Two-division champion José Luis Castillo will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will coincide with the mega fight between Zurdo Ramirez and David Benavidez that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena. Castillo will hold a meet-and-greet with his fans. The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports' legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas. Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online. Castillo will make his first appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. He will also have merchandise to sell.
Castillo joins Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more to be announced. Castillo is a former two-division world champion. Castillo stands as one of Mexico’s most respected and fearless warriors in modern boxing history. Born in Empalme, Sonora, Castillo built a legendary professional career defined by relentless pressure, devastating body punching, and an indomitable fighting spirit. A two-time WBC lightweight champion and a WBC junior welterweight champion, Castillo earned global recognition through unforgettable battles, incuding two against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in which many observers believed Castillo had done enough to win their first encounter. He also delivered an unforgettable 2005 classic against Diego Corrales; a bout widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in boxing history. Castillo shared the ring with world-class talents such as Stevie Johnston, Joel Casamayor and Ricky Hatton, underscoring his reputation as one of the most fearless and respected competitors of his generation. With 66 victories, including 57 knockouts, Castillo’s career reflects durability, heart, and championship excellence. Revered by fans and fighters alike, Castillo remains a proud ambassador of Mexican boxing and a symbol of courage, resilience, and elite-level competition on the world stage.
