Jorge Castro - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore Jorge Castro net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Nicknamed Locomotora, he was a former middleweight champion of the world, best known for his title defense in 1994. In this article, we will discover how old is Jorge Castro? Who is Jorge Castro dating now & how much money does Jorge Castro have?
| Name | Jorge Castro |
| First Name | Jorge |
| Last Name | Castro |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Birthday | August 18 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Argentina |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Argentina |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Jorge Castro Biography
Jorge Castro is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on August 18, 1967 in Argentina, Argentina. He and New York boxer Iran Barkley have been been WBA Middleweight champions.
Castro, who in 1985 was set to become a professional boxer but suffered a bicycle accident that left him injured so badly that doctors told him he’d never be able to fight as a professional, recuperated from the accident and turned professional, defying the doctor’s predictions, in 1987.
At the press conference after the fight, Castro called his winning punch La mano de Dios, (The hand of God), in reference to the Hand of God goal by Diego Maradona during a win by Argentina national football team at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, which, like the fight, had taken place in Mexico. Therefore, that moment became known as boxing’s version of The hand of God. The fight, and its ending, were talked about for months on many boxing magazines and books.
He married Belen Castro in 1998.
His 1994 comeback against John David Jackson, who appeared to have won the fight, is considered one of the greatest turnarounds in boxing history.
Jorge Fernando “Locomotora” Castro (Spanish: locomotive) (born August 18, 1967) is an Argentine boxer and former middleweight champion of the world, who is best known for his second defense of the title against John David Jackson in 1994.
Jorge Castro Net Worth
Jorge is one of the richest Boxer from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jorge Castro's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
As a child, he was in a bicycle accident so severe that doctors told him he’d never be able to box.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Boxer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Castro became a world champion in 1994 by defeating Reggie Johnson in Buenos Aires by split decision to win the vacant WBA middleweight title. After defeating Alex Ramos by a knockout in two rounds to retain the belt, he travelled to Monterrey, Mexico, to defend against the former undefeated holder of the WBA title John David Jackson in December 1994.
Castro has lost two more world championship fights: on December 2000, he went to Germany and lost by a knockout in 10 to WBC cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gómez, and on February 2002, he went to Phoenix and challenged IBF cruiserweight champion Vassiliy Jirov, a Kazakhstan native who lives in Phoenix, losing by a decision in twelve. Despite his failures in these attempts to become a world champion again, he has not announced a retirement.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In June 1992, at the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida, United States, Castro lost a wide decision over ten rounds to future pound for pound king Roy Jones Jr..
Who is Jorge Castro Dating?
According to our records, Jorge Castro is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Jorge Castro’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jorge Castro. You may help us to build the dating records for Jorge Castro!On June 18, 2005, Jorge Castro suffered a car accident in Buenos Aires, with a collapsed lung and some broken ribs. The accident and its consequences were similar to the one suffered by archrival Duran in Buenos Aires a few years before. Castro required hospitalization and emergency surgery, and was in stable condition after the surgery. He recuperated from his injuries.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In December 1991, at Palais Omnisports, Bercy, France, Castro lost to Terry Norris by a wide unanimous decision in a challenge for the WBC super welterweight title. It was reported that prior to the bout, Castro had done roadwork for the first time in his life.
On April 22, 2006, Castro fought Jose Luis Herrera, losing by a fourth round knockout. He had his “revenge” against the same opponent on January 27, 2007, when Castro won by technical K.O. in the second round.
Facts & Trivia
Jorge Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Jorge Castro celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.
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