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.

Miguel Acosta
Born (1978-04-20) April 20, 1978 (age 46)
Caracas, Venezuela
Other namesAguacerito
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins29
Wins by KO23
Losses9
Draws2

Professional career

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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

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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

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References

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  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.
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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