On This Day… Spain’s Javier Castillejo defended his WBC super welterweight title
October 21
2000
Spain’s Javier Castillejo, also known as “Lince de Parla” defeated his challenger and compatriot, Javier Martinez, by TKO in the 4th round. With this victory he defended his WBC super welterweight title. The fight took place at the Salon 21 in Mexico City. Referee, Guadalupe Garcia, stopped the action. The Judges were Víctor Manuel Cervantes, Herminio Cuevas and Frank Cappuccino.
