Melvin Jerusalem, one of only two reigning Filipino world boxing champions, looks determined to keep his WBC minimumweight title against Mexican Luis Castillo this September
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.OMEGA SPORTS PROMOTIONSfor the first time against unbeaten Mexican mandatory challenger Luis Castillo on September 22 at the Mandaluyong City College Gym.
Castillo is three years younger, 3 1/2 inches taller at 5-foot-5 1/2, and four inches longer with a 66-inch reach.
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