Mauricio Aceves
Born
Mauricio Aceves

(1960-12-18) December 18, 1960
Mexico City, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light welterweight
Lightweight
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Reach191 cm (75 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins26
Wins by KO20
Losses16
Draws1

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]

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]

See also

References

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