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In Memoriam: Diego "Chico" Corrales (thesweetscience 5.14.07) 2005 Harry Markson Award - Fight of the Year - Corrales vs Castillo I
The thermometer might have been showing it was a record low in Springfield, MO Saturday night, but it was a hot night for boxing fans inside The Shrine Mosque! The latest editions to the GSP fighter stable certainly gave fans their money's worth. Mickey and Cortez Bey, Kofi Janatuah, Orlando Cruz, Emmanuel Gonzalez and Alfredo Angulo all walked away with another win in their pockets! Results from Saturday, April 7th (read the release or see results) Pre-Fight Coverage: Corrales says moving up to welterweight more 'natural' (usa today 3.28.07) (3.21.07) Corrales and Clottey met the media on a conference call to discuss the upcoming match-up on April 7th. Read the transcript Diego Corrales vs Joshua Clottey (saddoboxing.com 3.19.07) Three time world Champion Diego Corrales will move up two weight classes when he returns to SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Boxing on Saturday, April 7th to take on world ranked challenger, Joshua Clottey... Gary Shaw Productions will promote the event from The Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri. (full story) Corrales-Clottey April 7 on SHOWTIME (eastsideboxing.com 3.19.07)"... Corrales’ hopes of earning another title belt may lie in the hands of his new trainer. The former world champion claims that he had some of the best fights with Wood, and hopes the change will get him back to that elite form..." (full story) Boxing beat: Corrales' welterweight debut is set (Sacramento Bee 3.7.07) "Former World Boxing Council lightweight champion Diego Corrales, whose troubles last year are in stark contrast to his epic 2005 title victory, begins campaigning as a welterweight when he returns to the ring April 7 against contender Joshua Clottey (30-2, 19 knockouts) of New York.
Fight Week Headlines "Boxer Recalls Fight for Freedom" (Las Vegas Review Journal) "Do Your Self a Favor and Watch Corrales Fight This Weekend" (Las Vegas Sun) "Mutual enemies Corrales and Casamayor look to settle score" (USA Today) Corrales Should Be Enjoyed (Press Telegam) Corrales-Casamayor, Fight of the Week (Orange County Register) Corrales vs Casamayor, an Underrated Rivalry (maxboxing.com) Weighing The Weekend Wars ( 15rounds.com) 'Here We Go Again' (thesweetscience.com) Casamayor nabs Corrales rematch by provoking foe (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.27.06) Corrales primed for bout (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.23.06) Corrales primed for bout (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.23.06)
BOXING: Castillo deserves ban by state (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.19.06) Jeff Haney on Diego Corrales, who is asking other fighters to help improve image of sport (Las Vegas Sun 6.19.06) Diego Corrales did a lot Saturday night to heal the self-inflicted black eye on boxing that we hear so much about. (full story) Behind the Scale: The Difference Between Cutting Weight and Making Weight Castillo-Corrales Go to the Courts (maxboxing.com 6.15.06) No love lost in collapse of fight (presstelegram.com 6.15.06) Castillo, Top Rank dealt lawsuit (Las Vegas Review Journal 6.12.06) Castillo facing heavy penalty (Las Vegas Review Journal 6.9.06) Jose Luis Castillo's 4 1/2 excess pounds at his weigh-in last week not only cost him a $900,000 payday against Diego Corrales but could wind up sidelining him for a lengthy period. (full story) (Michael Swann 15seconds.com) "...In the Augustus Ballroom at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, photographers were taking shots of the scale before a single fighter was present. The scale was checked, rechecked, and checked again. Even at that, it had to be pointed out by Joe Goossen, Corrales’ trainer, that the 100 pound weight on the scale was missing. It’s a rarity to see such drama at a weigh-in, but all assembled anxiously awaited the results as the participants arrived for the moment of truth...." “I was trying to go up one pound at a time, but he kept stepping off the scale,” Kizer told a reporter. “I wanted him to stand there so that I could just go, but every time I went up one weight, he’d back off the scale. The second time, when I got to 137 he got off. The last time I started at 138 and then I went all the way just short of 140. And then he came back on and I set it for 139 for that, and that was the 139 ½. (full story)
