovered... Either to come back and win or continue winning... Or, get knocked out or down again with the battle raging on. The obvious danger is that more power punches were landed on a defenseless Castillo, causing permanent damage. Yup, just an great fight to reflect on. :) -Peace.

I'd rather not know...he was so fatigued he might've died.

Castillo might have recovered and come back to win a decision. Not out of the question given how hard Chico and Castillo fought that night.

castillo gets decapitated.

castillo was pretty hurt with his hands down. no doubt corales was gonna finish him.

In hindsight, and knowing how the fight was going until that memorable round, rewrite the ending to one of boxing's most treasured fights, Castillo-Corrales I, if Tony Weeks doesn't stop it. We'll start the story with Castillo in trouble on the ropes. if weeks doesn't stop the fight castillo gets taken out the ring on a stretcher.

Castillo taken out on a stretcher been rush straight into a threater room to remove bloodclot from is brain, i really dont see it any other way, both castillos hand were down and corrales was landing bombs.

Chico woulda hurt him bad if Weeks didn't shut it down. Castillo was gone.

With permanent brain damage.