Could Jose Luis Castillo survive as a welterweight?

[wmute]

Definitely not at this time in his career. MAYBE before the first Corrales fight.

[freedom213]

You guys know Castillo did fight at WW, right? He had three fights at WW right after losing to PBF the second time before he dropped back down to 135 to fight Lazcano on the DLH - Sturm undercard. That's why Lazcano was such a favorite, because nobody thought Castillo would be able to make the weight and, if he did, that he'd bee too slow and tired in the second half.

good point I wonder why his team doesnt go fishing in the welters, seems to be a lot of money to be made up there.

[The Texican]

Sure, why not. I mean on paper he doesn't have a good shot at beating the top 4 WW's. But fights don't take place on paper, we all know that. We've all seen bigger upsets.

[The Hammer]

I hope for his sake he's able to make 140 by Saturday. C'mon, Jose Luis, you can get there!

I like Castillo, he's an exciting fighter who has the distinction of being the only fighter to defeat Floyd Mayweather, although he was robbed by the judges!

[J_CON]

He could do fine at welter against some guys, but I doubt he could last long with top prospects or anyone ranked high. He would be a could stepping stone for prospects

[ferocity]

No never was a big puncher and never performed well at the higher weights even when he was younger. Besides he has looked shot since Ngoju (sp)

I would go as far back to his fight with Rolando Reyes(good fighter, just that Castillo looked old)

[ferocity]

i remember people used to complain how big and strong Castillo was and for him to move up, not realizing that the guys at the higher weigh classes are even bigger, i would just like to see him get one more big money fight and retire, he deserves a big money fight and to retire a wealthy man, he gave a lot to this great sport

[MELLY-MEL...]

nah, he needs to retire!

[HotSizzle]

maybe back in the day he could have but not now.

[BmoreBrawler]

I think I am going to root for him and possibly buy ppv's he is on just because he is now the underdog and needs money.