Corrales: "I am Ready For Whatever He Brings" (fightnews.com 6.01.06) Boxing History Beckons Castillo, Corrales (Las Vegas Review Journal 5.31.06) Corrales builds up 3rd fight (arizonacentral.com 5.29.06) Fighting to prove his worth (LA Daily News 5.29.06) Diego Corrales Will Cross That Bridge (thesweetscience.com 5.29.06)
Corrales and Darchinyan sit with the national media and answer questions. Diego "Chico" Corrales Speaks! (fightnews.com 5.15.06) Layoff revives Corrales (Las Vegas Review Journal 5.7.06) Castillo and Corrales 'War to Settle the Score' on June 3rd(maxboxing.com 4.11.06)
"I think I am the strongest lightweight in the world, and I proved that at lightweight," (Corrales) said. "He proved he is a strong welterweight." Diego Corrales and co-feature Vic Darchinyan sat down with the national press via phone on May 24th. SHOWTIME Championship Boxing has provided GSP with the transcripts. Jose Luis Castillo Weighs In (thesweetscience.com 5.26.06) Corrales isn't interested in style points vs. Castillo (contracostatimes.com 5.25.06) Preview of Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo III(boxinggurus.com 5.18.06) Diego "Chico" Corrales Speaks! (fightnews.com 5.15.06) Castillo "More Afraid of the Scales than of Corrales" (15rounds.com 5.16.06)
HEADLINES FROM PREVIOUS MATCH-UPS: Reyes seizing golden opportunity against Castillo (espn.com 2.3.06) Rolando Reyes: The Happiest Man in Oxnard (thesweetscience.com 2.3.06) Corrales KO'd by injury to ribs Corrales was injured on his left side Jan. 6 during sparring with Ulises Pena. Corrales also had injured his left wrist, and Goossen took him to see orthopedic surgeon Tony Daly. "When we went, I was more concerned about the wrist, but the Doc didn't seem too worried about that," Goossen said. "He was more concerned about the ribs." Daly said Corrales would need three weeks of rest, though there are no broken bones. Goossen said when Corrales resisted delaying the fight, Daly talked of a flak jacket Corrales could wear to protect his ribs. "When I hear guys talk about flak jackets, that's when I have to say, 'Whoa,' " Goossen said. "The doctor said he can't spar, and I've learned the hard way, when the doctor says you can't spar, you can't spar. We have to follow the doctor's orders. (full story) Corrales' withdrawal gives Reyes opportunity (ocregister.com 1.19.05)
Three times in nine months. Seems like a lot of bloodshed over a short period of time, but maybe that’s what everyone is hoping for. A little fistic carnage left in the ring as an unnecessary reminder of what can happen when the planets align in a special way and both guys actually make weight. (full story) Corrales, Castillo set to face off in El Paso (El Paso Times 12.16.05) Castillo expecting another battle (El Paso Times 12.16.05) Commission pulls doctor's corner license (Las Vegas Review Journal 01.06.06) Corrales' road to the top was a tough one (Las Cruces Sun News 12.16.05) Castillo, Corrales glad to be back in El Paso, expect another great fight (El Paso Times 12.16.05) Corrales, Castillo set to face off in El Paso (El Paso Times 12.16.05) Castillo expecting another battle (El Paso Times 12.16.05) Corrales vs. Castillo takes on look of another epic battle (Houston Crhonicle 12.11.05) Let's hope Corrales-Castillo III mimics I, not II (12.11.05) Corrales, Castillo to square off again (Las Vegas Review Journal 12.3.05) Castillo, Corrales to settle the score Feb. 4 (espn.com 12.3.05) El Paso to host rematch (El Paso Times 12.04.05) MORE 2005 CORRALES vs CASTILLO HEADLINES
THE EXIT-POLL PREDICTIONS ON QUOTES AND PREDICTIONS FROM THE PRESS: “Corrales holds the key to victory. As he proved in a return against Joel Casamayor, Corrales can box when he has to. Who really knows what lasting damage each man has suffered from the first encounter? But I suspect trainer Joe Goossen will urge the champion to box behind the jab instead of go to war again. Castillo will do all he can to stage another battle, but a more sensible and disciplined Corrales wins on points.” “Diego Corrales TKO 8 José Luis Castillo. I think Corrales will fight a little smarter this time around, using his reach and boxing skills to keep Castillo away. Every time Corrales fought at a distance he was able to dominate Castillo. I still expect a great fight, since Castillo is a warrior, but Corrales will make life easier for himself October 8th.” "Before the first fight I remember thinking there is no way this fight will be anything but an all out war. It was. The rematch with be the same thing. Corrales and Castillo were made for each other. Nothing against Castillo, he's a true warrior, but I'm picking Corrales in another thriller." “After picking Diego to win fight No. 1, I think that Castillo