Miguel Acosta (boxer)

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Miguel Acosta
Born (1978-04-20) April 20, 1978 (age 45)
Caracas, Venezuela
Other namesAguacerito
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins29
Wins by KO23
Losses9
Draws2

Miguel Acosta (born April 20, 1978) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2016. His nickname is "Aguacerito". He is the former World Boxing Association lightweight champion.

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Professional career

Acosta turned professional in 1999 and compiled a record of 26-3-2 before knocking out Paulus Moses on May 29, 2010 to become the new WBA lightweight champion. [1] However Acosta lost the title in his first official defense against Brandon Ríos on February 26, 2011. [2]

Professional boxing record

40 fights29 wins9 losses
By knockout234
By decision65
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss29–9–2 Antonio Orozco KO1 (10)2016-03-25 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
39Loss29–8–2Michael PerezUD10 (10)2015-01-20 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Loss29–7–2Miguel Ángel GonzálezUD10 (10)2013-05-02Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
37Loss29–6–2 Art Hovhannisyan SD10 (10)2012-07-20 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
36Loss29–5–2 Richar Abril UD12 (12)2011-10-22 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaFor interim WBA lightweight title
35Win29–4–2Luis CardozoTKO3 (10)2011-09-30Coliseo Elías Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
34Loss28–4–2 Brandon Ríos TKO10 (12)2011-02-26 Pearl Theater, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA lightweight title
33Win28–3–2Armando CordobaKO1 (8)2010-11-25Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
32Win27–3–2 Paulus Moses KO6 (12)2010-05-29Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, NamibiaWon WBA lightweight title
31Win26–3–2 Urbano Antillón TKO9 (12)2009-07-25Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta, MexicoWon interim WBA lightweight title
30Win25–3–2Dunis LinanUD10 (10)2009-03-07Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
29Win24–3–2Onalvi SierraTKO4 (10)2008-12-27Barrio La Manga, Barranquilla, Colombia
28Win23–3–2Raimundo De AlmeidaKO3 (10)2008-08-30 Gimnasio Ciudad de la Asunción, La Asunción, Venezuela
27Win22–3–2Ever Garcia HernandezTKO2 (8)2008-04-19Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
26Win21–3–2Anges AdjahoSD12 (12)2007-10-13 Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
25Win20–3–2Edinson JimenezUD4 (4)2007-06-29Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
24Win19–3–2Gerardo BermeoKO1 (12)2006-11-27Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
23Win18–3–2 José Alfaro UD10 (10)2006-10-06 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
22Win17–3–2Devinson GuerraTKO3 (10)2005-12-17Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
21Win16–3–2Jesus PerezTKO2 (10)2005-11-26Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
20Win15–3–2Pablo OsunaKO5 (10)2005-10-15Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
19Win14–3–2Pedro VerduTKO5 (10)2005-05-02Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
18Win13–3–2Johnny AntequeraUD10 (10)2004-11-20Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
17Win12–3–2Jose ZerpaKO5 (10)2004-08-28Turmero, Venezuela
16Win11–3–2Victor Julio SalgadoKO2 (10)2004-07-03Coliseo de la Urbina, Petare, Venezuela
15Win10–3–2Jose HernandezKO1 (10)2004-04-12Plaza Bicentenaria de Miraflores, Caracas, Venezuela
14Loss9–3–2William MoreloPTS10 (10)2003-10-18Bogotá, Colombia
13Loss9–2–2Angel GranadosKO3 (10)2003-05-28Gimnasio Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
12Loss9–1–2Gilberto GonzalezKO2 (10)2002-10-26Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
11Win9–0–2Alejandro SarabiaKO5 (12)2002-07-06Hilton Gran Salon, Caracas, VenezuelaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
10Win8–0–2Santos RebolledoMD12 (12)2002-03-18Roger Ramos Gym, San Juan de Los Morros, VenezuelaWon vacant Venezuelan lightweight title
9Win7–0–2Jose ZerpaKO6 (10)2001-09-17Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
8Win6–0–2Carlos CamposTKO7 (8)2001-07-28Maracaibo, Venezuela
7Win5–0–2Carlos CabelloKO2 (8)2001-07-02Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
6Win4–0–2Hector GaurenaKO2 (8)2001-05-05El Paraíso, Venezuela
5Win3–0–2Rafael RequezKO1 (6)2001-03-19El Paraíso, Venezuela
4Win2–0–2Eduardo HernandezTKO2 (6)2000-10-31Turmero, Venezuela
3Win1–0–2Reinaldo BlancoKO1 (6)2000-10-21Turmero, Venezuela
2Draw0–0–2Alejandro HerediaPTS4 (4)2000-05-25Maturín, Venezuela
1Draw0–0–1Reinaldo BlancoPTS4 (4)1999-11-02Gimnasio José Joaquín Carrillo, Sebucán, Venezuela

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References

  1. "ACOSTA KOS MOSES IN SIX, WINS LIGHTWEIGHT BELT". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  2. "Brandon Rios Rallies and Knocks Out Miguel Acosta". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Edgar Ilarraza
Venezuelan lightweight champion
March 18, 2002 – 2002
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Araguayan
Vacant
Title last held by
Richard Sierra
WBA Fedecentro
lightweight Champion

July 6, 2002 – 2007
Vacant
Title next held by
Carlos Ramon Mairena
Vacant
Title last held by
Ammeth Diaz
WBA Fedecentro
lightweight Champion

October 6, 2006 – 2002
Vacant
Title next held by
Carlos Urias Guerena
World boxing titles
New title WBA lightweight champion
Interim title

July 25, 2009 – May 29, 2010
Won regular title
Vacant
Title next held by
Robert Guerrero
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
Regular title

May 29, 2010 – February 26, 2011
Succeeded by