One of the most important figures in boxing in Argentina and his most supportive side to help those who have less.
Boxing usually has very humble origins in most cases of its protagonists. These, after consecrating themselves, manage to raise their economic status very quickly, but not all of them use their fortunes to help those who have less.
In this context, it is valuable to highlight the history of Jorge Castro, better known as Roña. After going through a childhood full of needs and touching the sky with his hands in boxing, he showed that his solidarity is as great as the strength of his blows, since he is dedicated to giving a hand to those who do not live in good conditions.
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The history of Roña Castro until he became a boxing benchmark
The origin of his nickname came long before boxing came into his life, since in Caleta Olivia they began to call him Roña because it was normal for him to seek to solve any type of conflict with blows since he was a child. But behind those attitudes, there was a very hard story.
His childhood found him begging for alms and even shining shoes to be able to earn a coin and have enough to eat. At 14 years old, sport appeared in his life to save himsince in just two days, they put him in a ring. He even forged his mother’s signature through a neighbor so he could fight for the first time.
On February 14, 1987, in his city, the legend began in the professional field. It was against the Chilean Patricio Caracci, whom he knocked out in the first round. That same year, he had a total of 13 fights, He got into the ring twice a monthsomething unusual nowadays. By 1990, he had a total of 45 professional fights, but his big opportunity would come in 1991.
He lost by unanimous decision to Terry Norris in France, but that did not stop him tirelessly seek the world title Super Welterweight of the World Boxing Confederation. He would just arrive in the 100th fight of his careerin which he defeated Reggi Johnson in Tucumán by a split decision in 1994.
From there, he was responsible for leaving unforgettable days in Argentine boxing. Beyond the defeat against Shinji Takehara, there were the two clashes against Mano de Piedra Durán and the conquest of titles that made him a benchmark in the country.
Dining rooms and picnic areas: the social role of the boxer
Roña was tough inside the ring, but outside he never looked like he had gloves on. He liked to help, not to brag, he knew firsthand what it was like to not have enough to eat. For this reason, his gym was transformed into a dining room and he extended his solidarity to 14 dining rooms and nine picnic areas.
Between children, adults and the elderly, They receive around 6400 peopleto which they give lunch, snack and dinner whenever they can. The country’s context does not help, but he does not want to sit idly by, since he gets up at five in the morning to go look for vegetables at the Central Market and thus be able to supply the canteens, even if it is uphill. As in boxing, where he had no mercy towards his rivals, he also does not want to have mercy on the hunger of those most in need.
Source: Ambito
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