Mauricio Aceves (born 18 December 1960) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the Light welterweight division. He was the first ever WBO Lightweight Champion.[1]
Mauricio Aceves | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mauricio Aceves December 18, 1960 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light welterweight Lightweight |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Reach | 191 cm (75 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career edit
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 edit
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]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ McKibben, Dave (July 21, 1995). Former Champion Aceves Will Face Mosley Tonight, Los Angeles Times.
- ^ McKibben, Dave (July 22, 1995).BOXING AT THE POND : Mosely Looks Sharp Against Aging Foe, Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Kresal, Steve (May 7, 1989). Boxing at Santa Ana Stadium : Leon and Aceves Win WBO Titles in Contrasting Style, Los Angeles Times.
- ^ (August 31, 1989). Aceves Comes Back to Stop Bejines in 10th, Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Baker, Chris (April 12, 1994). Paez Defeats Aceves by a Unanimous Decision, Los Angeles Times.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Mauricio Aceves from BoxRec (registration required)