Mauricio Aceves

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Mauricio Aceves
Statistics
Real nameMauricio Aceves
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Reach191 cm (75 in)
NationalityMexican
Born (1960-12-18) December 18, 1960 (age 61)
Mexico City, Mexico
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins26
Wins by KO20
Losses16
Draws1
No contests0

Mauricio Aceves (born 18 December 1960) was a Mexican boxer in the Light welterweight division. He was the first ever WBO Lightweight Champion.[1]

Professional career[]

Mauricio has fought many undefeated boxers, including Shane Mosley, Dingaan Thobela, Todd Foster, Dennis Holbæk Pedersen, Billy Schwer and Rene Arredondo.[2]

WBO Lightweight Championship[]

Aceves won the WBO Lightweight Championship by upsetting the veteran Amancio Castro in Santa Ana, California.[3]

He almost lost his championship in his first defense, when his opponent Bejines had won every round before being knocked out with a single short left hook by Mauricio. He had to survive cuts over both eyes.[4]

One of his last fights was a loss to boxing legend Jorge Páez.[5]

Preceded by
Inaugural Champion
 WBO Lightweight Champion
6 May 1989– 22 September 1990 		Succeeded by

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ McKibben, Dave (July 21, 1995). Former Champion Aceves Will Face Mosley Tonight, Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ McKibben, Dave (July 22, 1995).BOXING AT THE POND : Mosely Looks Sharp Against Aging Foe, Los Angeles Times.
  3. ^ Kresal, Steve (May 7, 1989). Boxing at Santa Ana Stadium : Leon and Aceves Win WBO Titles in Contrasting Style, Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ (August 31, 1989). Aceves Comes Back to Stop Bejines in 10th, Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ Baker, Chris (April 12, 1994). Paez Defeats Aceves by a Unanimous Decision, Los Angeles Times.

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