Elieser Castillo
Born
Elieser Ramos Castillo

(1970-10-25) October 25, 1970
Havana, Cuba
NationalityCuban
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins32
Wins by KO18
Losses9
Draws2

Elieser Ramos Castillo (born October 25, 1970) is a Cuban professional boxer in the heavyweight division.

Amateur career

Elieser Castillo Ramos was part of the legendary Cuban boxing program before he defected to the United States.

Defecting to the US

In 1994, Castillo escaped from Cuba on a raft with his brothers Eliseo (a fellow boxer) and Eliades and two other friends. Castillo strung together three inner tubes and at the age of 24, made his float to freedom; taking only the clothes on his back and some drinking water. The group spent five days at sea before they drifted ashore in Panama. Soon thereafter, they were returned to Guantanamo Bay. After 18 months of processing the group was allowed to emigrate to the United States. He then moved to Miami, Florida.

Professional career

On February 20, 1996, Castillo made his professional boxing debut in Miami, Florida with a first-round TKO win over Kerry Parks. In fact, four of Castillo's first five pro opponents didn’t make it out of the opening round, and with an aggressive style and south paw power; Elieser quickly became a fan favorite in his adopted home of South Florida.

By his ninth fight, Castillo was already fighting for and winning professional titles as he demolished 85-fight veteran Bobby Crabtree in just two rounds to win the WBC Continental Americas title in 1996. A 12-round decision win over Artis Pendergrass two months later put the WBC Fecarbox title belt around his waist, and after four more victories during 1997 and 1998, Castillo appeared to be unstoppable.

On May 30, 1998, Castillo was matched up with highly regarded and unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Byrd.[1] In a highly anticipated clash between two of the sport's rising young stars, Byrd outpointed Castillo over ten rounds in Atlantic City. Six months later, Castillo was back in the ring and back on another winning streak, taking care of seven straight opponents over the next two years.

On October 21, 2000, Castillo earned his first title belt as a heavyweight, over hard-hitting 300-pound Paea Wolfgramm during 12 tough rounds, to win the IBO Intercontinental crown. Castillo was considered the underdog when he took on 32-0 Andre Purlette on January 4, 2002. Castillo dismantled the unbeaten Purlette, knocking him out in five rounds.

The momentum from the win over Purlette was lost when Castillo dropped a hard-fought 12 round decision to Charles Shufford in October 2002,[2] but eight months later, fighting at his lightest weight since 1997, Castillo bounced back like a champion, knocking out former US Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey in nine rounds to win the NABF championship.

Castillo's next fight was dubbed: David vs- Goliath as he was pinned up against Corey Sanders, who weighed 85 pounds more than the Cuban southpaw. Castillo retained his NABF belt, beating Sanders. Castillo later knocked out former Cruiserweight World Champion Uriah Grant in the first round.

A few months later Castillo faced a defeat during a 12 round war to DaVarryl Williamson on April 17, 2004, a bout in which Castillo sent Williamson to the canvas in round eight. A close decision loss to Kendrick Releford in October 2004 surprised boxing fans, but with a new attitude for 2005, Castillo was ready to get back into the title mix. On April 22, 2005, he faced crafty veteran Otis Tisdale. It was a bout that looked to be competitive on paper, but once the bell rang, it was all Castillo, as he stopped his foe at the 2:43 mark of the opening round.

On October 9, 2009 after a year and six months he fought journeyman Charles Davis and was defeated by unanimous decision after six rounds.