wins the rematch. Corrales is a true warrior and I feel that his "die onthe sword" attitude will be his undoing in the rematch. Castillo's relentless come forward style will force Corrales to once again fight at close quarters where the results of many hard fought wars will catch up with him. I like Castillo, in another great fight for the fans, setting up an inevitable third fight in this career-defining trilogy for both champions.” Kevin Barry, Professional Trainer / 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist “I like Chico in this fight. He could win easily in this one if he just boxes; using his jab often and moving. However, I think everyone wants to see another war, especially the promoters. I've got Corrales by unanimous decision.” “Corrales winner by TKO 7.” “There's a reason why Corrales has formed himself a cult following in this game, while Castillo is still somewhat of an unknown. Corrales, again, pulls one out of the fire, this time in 11 rounds." “I like Corrales in less dramatic fashion. He'll hopefully move his head occasionally and stay outside a bit more. One of them is going to implode after that first fight. I like Corrales by TKO 11 but Castillo will have his moments.” “Corrales will repeat his performance of the previous fight, because now he will enter the ring as a winner. He knows he can knockout Castillo.” “Have a slightly queasy sinking feeling about Corrales this time around so I'm jumping ship to Castillo.Think the older guy might just have learned how tomake it safely to harbour.” “Even the word ‘epic’ does not do justice to Corrales-Castillo I and I feel we may see something breathtaking, too, in the return. Neither man is likely to turn the rematch into a track meet and, at the end of nine rounds of wrecking ball blows, I expect Diego Corrales to be the man who will emerge triumphant from the carnage.” “Corrales simply punches too hard andhas too much heart for the iron-chinned Castillo in the re-match. Castillo pulls out all the stops in another epic battle, but gets put down late and doesn't recover.Corrales via TKO 11.” “Corrales is a tough competitor and you can never count him out. However, Castillo will wear him down and –not- make the same mistake this time around by leaving himself open while he’s going in for the kill. Castillo wins in 10 rounds by KO in a bout that’ll be as action-packed as the first.” “This rivalry has trilogy written all over it. The iron will of Corrales is unquestioned, but Castillo's revenge motive may be even stronger.
Castillo via TKO, and don't be surprised if there's some controversy.” “Castillo had all but finished Corrales last time, and this time won't let him off the hook. Castillo by split decision.” “Corrales by KO - 6th or 7th round. This time around, he KNOWS he can KO the solid-chinned Castillo and will throw with more conviction, not letting Castillo wear him down like he did in the first fight.” “The big question the second fight will answer won't necessarily be who the better fighter is, but what price the first fight took out of both Corrales and Castillo. The winner will be the one best able to recover from the physical and mental toll taken in a fight so brutal it's hard to want to watch it again so soon. My guess is that would be Castillo, but a lot depends on what kind of fight this turns into. Either way, the rematch has no chance of living up to the drama and viciousness of the first fight. And that's probably best for the health of both fighters.” “It's a hardcall again, but Corrales' power should pull him through - again. Corrales by late kayo.” “Corrales TKO 8. Too much size, speed and power.” “Corrales unanimous decision. Castillo fought about as perfect a fight the first time around as he possibly could have, and nearly pulled it off. Chico was superb, but left room for improvement - namely boxing more. That will be the difference in this fight, which will feature plenty of action, but will not match the unrealistic expectations and results of the first fight. " “Having tipped Corrales in the first fight without hesitation, I am more cautious in doing so this time around. Castillo was winning the fight - big time - until that paranormal fightback by ‘Chico’ and maybe the Mexican and his team are correct when they bitterly rage that without the mouthpiece ‘incidents’ they would have won. Except…it must have broken Castillo’s heart to have his fingertips on such an important win only for Corrales to have yanked it away. That, and the belief that Corrales actually enjoys these types of fight,
