Former world champion Jose Luis "EL Temible" Castillo (63-11-1, 54 KOs) is already on weight and ready for his appearance in the co-main event of 8 Count Productions and Warriors Boxing's "CROSSROADS", boxing event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights next Friday, July 13. Castillo will face hometown fan favorite Ivan "EL Marro" Popoca (15-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight battle that night before the 10-round main event between Glen "Road Warrior" Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) and Chicago's "The Polish Prince" Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs). "Training has been great," said Castillo, through an interpreter. "I'm already on weight. I left the gym at 148 pounds. I'm really strong. Been a long time since I've been this close to the weight this far from the fight." 38-year-old Castillo says despite his long distinguished career and all the championship ...
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