On May 7, 2005, Diego Corrales defeated Jose Luis Castillo in a match often hailed as one of the greatest boxing fights of all time. The fight, which took place 19 years ago, is remembered for Corrales' stunning comeback to win by TKO in the 10th round, unifying the 135-pound titles. Tragically, exactly two years after this iconic victory, Corrales died in a motorcycle accident near the location of their legendary bout. His death anniversary coincides with the fight's anniversary, marking a poignant moment of remembrance in the boxing community.
This fight is legendary. Diego Corrales will always be remembered for this. One of the toughest warriors in boxing history https://t.co/riuA0Lg90H
Here's a heavy stock bout card (front and back) in my #boxing collection that was given to fans at arena for free from when Diego Corrales TKO'd Jose Luis Castillo in rd 10 to unify 135 titles in perhaps greatest fight ever & best fight I was ever ringside for - 19 yrs ago today. https://t.co/mkBVeZjTvS
Poster, program in my #boxing collection from when legendary @Jcchavez115 avenged 1st loss to Randall to regain WBC 140. Arguably best PPV card ever, Revenge: The Rematches. Also McClellan-Jackson 2 (WBC 160), Nelson-Leija 2 (WBC 130), Brown-Norris 2 (WBC 154) - 30 yrs ago today. https://t.co/Ilcb34YlFi
Remembering the Great Diego Corrales. https://t.co/3dJMEe4ZZW https://t.co/yQf21sxoOq
FLASHBACK ⏮️ All the emotions following @FloydMayweather's win over Diego Corrales. https://t.co/kYpLq39SVL
After Diego died 17 years ago today (2 years to the day after the Castillo war), I wrote this column on his life and career: https://t.co/zJ65QvWkVd #boxing https://t.co/X3XXMBEugH
Sadly, 2 years to the day of his legendary TKO of Jose Luis Castillo to unify 135 titles in perhaps greatest fight ever, Diego Corrales died in motorcycle crash a few miles from where the fight took place -- 17 yrs ago today. Here's his rookie card from 2001 Brown's #Boxing set. https://t.co/x0sOm4RWwg
#OnThisDay in 2005, Diego Corrales delivered a STUNNING comeback against José Luis Castillo 😯 https://t.co/CAO6iGqEK7
Diego Corrales beat Jose Luis Castillo in, for some, the greatest fight of all time #OnThisDay in 2005. https://t.co/QyKEGLlGUm