About Marc Castro
Born 1999. Marc Castro is a boxer.
Marc Anthony Castro (born August 19, 1999) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won gold medals at the 2015 Junior World Championships and 2016 Youth World Championships, both at bantamweight.
Early life Castro was born and raised in Fresno, California. His mother, Lorena Camacho, was born in Mexicali, Mexico and raised in Fresno, Ca., while his father, Tony Castro, is a Salvadoran refugee from San Miguel.
Professional career Castro had his eyes set on the 2020 Olympics; however a last-minute illness forced him to pull out of the Team USA qualifiers. He considered participating for his parents' home nations of Mexico or El Salvador before ultimately deciding to sign with Matchroom Boxing and become professional.
Super featherweight Castro's professional debut was twice postponed; once due to the COVID-19 pandemic and another after Castro contracted COVID-19. His debut finally came on December 19, 2020, against Luis Javier Valdes. The bout was placed on the main card of Canelo Álvarez vs. Callum Smith at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Castro won via third-round knockout.
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Who is Marc Castro?
American boxer
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Marc Castro was born on 19 August 1999 in Fresno, California.
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Marc Castro is a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marc Castro. https://biography.guide/marc-castro/
MLA: "Marc Castro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marc-castro/.
Chicago: "Marc Castro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marc-castro/.
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