![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Diego-GettyImages-52780104.jpg?width=600)
![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Diego-GettyImages-52780104.jpg?width=600)
On May 7th, 2005, Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales squared off against one another with the WBC and WBO World Lightweight titles on the line. The two battled for 10 rounds displaying impressive skills till Jose Luis Castillo lost via TKO. With 2:35 on the clock, Castillo caught Corrales with a left hook and the latter went down spitting his mouthpiece. Corrales frequently wobbled and observed one shot after another from Castillo. With 2:03 on the clock, Corrales went down for the second time in that round. To quote the ringside commentator, an “excessive spitting of the mouthpiece” even caused Corrales a point loss in the ring.
Despite two swollen eyes and fatigue, Corrales urged to continue and fight. In a matter of a few seconds, he responded by throwing big shots including a left hook that stunned Castillo inside the ring. With only 57 seconds left on the clock, the referee intervened and called a stop to the contest crowning Corrales with the win. Two years after the fight, on May 7th, 2007, Corrales passed away in a tragic accident. After the video of this 10th round resurfaced, several fans engaged with it.
Boxing world appreciates the insane 10th round fought between Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
According to a number of fans, Jose Luis Castillo vs. Diego Corrales I was the best fight they ever saw in the history of boxing. In fact, one user is of the view that “This was boxing in its purest form“. Two warriors “just throwing haymakers” inside the ring is what attracted them to boxing. As per BoxRec, Corrales had a total of 45 professional and 17 amateur fights during his life.
This was boxing in its purest form, this is what makes us fans, 2 warriors going at it but not just throwing haymakers, they still have the skill to pick their shots and how Corales turned that fight around 😱
— JesusPriceSuperstar 🇬🇭🏴 (@rpembs14) February 6, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan recounted old memories and spoke about the time he showed this fight to his friends “wanting to get more in boxing“.
This fight was the first I'd show to friends wanting to get more into boxing.
Wild how long they stayed in the pocket with almost no clinching. Weeks did a great job of staying out of the way.
— Nate Johnson (@SEAriousFan) February 7, 2023
On the other end, a fan compared the battle fought between Castillo and Corrales with that recorded by Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. According to them, this 10th-round war inscribed by Castillo and Corrales is the “Greatest round” in the history of boxing.
This is better than Hagler Hearns. Greatest round in boxing history.
— Mr.Horse (@MrHorse_22) February 7, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan stated that “Corrales received 50+ second counts” during both knockdowns.
Corrales received 50+ second counts in both kds.
— YY (@Rogelio71241692) February 6, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Likewise, a fan observed how Corrales repeatedly spit his mouthpiece.
*spits mouthpiece out again*
— First Eye Society™️ (@CryptoCard0) February 7, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What is your reaction to this tenth-round war shared by Castillo and Corrales? Did you like Corrales’s way of fighting for whom Mayweather trained perfectly? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Watch This Story – All about Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis