Miguel Acosta (boxer)
Venezuelan boxer
Miguel Acosta
Born (1978-04-20 ) April 20, 1978 (age 46) Other names Aguacerito Statistics Weight(s) Lightweight Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) Reach 71 in (180 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 40 Wins 29 Wins by KO 23 Losses 9 Draws 2
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.
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
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
40
Loss
29–9–2
Antonio Orozco
KO
1 (10)
2016-03-25
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino , Indio, California, U.S.
39
Loss
29–8–2
Michael Perez
UD
10 (10)
2015-01-20
2300 Arena , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38
Loss
29–7–2
Miguel Ángel González
UD
10 (10)
2013-05-02
Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
37
Loss
29–6–2
Art Hovhannisyan
SD
10 (10)
2012-07-20
Chumash Casino Resort , Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
36
Loss
29–5–2
Richar Abril
UD
12 (12)
2011-10-22
Roberto Durán Arena , Panama City, Panama
For interim WBA lightweight title
35
Win
29–4–2
Luis Cardozo
TKO
3 (10)
2011-09-30
Coliseo Elías Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
34
Loss
28–4–2
Brandon Ríos
TKO
10 (12)
2011-02-26
Pearl Theater , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Lost WBA lightweight title
33
Win
28–3–2
Armando Cordoba
KO
1 (8)
2010-11-25
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
32
Win
27–3–2
Paulus Moses
KO
6 (12)
2010-05-29
Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
Won WBA lightweight title
31
Win
26–3–2
Urbano Antillón
TKO
9 (12)
2009-07-25
Palenque del Recinto Ferial, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Won interim WBA lightweight title
30
Win
25–3–2
Dunis Linan
UD
10 (10)
2009-03-07
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
29
Win
24–3–2
Onalvi Sierra
TKO
4 (10)
2008-12-27
Barrio La Manga, Barranquilla, Colombia
28
Win
23–3–2
Raimundo De Almeida
KO
3 (10)
2008-08-30
Gimnasio Ciudad de la Asunción , La Asunción, Venezuela
27
Win
22–3–2
Ever Garcia Hernandez
TKO
2 (8)
2008-04-19
Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
26
Win
21–3–2
Anges Adjaho
SD
12 (12)
2007-10-13
Sears Centre , Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
25
Win
20–3–2
Edinson Jimenez
UD
4 (4)
2007-06-29
Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
24
Win
19–3–2
Gerardo Bermeo
KO
1 (12)
2006-11-27
Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
Retained WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
23
Win
18–3–2
José Alfaro
UD
10 (10)
2006-10-06
Pharaoh's Casino , Managua, Nicaragua
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
22
Win
17–3–2
Devinson Guerra
TKO
3 (10)
2005-12-17
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
21
Win
16–3–2
Jesus Perez
TKO
2 (10)
2005-11-26
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
20
Win
15–3–2
Pablo Osuna
KO
5 (10)
2005-10-15
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
19
Win
14–3–2
Pedro Verdu
TKO
5 (10)
2005-05-02
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
18
Win
13–3–2
Johnny Antequera
UD
10 (10)
2004-11-20
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
17
Win
12–3–2
Jose Zerpa
KO
5 (10)
2004-08-28
Turmero, Venezuela
16
Win
11–3–2
Victor Julio Salgado
KO
2 (10)
2004-07-03
Coliseo de la Urbina, Petare, Venezuela
15
Win
10–3–2
Jose Hernandez
KO
1 (10)
2004-04-12
Plaza Bicentenaria de Miraflores, Caracas, Venezuela
14
Loss
9–3–2
William Morelo
PTS
10 (10)
2003-10-18
Bogotá, Colombia
13
Loss
9–2–2
Angel Granados
KO
3 (10)
2003-05-28
Gimnasio Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
12
Loss
9–1–2
Gilberto Gonzalez
KO
2 (10)
2002-10-26
Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
11
Win
9–0–2
Alejandro Sarabia
KO
5 (12)
2002-07-06
Hilton Gran Salon, Caracas, Venezuela
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
10
Win
8–0–2
Santos Rebolledo
MD
12 (12)
2002-03-18
Roger Ramos Gym, San Juan de Los Morros, Venezuela
Won vacant Venezuelan lightweight title
9
Win
7–0–2
Jose Zerpa
KO
6 (10)
2001-09-17
Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
8
Win
6–0–2
Carlos Campos
TKO
7 (8)
2001-07-28
Maracaibo, Venezuela
7
Win
5–0–2
Carlos Cabello
KO
2 (8)
2001-07-02
Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
6
Win
4–0–2
Hector Gaurena
KO
2 (8)
2001-05-05
El Paraíso, Venezuela
5
Win
3–0–2
Rafael Requez
KO
1 (6)
2001-03-19
El Paraíso, Venezuela
4
Win
2–0–2
Eduardo Hernandez
TKO
2 (6)
2000-10-31
Turmero, Venezuela
3
Win
1–0–2
Reinaldo Blanco
KO
1 (6)
2000-10-21
Turmero, Venezuela
2
Draw
0–0–2
Alejandro Heredia
PTS
4 (4)
2000-05-25
Maturín, Venezuela
1
Draw
0–0–1
Reinaldo Blanco
PTS
4 (4)
1999-11-02
Gimnasio José Joaquín Carrillo, Sebucán, Venezuela
See also
References
External links
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 championInterim 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