make me plum for ‘Chico’ once more.” “Who left more in the ring in May? We'll know early in the rematch. If Castillo has lost anything, Corrales has the game to capitalize. He's potentially more versatile, and if Castillo allows him to punch at an arm's length, the Mexican will be especially vulnerable. Corrales TKO 7.” “The first fight was so depleting to both men that it would behoove eitherfighter to modifyhis style for the second fight. Castillo brought everything he had to the first encounter. He's great, but isn't capable of change. Joe Goossen will have schooled the more versatileDiego Corrales to box as much as possible -- to try to make the fight less a pitched battle this time. A hard jab will be a major factor. If Diego doesn't get brought into another trench war -- a big if -- he can make it much easier on himself and win from a distance. It'll be another very good fight, but less dramatic than the first. Corrales by unanimous decision.” “Picking a winner in this fight is easy. All you need isa coin and someone to flip it. But if there's an edge in the rematch, it mightbelong to Corrales. He won the first fight and that's alwaysa confidence booster.He also has Joe Goossen in his corner. He just has to watch out forCastillo's left hook. Of course, he probablyalready knows that. Corrales by knockout in another barnburner.” “Corrales in a decision. There's no way these two can go to war the way
they did the last time. As in so many rematches, this one figures to be more tactical. Either that, or they'll stay away from each other out of mutual respect. Whatever the reason, Corrales will prevail with his jab.” “Corrales (Points) -Corrales knows all about Castillo's power, Castillo knows about Diego's. Hard to see both wishing to test themselves by experiencing too much of it. Corrales wins a cagey contest.” “Castillo W12 - Chico finishes strong but runs out of rounds the second time around. Rubber match anyone?” “Chico Corrales with another stoppage, this time TKO 11. Chico should fight a more intelligent fight the second time around using the jab, which he underused in the first fight. I look for him to go right at Castillo early and then fight from the outside.” "This is a pick 'em fight. But if you are going to put a gun in my head, I would pick Corrales by stoppage within seven rounds. But I won't be surprised if Castillo ends up winning the rematch also by KO. Tough call, really." “Corrales hits a little harder, and has an even better chance if he'd get some distance and use his jab. If he fights Castillo's fight again, it's a toss-up. If he fights his own fight, it's still a toss-up. Castillo is no slouch.Most people pick Corrales, soI'll go with Castillo. All we knowisonce again we'll get about 700 percent more action than wegot and will get again from Hopkins vs Taylor.” “I believe that this time José Luis Castillo learned his lesson,and hewill train properly in order to face one of the most explosive and dangerous fighters in the world in Diego "Chico'' Corrales. Like the first time, I still think Castillo can win by decision.” “Corrales will retain his belts with another knockout.” “Corrales, TKO 10. This time he'll keep his distance and make it look easy ... well, easier by comparison anyway.” “I think both men can make the adjustments to get the win, but you can't train a chin. Corrales’ chin will fail him in the later rounds, and this time he stays down. Castillo KO 8.” “I'll take Castillo by 8th round knockout.” “Castillo by late-round stoppage in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in many years.” “I'll go with Diego 'Chico' Corrales, based on his superior speed and foot movement. Nevertheless, Castillo is a true warrior and I wouldn't be too upset if he proves my prediction wrong. Corrales stops Castillo... again!” “Corrales by decision.” “Corrales is just a different fighter these days. I pick him by decision.” “Can the rematch be as electrifying and action packed as the first meeting? Oh yeah! Corrales and Castillo are true warriors who know how to put on a show and I think it will be just that. But, the show has just begun, this fight cannot end in two, I say it goes to three. José had Diego but as we all know was unable to finish him off. Well, this time he does in dramatic fashion. The fight goes to the eighth round and Castillo wins by TKO, to set up one massive rubber match.” Benny Henderson, Jr., DoghouseBoxing.com “Diego wins by stoppage. If anything the last fight madeCorrales believe that he can survive anything. This plus his size and his power will be enough.” “Immediately after the first fight, I would have picked Castillo to win a rematch, but after viewing a tape of the fight, changed my mind. Corrales