{"id":6984,"date":"2024-03-20T09:51:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/?p=6984"},"modified":"2025-07-10T08:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T14:47:14","slug":"boises-own-anthony-castro-from-wrestling-champion-to-mma-fighter-inside-front-street-fights-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/20\/boises-own-anthony-castro-from-wrestling-champion-to-mma-fighter-inside-front-street-fights-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Boise&#8217;s Own Anthony Castro: From Wrestling Champion to MMA Fighter | Inside Front Street Fights 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Boise heats up for Front Street Fights 28, a local fighter prepares for a pivotal moment in his career. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anthonycastromma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Castro<\/a>, transitioning from an accomplished wrestling background to the MMA cage, marks a significant entry into professional fighting. 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