Miguel Acosta
Miguel Acosta (born April 20, 1978) is a Venezuelan professional boxer. He resides in the capital of Caracas. His nickname is "Aguacerito". He is the former World Boxing Association lightweight champion.
| Miguel Acosta | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Miguel Acosta |
| Nickname(s) | Aguacerito |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Nationality |  Venezuelan |
| Born | April 20, 1978 Miranda, Venezuela |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
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 fights | 29 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 23 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 29-9-2 |  Antonio Orozco |
KO | 1 (10) | 2016-03-25 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio |
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| Loss | 29-8-2 | Michael Perez |
UD | 10 (10) | 2015-01-20 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia |
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| Loss | 29-7-2 | Miguel Angel Gonzalez |
UD | 10 (10) | 2013-05-02 | Omega Products International, Corona |
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| Loss | 29-6-2 |  Art Hovhannisyan |
SD | 10 (10) | 2012-07-20 | Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez |
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| Loss | 29-5-2 |  Richar Abril |
UD | 12 (12) | 2011-10-22 |  Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City |
For interim WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 29-4-2 |  Luis Cardozo |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2011-09-30 | Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla |
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| Loss | 28-4-2 | Brandon Ríos |
TKO | 10 (12) | 2011-02-26 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas |
Lost Regular WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 28-3-2 | Armando Cordoba |
KO | 1 (8) | 2010-11-25 |  Casino Pharaohs, Managua |
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| Win | 27-3-2 |  Paulus Moses |
KO | 6 (12) | 2010-05-29 | Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek |
Won Regular WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 26-3-2 |  Urbano Antillón |
TKO | 9 (12) | 2009-07-25 | Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta |
Won interim WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 25-3-2 | Dunis Linan |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-03-07 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 24-3-2 | Onalvi Sierra |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2008-12-27 | Barrio La Manga, Barranquilla |
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| Win | 23-3-2 |  Raimundo De Almeida |
KO | 3 (10) | 2008-08-30 | Gimnasio de la Asunción, Isla Margarita |
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| Win | 22-3-2 | Ever Garcia Hernandez |
TKO | 2 (8) | 2008-04-19 |  Port-of-Spain |
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| Win | 21-3-2 |  Anges Adjaho |
SD | 12 (12) | 2007-10-13 | Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates |
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| Win | 20-3-2 | Edinson Jimenez |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-06-29 | Centro Recreativo Las Vegas, Barranquilla |
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| Win | 19-3-2 |  Gerardo Bermeo |
KO | 1 (12) | 2006-11-27 | Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas |
Retained WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 18-3-2 | José Alfaro |
UD | 10 (10) | 2006-10-06 | Casino Pharaohs, Managua |
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 17-3-2 | Devinson Guerra |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2005-12-17 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 16-3-2 | Jesus Perez |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2005-11-26 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 15-3-2 | Pablo Osuna |
KO | 5 (10) | 2005-10-15 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 14-3-2 | Pedro Verdu |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2005-05-02 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 13-3-2 | Johnny Antequera |
UD | 10 (10) | 2004-11-20 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 12-3-2 | Jose Zerpa |
KO | 5 (10) | 2004-08-28 | Turmero |
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| Win | 11-3-2 | Victor Julio Salgado |
KO | 2 (10) | 2004-07-03 | Coliseo de la Urbina, Petare |
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| Win | 10-3-2 | Jose Hernandez |
KO | 1 (10) | 2004-04-12 | Plaza Bicentenaria de Miraflores, Caracas |
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| Loss | 9-3-2 | William Morelo |
PTS | 10 (10) | 2003-10-18 | Bogota |
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| Loss | 9-2-2 | Angel Granados |
KO | 3 (10) | 2003-05-28 | Gimnasio Naciones Unidas, Caracas |
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| Loss | 9-1-2 | Gilberto Gonzalez |
KO | 2 (10) | 2002-10-26 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero |
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| Win | 9-0-2 | Alejandro Sarabia |
KO | 5 (12) | 2002-07-06 | Hilton Gran Salon, Caracas |
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 8-0-2 | Santos Rebolledo |
MD | 12 (12) | 2002-03-18 | Roger Ramos Gym, San Juan de Los Morros |
Won vacant Venezuelan Lightweight Title |
| Win | 7-0-2 | Jose Zerpa |
KO | 6 (10) | 2001-09-17 | Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas |
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| Win | 6-0-2 | Carlos Campos |
TKO | 7 (8) | 2001-07-28 | Maracaibo |
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| Win | 5-0-2 | Carlos Cabello |
KO | 2 (8) | 2001-07-02 | Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas |
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| Win | 4-0-2 | Hector Gaurena |
KO | 2 (8) | 2001-05-05 | El Paraiso |
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| Win | 3-0-2 | Rafael Requez |
KO | 1 (6) | 2001-03-19 | El Paraiso |
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| Win | 2-0-2 | Eduardo Hernandez |
TKO | 2 (6) | 2000-10-31 | Turmero |
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| Win | 1-0-2 | Reinaldo Blanco |
KO | 1 (6) | 2000-10-21 | Turmero |
|
| Draw | 0-0-2 | Alejandro Heredia |
PTS | 4 (4) | 2000-05-25 | Maturin |
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| Draw | 0-0-1 | Reinaldo Blanco |
PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-11-02 | Gimnasio José Joaquín Carrillo, Sebucan |
Professional debut |
See also
- List of lightweight boxing champions
References
- "Moses loses his title in Windhoek". SuperSport. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
- "Brandon Rios Rallies and Knocks Out Miguel Acosta". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Paulus Moses |
WBA lightweight champion Regular Title May 29, 2010 - February 26, 2011 |
Succeeded by Brandon Ríos |
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