is the bigger puncher and naturally bigger man. Castillo might be able to survive Corrales' attack this time around, but at the end of 12 rounds will be on the short end of the decision.” “Corrales, KO 8. He must feel he's taken and overcome Castillo's best.” “Corrales. It won't be close this time.” “Is it possible thatDiego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillocan live up to their Fight of the Year? Probably not, but it should still be dynamite. It's usually easier for the better boxer, in this case Corrales, to make adjustments. Chico will probably be wise enough to do more outside work and pick off the one-dimensional Castillo. Corrales has also done better in rematches (see Benito Rodriguez and Joel Casamayor for Chico and Stevie Johnston and Floyd Mayweather for Castiillo). I don't think Castillo will be able to be as effective offensively as he was last time and I think Corrales will create more distance. Corrales by unanimous decision in a very good fight in the sequel.” “I think Corrales can pull it out in another very tough fight, if only because he now knows he can dent Castillo's chin and, no matter tough the exchanges, that thought alone can keep him going. I lean towards Corrales getting another late-round TKO.” “Corrales by TKO 11. Corrales will fight safer and smarter, like the Casamayor rematch, and catch Castillo late in what should be another entertaining fight.” “Corrales by decision. It's a very tough fight to pick, given how close the first fight was and the fact I think they're coming back too quickly from that one. The winner will be the one who has recovered the quickest from the beating he took that time. Given Corrales' resiliency, I'll go with him.” “Corrales in eight.” “I picked Castillo last time, so why should I change? One thing for sure, it will be better than Gatti-Ward II.” “I still can't believe that Castillo lost the first fight. Corrales gets iced in the rematch precisely because he thinks he's a 'catcher' and despite his heroics in the first encounter, I still don't think he is. In the test of wills, the quality beyond applied strength upon which their rematch should turn,I like Castillo down the stretch. Castillo KO 10.” “Corrales KO 8.” “I like Castillo in another thriller. I have a feeling he may have taken just a little less abuse in the first fight than Diego, and that will be the difference. Castillo by decision.” “Corrales by KO in fifth or sixth round.” “Corrales by KO 9. This time, Goossen loses Castillo's mouthpiece.” Castillo TKO 10. This time, he's going to put Corrales’ mouthpiece down his throat so he can’t spit it out.” “I like Diego Corrales in a decision. I see a war just like in the first fight. LAST MAN STANDINGor DEAD MAN WALKINGCorrales.” “The rematch will be the same explosive fight as the first one, but it will be shorter. Corrales by KO 6 or KO 7.” “Castillo by decision.” “Corrales by unanimous decision.” “Castillio will not let this one get away like last time. Once he builds a lead, he will be smart enough to stay away from a desperate Corrales. Castillo on points.” “Corrales is too strong and can take too many punches. He will beat down Castillo again. Castillo won’t quit so the fight will have to end in a knockout.” “Corrales fought Castillo's fight the first time. He came away victorious, but the odds of him out-slugging Castillo twice are slim. To make it two in a row, Corrales must utilize his superior boxing skills, while mixing in a few power shots to keep Castillo honest. Prediction: Corrales by decision.” “The last fight was so competitive and it isconceivable that both fightersleft integral parts of themselves in the ring that night.But Corrales, even though he's a world class veteran, still seems to have the hunger of an upstart.I think the first fight will only make him stronger and he'll stop Castillo earlier. Corrales TKO 8.” “Corrales by another 10th-round stoppage. Corrales is the tougher man, and Castillo still must have thoughts of being stopped the way he was. Psychologically, Corrales has the advantage.” Robert Morales, Los Angeles Daily News Group “Chico will be more careful this time. He knows that he can hurt Castillo at any time and also is aware of Castillo’s punch. Corrales TKO 8.” “First time, I picked Corrales to win, which worked out OK, but I figured he'd do it by boxing Castillo and showing him angles. Shows what I know. I think Corrales wins the rematch, too, because he has slightly more versatility than Castillo. But Castillo, despite being stopped first time round, may feel he is the one who inflicted the greater damage, and will look to pressure and