CARLOS DE LEON CASTRO

Super Featherweight

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.