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 |  |
| 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 |  |
KO | 1 (10) | 2016-03-25 | |
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| Loss | 29-8-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2015-01-20 | |
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| Loss | 29-7-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2013-05-02 | |
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| Loss | 29-6-2 |  |
SD | 10 (10) | 2012-07-20 | |
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| Loss | 29-5-2 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 2011-10-22 |  |
For interim WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 29-4-2 |  |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2011-09-30 | |
|
| Loss | 28-4-2 | |
TKO | 10 (12) | 2011-02-26 | |
Lost Regular WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 28-3-2 | |
KO | 1 (8) | 2010-11-25 |  |
|
| Win | 27-3-2 |  |
KO | 6 (12) | 2010-05-29 | |
Won Regular WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 26-3-2 |  |
TKO | 9 (12) | 2009-07-25 | |
Won interim WBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | 25-3-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-03-07 | |
|
| Win | 24-3-2 | |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2008-12-27 | |
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| Win | 23-3-2 |  |
KO | 3 (10) | 2008-08-30 | |
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| Win | 22-3-2 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | 2008-04-19 |  |
|
| Win | 21-3-2 |  |
SD | 12 (12) | 2007-10-13 | |
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| Win | 20-3-2 | |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-06-29 | |
|
| Win | 19-3-2 |  |
KO | 1 (12) | 2006-11-27 | |
Retained WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 18-3-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2006-10-06 | |
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 17-3-2 | |
TKO | 3 (10) | 2005-12-17 | |
|
| Win | 16-3-2 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2005-11-26 | |
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| Win | 15-3-2 | |
KO | 5 (10) | 2005-10-15 | |
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| Win | 14-3-2 | |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2005-05-02 | |
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| Win | 13-3-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2004-11-20 | |
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| Win | 12-3-2 | |
KO | 5 (10) | 2004-08-28 | |
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| Win | 11-3-2 | |
KO | 2 (10) | 2004-07-03 | |
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| Win | 10-3-2 | |
KO | 1 (10) | 2004-04-12 | |
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| Loss | 9-3-2 | |
PTS | 10 (10) | 2003-10-18 | |
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| Loss | 9-2-2 | |
KO | 3 (10) | 2003-05-28 | |
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| Loss | 9-1-2 | |
KO | 2 (10) | 2002-10-26 | |
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| Win | 9-0-2 | |
KO | 5 (12) | 2002-07-06 | |
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro Lightweight Title |
| Win | 8-0-2 | |
MD | 12 (12) | 2002-03-18 | |
Won vacant Venezuelan Lightweight Title |
| Win | 7-0-2 | |
KO | 6 (10) | 2001-09-17 | |
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| Win | 6-0-2 | |
TKO | 7 (8) | 2001-07-28 | |
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| Win | 5-0-2 | |
KO | 2 (8) | 2001-07-02 | |
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| Win | 4-0-2 | |
KO | 2 (8) | 2001-05-05 | |
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| Win | 3-0-2 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 2001-03-19 | |
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| Win | 2-0-2 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 2000-10-31 | |
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| Win | 1-0-2 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 2000-10-21 | |
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| Draw | 0-0-2 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 2000-05-25 | |
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| Draw | 0-0-1 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-11-02 | |
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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