hurt Chico early. Corrales may indeed try to box, until he is hit, and then war will begin anew. It will be a great fight--not quite as great as last time (what could be?) -- but one of the better sequels. Corrales will prevail on points, but we can only hope that neither man will be permanently damaged by their efforts over two battles.” “Boxing history tells us that after full-scale wars where both fighters get badly hurt, rematches tend to be much more of a boxing match – the Carbajal-Gonzalez trilogycomes to mind as an example. Under this scenario, I see Corrales as the better boxer and the victor in a relatively close unanimous decision.” “Corrales by unanimous decision, out-boxing and busting up Castillo from long range, but surviving one or two nasty scares along the way.” “Castillo by decision.” “Castillo by KO.” “I pick Castillo by decision. I think Corrales has the capacity to box more than he did in the first fight and he will try to do that, just as he did in the second fight with Joel Casamayor,trying to avoid another slugfest. Castillo is just stronger and was on his way to winning the first fight before Corrales benefited from the additional rest caused by his mouthpiece regurgitations.” Jorge Pérez, El Nuevo Día (San Juan, Puerto Rico) “Corrales by KO.” “Castillo has the momentum, in a way, the motivation, knows he has it in him now, and nothing to lose. Also history suggests that when it’s this tough the first-time loser prevails second time around. Also, they both know that trilogies define careers...as well as bankrolling future. Castillo by late stoppage.” “This is like picking between Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones; Thomas Jefferson or Ben Franklin; Charles Nelson Reilly vs. Nipsey Russell. That said, I’ll go with Corrales by late TKO or decision. He’s a few months stronger and grown into the lightweight division, and Castillo is a few months further removed from jumping up, which he probably should have done already. Who knows what will happen? The guess here is that Chico’s confidence and power carry him through. He knows he can survive. And he probably will have to. It should be another classic.”Jason Probst, Maxboxing.com “Castillo to win by KO.” “It can't be as good as the first fight but it can still be a great fight. It will all depend on whether or not Corrales decides to box or brawl. He's the one more capable of adapting his style. If he boxes, he can outpoint Castillo. If Corrales brawls, it's anyone's fight. I think ultimately Corrales willdecide to go to war because that is his nature. Without strong conviction, I'll take Castillo in a late stoppage in a reversal of the first fight. Castillo TKO 10.” “Corrales W 12 Castillo. After insisting Castillo would win the first fight (and coming a punch or two shy of being correct), I'm reversing field now. Corrales fought Castillo's fight and still found a way to win, and I suspect "Chico" will fight his own fight a little bit more this time and take a decision.” “Corrales-Castillo I will always be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in recent boxing history. Corrales showed incredible heart and desire to record a TKO in the first fight, and as talented as Castillo is, he was losing before that 10th round. The stoppage was necessary because Castillo was no longer defending himself and if Diego actually improves defensively, maybe mixing in some defense occasionally, he should win easily. Corrales TKO 5. “CAstillo? Corrales? Flip a coin. OK, I'll go with Corrales again because he's the bigger puncher. As usual, Castillo will pressure Corrales relentlessly but Corrales will be slick enough to avoid excess punishment and find an opening to hurt, and then stop Castillo around the ninth round.” “Both fighters bang and cut, but like their first meeting, this fight figures to go the distance. I look for the younger Corrales to have a slight edge, learning from his first encounter. Look for a 12-round war, with Diego coming out on top by a very slim margin.” “I'm going with Corrales by late-round stoppage or decision. I don't believe he will stand and fight Castillo like the last time. I believe he will work off the jab, throw crosses and uppercuts and then clinch. He'll stand and fight on occasion, but if he stands and fights, it's more a 50-50 fight that actually favors Castillo.” "Both fighters have tremendous reserves of courage and stamina, so those two facets neutralize each other in a rematch. Corrales, however, appears to have a greater capacity to alter his game plan, and I expect he will have something different prepared for the second meeting and knock