Mauricio Aceves
Mauricio Aceves (born December 18, 1960 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Light welterweight division. He was the first ever WBO Lightweight Champion.[1][2]
| Mauricio Aceves | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Mauricio Aceves |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | December 18, 1960 Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Mauricio has fought many undefeated boxers, including Shane Mosley, Dingaan Thobela, Todd Foster, Dennis Holbæk Pedersen, Billy Schwer and Rene Arredondo.[3]
WBO Lightweight Championship
Aceves won the WBO Lightweight Championship by upsetting the veteran Amancio Castro in Santa Ana, California.[4]
He almost lost his championship in his first defense, when his opponent 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.[5]
One of his last fights was a loss to boxing legend Jorge Páez.[6]
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
WBO Lightweight Champion 6 May 1989– 22 September 1990 |
Succeeded by Dingaan Thobela |
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of WBO world champions
- List of lightweight boxing champions
References
- Mauricio Aceves Profile, Boxrec.com.
- McKibben, Dave (July 21, 1995). Former Champion Aceves Will Face Mosley Tonight, Los Angeles Times.
- McKibben, Dave (July 22, 1995).BOXING AT THE POND : Mosely Looks Sharp Against Aging Foe, Los Angeles Times.
- Kresal, Steve (May 7, 1989). Boxing at Santa Ana Stadium : Leon and Aceves Win WBO Titles in Contrasting Style, Los Angeles Times.
- (August 31, 1989). Aceves Comes Back to Stop Bejines in 10th, Los Angeles Times.
- Baker, Chris (April 12, 1994). Paez Defeats Aceves by a Unanimous Decision, Los Angeles Times.
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