Mauricio Aceves

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Mauricio Aceves
Born (1960-12-18) 18 December 1960 (age 64)
Mexico City, Mexico
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins26
Wins by KO20
Losses16
Draws1

Mauricio Aceves (born 18 December 1960) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the Light welterweight division. He was the first ever WBO Lightweight Champion.

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Professional career

Mauricio has fought many undefeated boxers, including Shane Mosley, Dingaan Thobela, Todd Foster, Dennis Holbæk Pedersen, Billy Schwer and Rene Arredondo.

WBO Lightweight Championship

Aceves won the WBO Lightweight Championship by upsetting the veteran Amancio Castro in Santa Ana, California.

He almost lost his championship in his first defense, when his opponent Oscar Bejines had won every round before being knocked out with a single short left hook by Mauricio. He had to survive cuts over both eyes. [1]

One of his last fights was a loss to boxing legend Jorge Páez. [2]

Professional boxing record

43 fights26 wins16 losses
By knockout2010
By decision65
By disqualification01
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss26–16–1Dennis Holbæk PedersenKO5 (6)1996-11-15Næstved Hallen, Næstved, Denmark
42Loss26–15–1 Shane Mosley KO4 (10)1995-07-20 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
41Loss26–14–1Fabian Hector TejedaPTS10 (10)1994-07-25The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
40Loss26–13–1 Jorge Páez UD10 (10)1994-04-11The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
39Loss26–12–1 Billy Schwer TKO3 (10)1992-12-17London, England, U.K.
38Loss26–11–1 Todd Foster RTD6 (10)1991-11-14 Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, Montana, U.S.
37Loss26–10–1Aladin StevensTD7 (10)1991-07-13Momentum Arena, Pretoria, South Africa
36Loss26–9–1 Dingaan Thobela SD12 (12)1990-09-22Convention Center, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.Lost WBO lightweight title
35Loss26–8–1 Dingaan Thobela RTD7 (10)1990-04-27Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
34Win26–7–1Oscar BejinesKO10 (12)1989-08-30Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained WBO lightweight title
33Win25–7–1Amancio CastroUD12 (12)1989-05-06 Santa Ana Stadium, Santa Ana, California, U.S.Won inaugural WBO lightweight title
32Draw24–7–1Amancio CastroPTS12 (12)1989-01-20Montería, ColombiaFor inaugural WBO lightweight title
31Loss24–7 Roger Mayweather TKO3 (12)1988-03-24 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For WBC light-welterweight title
30Win24–6Tony ContrerasPTS10 (10)1987-12-14Tijuana, Mexico
29Win23–6 Alfredo Layne TKO5 (10)1987-08-29Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
28Win22–6Julio Pastor RuizKO6 (10)1987-05-28Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
27Win21–6Mark FernandezTKO5 (10)1987-03-26Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26Win20–6Ernie LanderosTKO8 (?)1986-10-09 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
25Win19–6Martin MoradoTD8 (10)1986-08-07 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24Win18–6Eduardo DominguezTKO8 (?)1986-04-28Tijuana, Mexico
23Win17–6Arturo HernándezTKO5 (?)1985-12-21Minatitlán, Mexico
22Win16–6Herminio DelgadoTKO9 (?)1985-03-23Mexico City, Mexico
21Loss15–6Ricardo PeraltaKO5 (?)1984-10-27Mérida, Mexico
20Win15–5Miguel Angel DominguezPTS10 (10)1984-09-08Mexico City, Mexico
19Win14–5Agustin VicentenoKO2 (?)1984-07-14Mexico City, Mexico
18Win13–5Jorge MercadoTKO6 (?)1984-04-25Mexico City, Mexico
17Win12–5Alejandro GarciaKO4 (?)1984-02-21Acapulco, Mexico
16Win11–5Raul GuerreroPTS10 (10)1982-11-03Mexico City, Mexico
15Loss10–5 René Arredondo PTS10 (10)1982-03-10Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
14Loss10–4Cayetano CorreaTKO4 (?)1981-12-16Mexico City, Mexico
13Win10–3Jesus RamirezKO2 (?)1981-06-06Mexico City, Mexico
12Loss9–3Ricardo PeraltaKO6 (?)1980-12-20Mérida, Mexico
11Win9–2Luis Armando VillalobosTKO7 (8)1980-11-22Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
10Win8–2Cayetano CorreaTKO8 (10)1980-10-09Pavillón Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
9Loss7–2Angel MataKO2 (?)1980-06-07Naucalpan, Mexico
8Win7–1Maximo GuevaraKO4 (8)1980-05-24Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
7Loss6–1Pedro MolinaDQ3 (?)1980-03-24Mexico City, Mexico
6Win6–0Pedro MolinaKO8 (?)1980-02-16Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
5Win5–0Martin MoradoKO5 (?)1979-12-10Los Mochis, Mexico
4Win4–0Juan SotoTKO2 (?)1979-12-01 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
3Win3–0Lupe MartinezPTS6 (6)1979-10-10Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0Juan SotoTKO3 (?)1979-08-18Mexico City, Mexico
1Win1–0Mario CastelanTKO4 (4)1979-07-14Mexico City, Mexico

See also

References

  1. "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK AUG. 28-SEPT. 2". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  2. "Paez Defeats Aceves by a Unanimous Decision". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBO lightweight champion
May 6, 1989 – September 22, 1990
Succeeded by