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Boxing Legend Ruben 'The Conquistador' Castillo Dies at 68

2/26/2026

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Boxer Ruben 'the Conquistador' Castillo died at 68, as announced by the World Boxing Council (WBC), with the cause of death undisclosed.
Castillo, from Lubbock, Texas, had a professional record of 69-10-2 from 1975 to 1997 and faced notable opponents like Alexis Arguello and Salvador Sanchez without winning a world title.
WBC president Mauricio Sulamain expressed condolences, stating Castillo is now "in the arms of God." He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and six children.

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Boxer Ruben 'the Conquistador' Castillo died at 68, as announced by the World Boxing Council (WBC), with the cause of death undisclosed.
Castillo, from Lubbock, Texas, had a professional record of 69-10-2 from 1975 to 1997 and faced notable opponents like Alexis Arguello and Salvador Sanchez without winning a world title.
WBC president Mauricio Sulamain expressed condolences, stating Castillo is now "in the arms of God." He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and six children.