INFO
Nickname: N/A
Height: 5'8"
Reach: 69"
Stance: Orthodox
Weight: 130 lbs. (Super Featherweight)
Date of Birth: April 6, 2005
Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Current Residence: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Amateur Record: (91 Wins- 4 Loses)
Pro Record: (2-0, 1 KOs)
Favorite fighter of the past: Felix Trinidad
Favorite current fighter: Terence Crawford
Age started boxing: 6
Hobbies outside of the ring: Spending time with his family
Favorite punch: Jab
Greatest attribute: Ring IQ and technical skills
Ultimate Goal: To become a World Champion
BIOGRAPHY
Carlos De Leon Castro, born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico, is a promising young talent in the boxing world. Starting his boxing journey at the tender age of 6, De Leon Castro has dedicated his life to the sport, guided by his father and trainer, Carlos De León Hernandez. His early start and rigorous training paid off, leading him to win 11 Puerto Rican national championships in the amateur ranks. These accomplishments have positioned him as the next great Puerto Rican star to emerge from the island, following in the footsteps of boxing legends Tito Trinidad and Miguel Cotto.
PREVIOUS FIGHTS
De Leon recently improved his record to 2-0, after a dominant performance in a four-round bout against Levale Whittington at ‘Most Valuable Prospects 9’ in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The bout featured incredible exchanges, with De Leon showing his punching power, savvy ring IQ, and relentless counter-punching.