Boxing Match Preview: Starling Wilson Castillo (19-1-1, 13 KOs) vs. Shinard Bunch (21-2-1, 17 KOs)

Fighter Profiles

Starling “El Poli” Castillo

Record: 19-1-1 (13 KOs)

Age: 26

Height: 5’9″

Reach: 70″

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

Promoter: Sampson Lewkowicz

Style & Strengths:
Castillo is a slick boxer-puncher with solid footwork and a sharp jab. He’s coming off back-to-back wins in 2025 and has shown improved discipline and ring IQ. His lone loss came against Otar Eranosyan in 2022, where he was dropped twice early but rebounded with a strong finish.

Recent Form:

May 2025: UD win over Esteuri Suero (12-0)

Mar 2025: UD win over Jesus Saracho (13-1)

Oct 2024: Draw vs. Kenny De Leon (14-0)

Shinard Bunch

Record: 21-2-1 (17 KOs)

Age: 29

Height: 5’10”

Reach: 70″

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: Trenton, New Jersey

Style & Strengths:
Bunch is a rangy, explosive puncher with a 74% KO rate. He’s aggressive early and thrives in mid-range exchanges. His resume includes wins over durable veterans and prospects, and he’s looking to bounce back from a split decision loss in late 2024.

Recent Form:

Dec 2024: SD loss to Brian Norman Jr.

Aug 2024: KO win over Angel Martinez

Apr 2024: UD win over Shad Thomas

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Starling Castillo	Shinard Bunch
Record	19-1-1 (13 KOs)	21-2-1 (17 KOs)
Age	26	29
Height	5’9″	5’10”
Reach	70″	70″
KO %	68%	74%
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Nationality	Dominican Republic	United States

Fight Analysis & Prediction

Castillo’s Edge: Technical precision, ring IQ, and recent momentum. He’s fought three undefeated opponents in the past year.

Bunch’s Threat: Power and physicality. If he can cut off the ring and land early, Castillo could be in trouble.

X-Factor: Castillo’s ability to avoid exchanges and box from range. If he stays disciplined, he can frustrate Bunch.