Professional boxing record

43 fights 32 wins 9 losses
By knockout 18 0
By decision 14 9
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 32–9–2 Ecuador Ítalo Perea UD 6 09/06/2017 United States Scala Bay Club, Miami, Florida, U.S.
42 Loss 32–8–2 United States Trevor Bryan UD 6 24/10/2014 United States Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
41 Win 32–7–2 United States Willie Chisolm TKO 3 14/12/2013 United States Scala Bay Club, Miami, Florida, U.S.
40 Win 31–7–2 United States Marlon Hayes UD 4 22/11/2013 United States Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
39 Loss 30–7–2 United States Charles Davis UD 6 09/10/2009 United States Club Destiny, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
38 Win 30–6–2 United States Lenzie Morgan TKO 6 21/02/2008 United States Miami Beach Gardens, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:48 of the sixth round.
37 Loss 29–6–2 Puerto Rico Fres Oquendo UD 10 20/07/2007 United States Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S. WBC/WBO Latino Heavyweight Titles.
36 Win 29–5–2 United States Lenzie Morgan UD 10 30/03/2007 United States Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
35 Win 28–5–2 The Bahamas Reynaldo Minus KO 4 08/04/2006 United States USF Sundome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. Minus knocked out at 2:11 of the fourth round.
34 Win 27–5–2 United States Otis Tisdale TKO 1 22/04/2005 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:43 of the first round.
33 Loss 26–5–2 United States Kendrick Releford UD 12 28/10/2004 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. WBO Latino Heavyweight Title.
32 Loss 26–4–2 United States DaVarryl Williamson MD 12 17/04/2004 United States Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, East Lake-Orient Park, Florida, U.S. WBO Latino/NABF Heavyweight Titles.
31 Win 26–3–2 Jamaica Uriah Grant KO 1 17/01/2004 United States Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S. Grant retired after the bout.
30 Win 25–3–2 United States Corey Sanders UD 12 30/10/2003 United States Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S. NABF Heavyweight Title.
29 Win 24–3–2 United States Lawrence Clay-Bey KO 9 06/06/2003 United States Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. NABF Heavyweight Title.
28 Loss 23–3–2 United States Charles Shufford UD 12 13/10/2002 United States Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. IBA Americas Heavyweight Title.
27 Win 23–2–2 United States Willie Palms MD 6 07/06/2002 United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26 Win 22–2–2 Guyana Andre Purlette KO 5 04/01/2002 United States American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Purlette knocked out at 2:58 of the fifth round.
25 Draw 21–2–2 United States Fred Adams TD 2 03/11/2001 United States Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
24 Win 21–2–1 Ivory Coast Onebo Maxime TKO 2 29/09/2001 United States Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23 Loss 20–2–1 United States Tim Witherspoon MD 10 31/03/2001 United States Ballys Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 20–1–1 Tonga Paea Wolfgramm SD 12 21/10/2000 United States Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
21 Win 19–1–1 United States Ross Puritty UD 10 20/08/2000 United States Casino Queen, East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 18–1–1 United States Frankie Swindell UD 10 06/04/2000 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
19 Draw 17–1–1 Russia Alexander Zolkin PTS 10 13/01/2000 United States Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 United States Frankie Swindell UD 10 04/11/1999 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 United States Louis Monaco UD 8 30/01/1999 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Puerto Rico Miguel Otero UD 8 13/11/1998 United States Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
15 Loss 14–1 United States Chris Byrd UD 10 30/05/1998 United States Ballys Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 United States Marcus Harden KO 2 13/03/1998 United States Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Cuba Omar Gutierrez PTS 8 14/12/1997 Puerto Rico Fajardo, Puerto Rico
12 Win 12–0 United States Fred Adams KO 1 22/08/1997 United States Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 United States Matthew Charleston KO 1 08/05/1997 United States Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 United States Artis Pendergrass UD 12 03/01/1997 United States Milander Auditorium, Hialeah, Florida, U.S. WBC FECARBOX Cruiserweight Title.
9 Win 9–0 United States Bobby Crabtree TKO 2 01/11/1996 United States Coconut Grove Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S. WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
8 Win 8–0 United States Elwood Bartlett TKO 2 27/09/1996 United States Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 United States John Kiser SD 8 10/08/1996 United States Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States Tyrone Castell TKO 5 29/06/1996 United States Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 United States Ed Mosley KO 1 25/05/1996 United States Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States James Flowers KO 1 27/04/1996 United States Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Wesley Martin UD 4 15/03/1996 United States Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Mike Stover KO 1 24/02/1996 United States Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Kerry Parks TKO 1 20/02/1996 United States Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.

References

  1. Smith, Timothy W. (31 May 1998). "Smirking Byrd Outpoints Castillo in a 10-Round Snoozer". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  2. "Columnist Dean Juipe: Mixed bag in Mississippi for LV pair". Las Vegas Sun. 17 October 2002. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
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