By Miguel Rivera

Christian Castillo, son of former world lightweight champion, Jose Luis Castillo, is hospitalized in Tijuana, Baja California, fighting for his life, after suffering a brain injury a few days ago after a sparring session while he was getting ready to go up to the ring this past Friday in the border city.

“Our prayers for the health of a great young boxer, Christian Castillo, son of my friend and former world lightweight champion, José Luis Castillo. I invite you to join in prayer,” wrote promoter Fernando Beltrán of the Zanfer company.

According to ESPN Deportes, Castillo (1-0) was about to close camp, but in one of the sessions he received a shot that caused him discomfort. He passed out, and was supported by his gym partners while waiting for the ambulance. He was taken to the hospital and there he had the relevant surgery to treat the injury.

According to José Luis Castillo himself, the recovery of the brain has been good; however, they have found other types of problems in his child's health such as pneumonia and liver failures that are being treated by the medical team where he is hospitalized.

Unfortunately the news of Christian Castillo, who has just one fight as a professional, joins the chain of tragedies that have been experienced in boxing in recent months, including the injuries of Felipe Orucuta, as well as the deaths of Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillán.

When the news of the medical status of Christian Castillo became known, the boxing family in Mexico has once again joined in search of sending good wishes and prayers for his recovery and to strengthen the family of José Luis Castillo. Even José Luis Jr., who will fight this Friday, has dedicated his fight to his brother Christian.