Arturo Morua

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Arturo Morua
Born (1978-05-03) 3 May 1978 (age 47)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Other namesEl Silencioso
Statistics
Weights Welterweight
Light welterweight
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach180 cm (71 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins26
Wins by KO15
Losses15
Draws1
No contests0

Arturo Morua (born 3 May 1978) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBA Fedecentro, WBO Latino, and WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Champion. He has fought numerous times on Telefutura and Telemundo. [1]

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Professional career

In October 2001, Morua took on Cosme Rivera (21-6-2) and defeated him by UD12 to win the WBA Fedecentro Light Welterweight Title.

WBC Light Welterweight Championship

In his first title match, Morua lost to WBC Champion Junior Witter. [2]

WBO Light Welterweight Championship

Morua then lost a twelve-round decision to WBO Champion Ricardo Torres. [3]

Morua has defeated boxers such as Emanuel Augustus, Omar Gabriel Weis, and Cosme Rivera.

Professional record

26 Wins (15 knockouts), 15 Losses, 1 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss26-15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jessie Vargas TKO6 (8)2010-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Loss26-14-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Jesus RiveraUD10 (10)2009-12-05 Flag of Mexico.svg Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Loss26-13-1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Victor Cayo TKO1 (9)2009-05-30 Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Loss26-12-1 Flag of Cuba.svg Diosbelys Hurtado TKO3 (10)2009-04-03 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
Loss26-11-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Marcos Maidana RTD6 (12)2008-04-19 Flag of Germany.svg Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Win26-10-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario Alberto MondragonTKO3 (10)2008-02-29 Flag of Mexico.svg Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Loss25-10-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alex De Jesus UD12 (12)2007-07-20 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, USA

References

  1. ↑ "Omar Weis/Arturo Morua New Headliner for SOLO BOXEO Sept. 10". www.eastsideboxing.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "Arturo Morua v Junior Witter | Live Boxing News & Results Streams Betting Stats". Archived from the original on 2011-05-11. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
  3. ↑ "Ricardo Torres vs. Arturo Morua - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
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