Boxing Match Preview: Bryan Flores (27-1-1, 16 KOs) vs. Starling Wilson Castillo (20-1-1, 13 KOs)
This 10-round super lightweight (140 lbs) main event is for the vacant WBC FECARBOX Super Light title, headlining the ProBox Fight Night card. It features the ranked Mexican contender Bryan “Niño Maravilla” Flores against the surging southpaw Starling “El Poli” Castillo in a pivotal matchup of once-beaten fighters vying for a major regional title and a step toward world contention.
Event Details
Venue: The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel (Maryland Live Casino), Hanover, Maryland, USA
Ring walks are scheduled for
6:00-8:00 PM ET (doors likely earlier), main card ~8:00 PM ET, estimated ringwalks for this main event around 11:00 PM ET (8:00 PM PT / 4:00 AM GMT).
Broadcast/Streaming: Free on ProBox TV via YouTube (U.S. and international).
Promotion: ProBox Promotions / Sampson Boxing.
Injury Report
No reported injuries, withdrawals, or health issues for either fighter as of late January 2026. Both entered fight week healthy with no public concerns noted in previews or news updates.
Fighter Profiles & Matchup
Bryan Flores (“Niño Maravilla”) (27-1-1, 16 KOs)
Age: 29
Stance: Orthodox
Height/Reach: 5’8″-5’9″ (173-175 cm) / Not consistently listed
Hometown/Residence: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico / Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Global Ranking: #32 super lightweight (BoxRec)
Flores is the higher-ranked fighter with more pro experience (29 bouts, higher round total), solid power (59% KO rate), and a resume including regional titles (e.g., IBF USBA Super Light, attempts at WBO Latino). His only loss was a disputed decision to ranked Lindolfo Delgado.
Starling Castillo (“El Poli”) (20-1-1, 13 KOs)
Age: 30
Stance: Southpaw
Height/Reach: 5’9″ (175 cm) / 70″ (178 cm)
Hometown/Residence: Santo Domingo / San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Global Ranking: #58 super lightweight (BoxRec)
Castillo offers southpaw stance advantages, consistent activity (recent win streak), and power (65% KO rate). His resume includes regional wins but fewer high-level tests; only loss to Otar Eranosyan (2022), plus a draw.
The matchup pits Flores’ ranking, experience, and orthodox pressure against Castillo’s southpaw angles, recent momentum, and durability in a classic contender clash.
Recent Form
Flores: Rebounded strongly from his lone loss. Won in May 2025 vs. Hernan Leandro Carrizo (stoppage); prior loss Aug 2024 UD to Lindolfo Delgado (controversial, down in r3, point deduction r7); wins Mar 2024 vs. Jorge Abel Bermudez, Sep 2023 vs. Eleazar Valenzuela Carrillo. Shows resilience and finishing ability post-loss.
Castillo: On a roll with 3 straight wins. Won Aug 2025 vs. Shinard Bunch; Mar 2025 vs. Jesus Saracho; May 2023 vs. Esteuri Suero (points deduction on opponent); draw Oct 2022 vs. Kenny De Leon. Active and unbeaten in recent outings, displaying power and toughness.
Fight History Summary
Flores (debut 2014) has built a strong regional resume with title wins and a controversial loss to a top contender (Delgado). Castillo (debut 2017) has 22 bouts with steady progress, regional victories, one loss to a prospect (Eranosyan), and a draw. This is a step-up for both in a ranked context, with Flores holding the edge in experience and pedigree.
FIGHT ODDS
Bryan Flores – 155
Starling Wilson Castillo + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 29, 2025
