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Former world middleweight champion Jorge "Locomotora" Castro has passed away at the age of 59.
The British media outlet "The Sun" reported on the 16th (Korean time) that "Castro collapsed from a heart attack and died at a bingo hall in Argentina on the 14th."
True to his nickname "Locomotora (institutional investor car)," Castro was a boxing legend who earned the deep affection of fans not only in his home country of Argentina but around the world, thanks to his relentless, forward-charging fighting style.
During his 20-year career, he fought an impressive 144 bouts. A wave of tributes honoring the late champion has continued on social media (SNS). Fans mourned his warm dedication both inside and outside the ring, describing him as a "champion who made a living with his fists to help the poor" and stating that "a giant star in Argentine boxing history has set."
His surviving daughter, Kimelly, held an interview in front of their family home in Buenos Aires, revealing that the cause of death was a heart attack. The police forensic unit also confirmed it as a natural death. On the day of his death, Castro had been out for a routine outing with his ex-wife, whom he remained close friends with after their divorce, and his daughter.
Kimelly explained that her father complained of chest pain after returning from the bathroom. They initially attributed it to his heavy smoking habit, but the pain rapidly worsened. Paramedics arrived immediately and attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a side room, but he never regained consciousness. The sudden tragedy unfolded in just 15 minutes from the onset of symptoms to his death.
Castro, who turned professional in 1987, rose to become the WBA middleweight (160-pound) champion in 1994 by defeating Reggie Johnson via split decision. This achievement came after overcoming the pain of his loss in the WBC light middleweight title fight against Terry Norris three years prior.
During his active career, he shared the ring with boxing legends such as Roberto Duran and Roy Jones Jr. In particular, in his bout against David Jackson, he endured one-sided punishment throughout the match before pulling off a miraculous comeback knockout victory in the 9th round, leaving an unforgettable classic in boxing history.
Meanwhile, Castro, who was married six times during his lifetime, has been laid to rest, leaving behind 15 children and 14 grandchildren with his last partner, Noelia Villarolo.
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