Miguel Acosta
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Miguel Acosta (born April 20, 1978 in Miranda, Venezuela) is a professional boxer from Venezuela. He resides in the capital of Caracas. His nickname is "Aguacerito". He is the former WBA world lightweight champion after knocking out Paulus Moses on May 29, 2010. However Acosta lost the title in his first official defense against Brandon Rios on February 26, 2011.
Professional Record
29 Wins (23 knockouts, 6 decisions), 4 Losses, 2 Draws | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 29-7-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 (12) | 2013-05-02 | ![]() |
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Loss | 29-6-2 | ![]() |
SD | 10 (12) | 2012-07-20 | ![]() |
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Loss | 29-5-2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 (10) | 2011-10-22 | Panama City, Panama | For interim WBA world lightweight title. |
Win | 29-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), ?:?? | 2011-09-30 | ![]() |
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Loss | 28-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12), 1:14 | 2011-02-26 | ![]() |
For WBA world lightweight title.
Acosta was knocked down once in the sixth, eighth, and tenth. |
Win | 28-3-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:00 | 2010-11-25 | ![]() |
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Win | 27-3-2 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (12), 2:17 | 2010-05-29 | ![]() |
Won WBA world lightweight title. |
Win | 26-3-2 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (12), 1:47 | 2009-07-25 | ![]() |
Won interim WBA world lightweight title. |
Win | 25-3-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 (10) | 2009-03-07 | ![]() |
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Win | 24-3-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10), 2:16 | 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 | ![]() |
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Win | 21-3-2 | ![]() |
SD | 12 (12) | 2007-10-13 | ![]() |
WBA super featherweight title eliminator.
Acosta was knocked down in the ninth and twelfth rounds. |
Win | 20-3-2 | ![]() |
UD | 4 (4) | 2007-06-29 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-3-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (12), ?:?? | 2006-11-27 | ![]() |
Defends 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), 1:13 | 2005-12-17 | ![]() |
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Win | 16-3-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10), 2:15 | 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), 0:25 | 2004-05-02 | ![]() |
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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), 1:15 | 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.
Sarabia was knocked down twice in the fifth round. |
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 | ![]() |
Rematch. |
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. |
External links
New title | WBA Lightweight Interim Champion July 25, 2009 – May 29, 2010 Unified |
Succeeded by Robert Guerrero |
Preceded by | WBA Lightweight Champion Regular Title May 29, 2010 – February 26, 2011 |
Succeeded by Brandon Ríos |