All boxersBilly Costello
Boxing · Deceased40-2-0RECORD
23WINS BY KO / TKO
17WINS BY DECISION
42PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | William Donald Castiglioni |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 10 Apr 1956 |
| Died | 29 Jun 2011 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Kingston, New York, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight |
| Trainers | Victor Vallee |
| Height | 174 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1979–1999 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 22 Aug 1979 |
| Last fight | Win vs Juan Laporte, 18 Jun 1999 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC super lightweight champion (1984–1985)
Background
Billy Costello was an American boxer from Kingston, New York, who won the 1978 New York Golden Gloves at 135 lb. He won the WBC super lightweight title from Bruce Curry in 1984 and later worked as a judge and referee in New York State.
Fight history
42 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Juan Laporte | Decision (split) | 10 | 18 Jun 1999 | Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Ladson | TKO | 3 | 22 Jan 1997 | The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Tim Scott | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 May 1995 | Civic Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Jeff Passero | TKO | 10 | 28 Apr 1995 | Music Fair, Westbury, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Elkins | KO | 6 | 13 Sep 1994 | Music Fair, Westbury, New York, US | ||
| Win | Robert Hightower | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Jan 1994 | Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bernard Boisvert | TKO | 6 | 11 Nov 1993 | Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, US | ||
| Win | Juan Carlos Romero | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 18 Jun 1993 | Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Ladson | TKO | 4 | 27 Jun 1992 | Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Alexis Argüello | TKO | 4 | 9 Feb 1986 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Rick Kaiser | KO | 2 | 13 Dec 1985 | Midtown Neighborhood Center, Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Lonnie Smith | TKO | 8 | 21 Aug 1985 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Lost WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Leroy Haley | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 16 Feb 1985 | Midtown Neighborhood Center, Kingston, New York, US | Retained WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Saoul Mamby | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 3 Nov 1984 | Midtown Neighborhood Center, Kingston, New York, US | Retained WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Ronnie Shields | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 15 Jul 1984 | Municipal Auditorium, Kingston, New York, US | Retained WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Bruce Curry | TKO | 10 | 29 Jan 1984 | Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, US | Won WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Mike Essett | KO | 4 | 21 Dec 1983 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, US | ||
| Win | Clemente Rojas | TKO | 5 | 30 Sep 1983 | Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Win | Carl Crowley | TKO | 3 | 16 Apr 1983 | Municipal Auditorium, Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Win | Willie Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Nov 1982 | Municipal Auditorium, Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Win | Dominic Fox | KO | 2 | 8 Oct 1982 | Municipal Auditorium, Kingston, New York, US | ||
| Win | Felix Favella | TKO | 3 | 23 May 1982 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Bob Harvey | Decision (split) | 10 | 14 Apr 1982 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Raul Hernandez | TKO | 6 | 17 Feb 1982 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Chico Rosa | TKO | 1 | 5 Dec 1981 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Rosendo Ramirez | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 18 Jul 1981 | Imperial Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Trevor Evelyn | TKO | 5 | 24 Apr 1981 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Mar 1981 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Charles Thomas | KO | 2 | 21 Jan 1981 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Orlando Montalvo | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 24 Oct 1980 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jose Green | TKO | 7 | 2 Oct 1980 | Long Island Arena, Commack, New York, US | ||
| Win | Paul Moore | KO | 1 | 17 Sep 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Rick Stinnie | Decision (points) | 6 | 14 May 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Richie Garland | TKO | 5 | 4 May 1980 | Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York, US | ||
| Win | Kato Ali | TKO | 3 | 16 Apr 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Kato Ali | Decision (split) | 6 | 13 Feb 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Edwards | TKO | 1 | 5 Dec 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | George Casher | Decision (points) | 4 | 26 Oct 1979 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | John Jones | TKO | 2 | 19 Oct 1979 | Long Island Arena, Commack, New York, US | ||
| Win | Dave Bolden | Decision (points) | 4 | 12 Oct 1979 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jose Gonzalez | KO | 3 | 12 Sep 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Angel Ortiz | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 22 Aug 1979 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | Pro debut |
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