7. Undefeated In Name Only?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJv2q_5vmQI By 2002, Mayweather had defeated every contender of note at super featherweight and made the understandable decision to make the move up to the lightweight division to seek further challenges. In April of that year, he faced rugged Mexican Jose Luis Castillo at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Castillos WBC belt on the line. It would prove to be and remains the toughest fight of Mayweathers career, and although after twelve hard-fought rounds all three judges gave Mayweather the decision, many still question whether or not Floyd was a little fortunate to retain his 'undefeated' tag. Compubox which documents boxing statistics and records each punch thrown during a contest revealed that Castillo had thrown and landed more punches than his opponent and also registered more power punches. While such statistics can be misleading, there is no doubting that the Mexican gave Mayweather a rough ride, constantly stalking his opponent and refusing him the time and space he desires to properly utilise his superior footwork and hand speed. Most journalists thought Mayweather had done enough to defeat Castillo, but more than a few and plenty of people watching, both in the arena and at home believed the more aggressive Mexican should have retained his title. Mayweather would go on to defeat Castillo once more in a rematch later that year, but those battles took some of the sheen off Mayweathers hitherto-pristine ring record.
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