Eliecer Castillo
- January 10, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
Eliecer Castillo Biography
| Name | Eliecer Castillo |
| Birthday | Oct 25 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Havana |
| Home Town | Havana |
| Birth Country | Cuba |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Siblings | Eliseo Castillo |
Eliecer Castillo is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on October 25, 1973 in Havana, Havana, Cuba. Elieser Ramos Castillo (born October 25, 1970 in Havana, Cuba), is a Cuban professional boxer in the heavyweight division.
On May 30, 1998, Castillo was matched up with highly regarded and unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Byrd. 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.
The momentum from the win over Purlette was lost when Castillo dropped a hard- fought 12 round decision to Charles Shufford in October 2002, 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.
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 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.
Eliecer Castillo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Eliecer Castillo is one of the richest Boxer from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eliecer Castillo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
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.
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 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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Eliecer Castillo height 6 ft 2 in Eliecer weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Eliecer Castillo Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Eliecer Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Eliecer Castillo celebrates birthday on October 25 of every year.