Starling Castillo (18-1-1, 13 KOs), a junior welterweight from the Dominican Republic who trains under the tutelage of Bob Santos in Las Vegas,will face off against Jesus Saracho (13-1, 11 KOs) from Mexico n Wednesday, March 27th.  The ten-round bout will take place at the ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida and will be broadcast internationally on ProBox TV's Wednesday Night Fights.

 

Castillo, known for his high ring IQ and superior boxing skills, has fought just once in the last seventeen months. "A victory in this fight will get me back in contention to compete for a world title in the 140-pound division,” said Castillo, who is promoted by Sampson Lewkowicz. “I've been training hard alongside coach Santos, and I'm confident that all the hard work we’ve put in will pay off. This is a pivotal moment in my career, and I'm ready to seize the opportunity."

 

Santos praised Castillo's progress, stating, "I've been impressed with Starling's dedication and work ethic over the past year. He's made significant improvements in his technique and conditioning, and I have full confidence in his ability to deliver a standout performance in this bout. He's ready to make a statement in this fight."

 

Castillo also reflected on his return to the ring after a prolonged layoff, saying, "It's been a challenging journey getting back into fighting shape, but I'm thrilled to be returning to the ring. The time away has me extremely hungry to come out on top, and I can't wait to showcase the improvements I've made."