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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 3909728, member: 516"]
I thought Castano edged it 115-113.  Executed a very disciplined fight plan.  As you noted, effectively doubled a short left hook, economized volume to limit Charlo’s counterpunching opportunities and stayed vertical (behind the knees and under the hips, didn’t lean forward) to neutralize Jermell’s uppercut.  While not flashy, very technically sound.  I like your comparison to Andy Ruiz.  Brian’s style (in this fight) shared similar characteristics.

IMO, both Charlo’s become vulnerable when they fail to use their jab and control distance.  And Jermell made himself vulnerable all night.  Did little to break down his opponent or create opportunities (minimal leading, few combinations, no body work).  Castano has a high, square guard.  Thought Charlo’s strategy would attack the ribs and belt line.  But he showed no interest in going there.  His entire game plan was to counter Castano into a KO.  Almost worked in the 2nd and 10th.  But left him outworked, out boxed and out-landed during significant portions of the fight.

I have no quibbles with the decision (overall) - draw fair enough.  Nelson Vasquez’s 117-111 card was ridiculous - he (and Adele Byrd and few others) should never judge a major fight again.  I heard “internet rumors” that Crawford was leaving Top Rank in Oct, preparing to join PBC and planning a jump to 154 for a Charlo bout.  Sincerely doubt it….  And since Al Haymon doesn’t let his fighters box others from different stables, a Castaneda rematch makes sense for PBC.
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