out Castillo in a surprisingly one-sided fight. Corrales, KO 6." “There is no chance the rematch will match the first fight. Neither man might be the fighter he was that night. Both, however, might have wised up. If so, Corrales will outbox Castillo for a decision.” “Corrales won't have to resort to spitting the bit this time. But he won't be able to KOan extra motivated Castillo, either. Corrales in a verytough split decision.” “Corrales by decision. This time Diego won’t hit the deck.” “Corrales by KO 10.” “Castillo will get his revenge. TKO 10 victory forCastillo in another classic.” “In a fight that will rock the boxing world, Castillo will dominate Corrales late into the fight, floor Diego twice in the tenth, only to be knocked out by Corrales late in that tenth round. Wow, that sounds too good to be true... stuff Hollywood classics are made of! Wait, that already happened! Corrales by decision.” “I’ve always liked Corrales and picked him last fight, but I’m changing camps. I don’t think Chico’s fortunes will play out similarly – Castillo KO 8.” “Can Corrales-Castillo 2 be any better than the first fight? Just as good? Most rematches don't live up to the hype but this one will. The ebb and flow of the rematch will be not unlike the first encounter. With the brutal beatings administered, who has the most left in the tank? I say Corrales, by another late stoppage or close, but unanimous decision. Corrales will be 2005 Fighter of the Year.” “I believe this will be a repeat of the first fight and a total slugfest, but I see Castillo fighting just a little smarter and landing more shots to pull out a close decision. Get ready for a rubber match." “Without question, this was one of the most terrific and brutal wars in recent boxing history and the rematch has all the makings of another true classic. Not only am I predicting that José Luis Castillo will come out victorious in this rematch, I am going to suggest that this battle will lead to a third and decisiverubber matchand the Castillo vs. Corrales fights will go down as one of the greatest trilogies of all times!” “I tipped Castillo the first time around, but was very impressed with Corrales’ grit and determination in his exciting win. Corrales' power simply overcame Castillo’s toughness. This time around I’m not tipping with any confidence, but I am going to pick Corrales on points over the distance. One thing I will happily predict is a great fight for the fans. No one miss it" “Castillo by KO.” “The first fight was, of course, a war. From the ashes, Corrales seems to have left a bit more in the ring. Castillo will be extra careful not to get caught, once more, on his way to scoring two more knockdowns against Corrales on his way to a late-round stoppage in another thriller.” German Villasenor, Boxingladiators.com “Diego Corrales will win easier this time because he will take advantage of reach and not fight as close to Castillo as he did in the first bout. His pride took over in the first bout and he wanted to prove that he was just as strong as Castillo. He learned his lesson. And will stayoutside more this time jabbing and throwing combinations.” “I'm picking Castillo in a late TKO. Gotta set up the trilogy, right?” “Castillo KO 10.” “Corrales, KO 7. Not the classic as No. 1, but Corrales will register enoughheavy blows to endit in the mid rounds.” "I'm picking Corrales to win by TKO 10 again. But I expect a different fight. In their first meeting, Corrales wanted to prove he had the heart to weather a tough, brutal fight. That accomplished, I look for him to box more in the rematch, taking advantage of his height and reach, something he didn't do in the first fight. He knows he has the power to hurt Castillo at any give moment. What he must do is avoid taking the accumulative punishment he took in May that caused him to be dropped twice in the 10th.” “Corrales, TKO 10, in a battle of tough guys, Corrales has better one-punch power.” “Corrales over Castillo by late-round TKO (10th round if I have to pick a round). As good as Castillo is, Corrales is simply the best, most dangerous lightweight in the world”
FINAL TALLY: CORRALES 68 / CASTILLO 34 **************************** Note: The poll results of the Castillo vs. Corrales I: CORRALES 64 / CASTILLO 41 / DRAW 2
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“I like Corrales by decision. The first fight was so good, that it will be difficult for the second one
to match. But, Castillo won't dominate the early rounds the way he did in the first fight.”
Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News
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