Luciano Cuello

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Luciano Leonel Cuello
Born
Luciano Leonel Cuello

(1984-05-20) May 20, 1984 (age 40)
Nationality Flag of Argentina.svg Argentine
Other namesEl Principito
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins35
Wins by KO17
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Luciano Leonel Cuello (born May 20, 1984, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine boxer in the Light Middleweight division. [1] Luciano is the current WBC Latino Welterweight and former WBO Latino Light Middleweight Champion. [2]

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Pro career

On March 28, 2009 [3] Cuello lost a 10 round Unanimous Decision to top Prospect, Mexican Julio Jr. [4]

In July 2010 Luciano fought top Welterweight Contender, Canelo Álvarez. [5] The bout was held in Vicente Fernández Arena. [6] The Mexican fighter Álvarez beat Cuello by TKO in the sixth round. [7]

Professional record

35 Wins (17 knockouts), 4 Losses, 0 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss35-4 Flag of the United States.svg Julian Williams TKO1 (10)2015-09-22 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Win35-3 Flag of Romania.svg Rafael ChirutaUD8 (8)2014-11-21 Flag of Spain.svg Hotel El Asador de Enrique, Madrid, Spain
Win34-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Martín Fidel RíosUD12 (12)2014-05-24 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atenas, La Plata, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRetain South American light middleweight title and WBC Latino light middleweight title
Win33-3 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan José DíasKO4 (12)2013-11-22 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, La Plata, ArgentinaWon South American light middleweight title and WBC Latino light middleweight title
Loss32-3 Flag of the United States.svg Willie Nelson UD10 (10)2013-06-29 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA
Win32-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Joaquim CarneiroRTD8 (12)2013-03-22 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Universitario, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win31-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Samir Santos BarbosaTKO11 (12)2012-09-14 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Universitario, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win30-2 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Wilfredo VilchesUD12 (12)2011-09-09 Flag of Argentina.svg Gualeguaychú, Entre Rios, Argentina
Win29-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Uilian Santana BaraunaKO2 (8)2011-07-02 Flag of Argentina.svg Asociación Cultural y Deportiva Universal, La Plata, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWon vacant South American light middleweight title
Win28-2 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariano Andrés CarranzaUD8 (8)2011-04-09 Flag of Argentina.svg Asociación Cultural y Deportiva Universal, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win27-2 Flag of Argentina.svg Elvio Matias FigueroaTKO5 (6)2011-01-02 Flag of Argentina.svg Racing Athletic Club, General Lamadrid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss26-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Canelo Álvarez TKO6 (0:32)2010-07-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Vacant WBC Silver Light Middleweight title
Win26-1 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Carlos VelásquezUD10 (10)2009-12-12 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atenas, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Interim WBC Latino Welterweight title
Win25-1 Flag of Slovakia.svg Miro DickyTKO3 (1:08)2009-11-20 Flag of Spain.svg Palma Arena, Islas Baleares, Spain
Win24-1 Flag of Spain.svg Marcos MuñozTKO1 (0:14)2009-10-10 Flag of Spain.svg Polideportivo Jose Caballero, Madrid, Spain
Loss23-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Julio César Chávez Jr. UD10 (10)2009-03-28 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico WBC Latino Light Middleweight title
Win23-0 Flag of Romania.svg Florin BogdanUD6 (6)2008-10-31 Flag of Spain.svg Alcobendas, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Win22-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Ariel IsaTKO4 (8)2008-05-10 Flag of Argentina.svg Asociación Cultural y Deportiva Universal, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win21-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Alejandro Gustavo FalligaMD10 (10)2007-12-22 Flag of Argentina.svg Asociación Cultural y Deportiva Universal, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win20-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Cristian Ricardo RizzoUD8 (8)2007-11-16 Flag of Argentina.svg Asociación Cultural y Deportiva Universal, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win19-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Américo Rodolfo SaganiaUD12 (12)2007-09-15 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio U.P.C.N., Los Hornos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win18-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Adrian Marcelo NievaKO3 (12)2007-07-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio U.P.C.N., Los Hornos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win17-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Ariel IsaTKO6 (8)2007-06-16 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Estrella del Sud, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win16-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Cristian Ricardo RizzoUD8 (8)2007-05-19 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Estrella del Sur, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win15-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Ramón Argentino GuidettiRTD4 (8)2007-04-21 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Alumni, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win14-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Cristian Ricardo RizzoUD6 (6)2006-12-23 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Estrella del Sur, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win13-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Wálter AcunaUD6 (6)2006-09-09 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Alumni, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win12-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Ariel Oscar PieroniUD6 (6)2006-07-22 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Unidos del Dique, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win11-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Diego Ariel ÁlvarezUD6 (6)2006-06-09 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Unidos del Dique, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win10-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Adolfo Dionisio RiosRTD3 (6)2006-04-29 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Unidos del Dique, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win9-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Diego Ariel ÁlvarezTKO3 (6)2005-12-10 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win8-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Alberto Daniel MedinaKO1 (6)2005-11-12 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Unidos del Dique, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win7-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolas PerilloUD4 (4)2005-09-10 Flag of Argentina.svg Club El Ancla, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win6-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Fabio Carlos VivesTKO1 (4)2005-07-23 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Unidos del Dique, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win5-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Walter AcunaUD4 (4)2005-05-13 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win4-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Walter VazquezTKO1 (4)2005-04-08 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win3-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Raul CamposUD4 (4)2004-12-17 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win2-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Jose Enrique GomezUD4 (4)2004-11-13 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win1-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Daniel Alejandro VazquezKO2 (4)2004-10-08 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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