Aquiles Guzmán
Aquiles Guzmán | |
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Real name | Aquiles José Guzmán Matute |
Nickname(s) | El Tanquecito (The Little Tank) |
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Nationality | Venezuelan |
Born | Anzoátegui, Venezuela | April 13, 1965
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 31 |
Wins | 14 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 14 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 0 |
Aquiles José Guzmán Matute. (born April 13, 1965) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
Professional career[]
Guzmán turned professional in 1985 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with an upset decision win over Yong-Kang Kim. He lost the belt in his first defense to David Grimán by decision (scoring of judges) in 1994. He later challenged Saen Sor Ploenchit, Alimi Goitia, and Yokthai Sithoar for their respective belts but lost each fight. He is one of only 2 world champions in history to retire with an even record, the other being Juan Polo Perez. Some sources report his record as 13-14-3 which would make him 1 of only 3 world champions to retire with a losing record along with Jimmy Reagan and Francisco Quiroz.
See also[]
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of Venezuelans
References[]
External links[]
- People from Anzoátegui
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Flyweight boxers
- World flyweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Association champions
- Venezuelan male boxers
- Venezuelan boxing biography stubs