After the early victory of the American Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) in a rematch for the title of absolute champion in the first middleweight (up to 69.9 kg) against the Argentinean Brian Castaño (17-1-2, 12 KOs), his instant Reactions were shared by: former 6-category world champion Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather Promotions promoter Leonard Ellerbee, ex-two-category champion Andre Ward, martial arts columnist Teddy Atlas, former junior middleweight title holder Julian Williams, 69 Ave. .9 kg Tim Tszyu, undisputed champion Clarissa Shields, former featherweight champion Jamel Herring, lightweight prospect Ryan Garcia and former UFC champion Christian Justino.
Fight Charlo – Castaño 2: is this place in the “pound” not taken? – report WMMAA
Oscar De La Hoya: “Wow, what a fight. Congratulations Charlo. I love a warrior!!!”
Leonard Ellerbee: “That’s the way to end the show.”
Andre Ward: “Congratulations to Jermell Charlo! He had a great fight plan. He executed it perfectly. He boxed very hard.”
“We have to do a better job in boxing. I’m tired of seeing referees looking confused at key moments in fights. You’re there to protect the fighter. Do your job!!”
“It’s not a video game, it’s real life. You make the decision like a referee and you accept it. But looking like an observer in the biggest moment of the fight is unacceptable.”
Teddy Atlas: “This is the best Charlo I’ve ever seen.”
Rematch Jermell Charlo – Brian Castagno: fight statistics
Julian Williams: “Amazing performance from Charlo. Big congratulations to him. Absolute is awesome.”
Tim Tszyu: “Great fight and great win for Charlo. Tell me when you’re ready.”
Clarissa Shields: “Yes Jermell Charlo!!! Proud of you boy!!!”
“Welcome to the club of absolute champions 69.9 kg! You did it!”
Jamel Herring: “You have to give Jermell Charlo credit. He weathered the storm, stuck to his game plan and put it all together at the right moment.”
Rematch Jermell Charlo – Brian Castagno: photos of referee cards
Ryan Garcia: “This is a fight!!!”
“Great job. I missed the fight stop but congratulations to Charlo. Great fight!”
Christiana Justino: “Charlo is the undisputed champion and Showtime Boxing main event of the weekend in all combat sports.”
