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Castillo-Coralles III: For more than just a Belt
By Ryan ********, Photo courtesy Univision
4-20-2006
On June 3, 2006, we will be treated to the final chapter of one of the legendary trilogies of all time. Jose Luis Castillo, 54-7-1 (47 KO), and Diego "Chico" Corrales, 40-3 (33 KO), square off on Showtime, they will be fighting for the right to say they truly were the better fighter. Not to mention the WBC and Ring Magazine Lightweight Championship.
We all know that they are big guys who are having problems making 135, but atleast we know Corrales can make it. But when was the last time Castillo made it? If the fight does occur, which Corrales says it won't if Castillo doesn't make weight, Corrales will have a strength advantage.
Castillo really is not a Lightweight. Castillo is a Junior Welterweight, maybe even a welterweight. To call him a lightweight is almost an outright lie. He is a very strong man at 135, he is a force. But he struggles mightily to make weight, and in his last 2 fights with Corrales and Reyes, he weighed in at 138. He will be severely weakened and drained for the fight, and it will impact his performance.
The action will be back and forth, much like it was last year in their first encouter. Castillo will dominate on the inside, capitalizing on Corrales' defensive deficiencies. Castillo will get the better of the exchanges early, even though he is known to be a slow starter.
Towards the mid and late rounds, Castillo will begin to weaken and the exchanges will more frequently favor Corrales. In the 11th round, Castillo will be badly fatigued and may even go down in this round. The fight will be stopped again and Corrales will solidify his hold as the champion.
Whatever the outcome of the fight, surely it will be worth the price of admission. The Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo trilogy will go down as one of the greatest trilogies of all time, alongside Barrera-Morales and Gatti-Ward. Its fights like these that the sport needs to regain its marketability. No matter what occurs, it will be fun watching it happen.
Ryan ******** is a freelance weekly syndicated columnist. If you wish to contact him, you can reach him at mc_rson@yahoo.com .
By Ryan ********, Photo courtesy Univision
4-20-2006
On June 3, 2006, we will be treated to the final chapter of one of the legendary trilogies of all time. Jose Luis Castillo, 54-7-1 (47 KO), and Diego "Chico" Corrales, 40-3 (33 KO), square off on Showtime, they will be fighting for the right to say they truly were the better fighter. Not to mention the WBC and Ring Magazine Lightweight Championship.
We all know that they are big guys who are having problems making 135, but atleast we know Corrales can make it. But when was the last time Castillo made it? If the fight does occur, which Corrales says it won't if Castillo doesn't make weight, Corrales will have a strength advantage.
Castillo really is not a Lightweight. Castillo is a Junior Welterweight, maybe even a welterweight. To call him a lightweight is almost an outright lie. He is a very strong man at 135, he is a force. But he struggles mightily to make weight, and in his last 2 fights with Corrales and Reyes, he weighed in at 138. He will be severely weakened and drained for the fight, and it will impact his performance.
The action will be back and forth, much like it was last year in their first encouter. Castillo will dominate on the inside, capitalizing on Corrales' defensive deficiencies. Castillo will get the better of the exchanges early, even though he is known to be a slow starter.
Towards the mid and late rounds, Castillo will begin to weaken and the exchanges will more frequently favor Corrales. In the 11th round, Castillo will be badly fatigued and may even go down in this round. The fight will be stopped again and Corrales will solidify his hold as the champion.
Whatever the outcome of the fight, surely it will be worth the price of admission. The Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo trilogy will go down as one of the greatest trilogies of all time, alongside Barrera-Morales and Gatti-Ward. Its fights like these that the sport needs to regain its marketability. No matter what occurs, it will be fun watching it happen.
Ryan ******** is a freelance weekly syndicated columnist. If you wish to contact him, you can reach him at mc_rson@yahoo.com .
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