Miguel Acosta

Miguel Acosta, a Venezuelan professional boxer, had a remarkable career spanning over 16 years — from 1999 to 2016. With a record of 29-9-2, including 23 knockout wins and four losses via knockout, and one title win, Miguel has left a lasting impression on the world of boxing.

He had a total of forty fights, including two draws and nine losses. It's worth noting that all of his losses were in non-title fights, except for one title bout. He was stopped four times and lost five times via decision.

Acosta had his first professional fight against Reinaldo Blanco on November 2, 1999, at the age of 21, which ended in a draw. He fought for several years before finally getting his first world-title fight against Paulus Moses at the age of 32 on May 29, 2010. Miguel defeated Moses via a 6th round KO to become the lightweight champion of the world.

Miguel Acosta had won only one world title in a lightweight category during his professional career. He had no title defense to his name, however, he was a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.

Miguel Acosta had several notable victories under his belt. He won fights against Paulus Moses, Armando Cordoba, Urbano Antillón, Gerardo Bermeo, José Alfaro, Luis Cardozo, and Ever Garcia Hernandez. His memorable victory against Paulus Moses in 2010 to win the WBA title is still talked about in boxing circles.

During his professional career, Acosta won 23 fights via KO. His style was aggressive and powerful, making him a fearsome opponent inside the ring. On the other hand, his four losses were via KO, indicating that he had a weaker chin and a vulnerability to powerful punches from his opponents.

Miguel's last professional fight was against Antonio Orozco on March 25, 2016, which he lost via 1st round KO. With this fight, he retired from professional boxing. It's been seven years and six days since his last fight, but his legacy still lives on.

Acosta's professional boxing career would be remembered for his aggressive style and powerful punches. He had a distinctive style that was hard to replicate, making him a fan favorite in the boxing world. Despite not having many title defenses to his name, his legacy is imprinted in the boxing industry.

Miguel Acosta's contribution to the world of boxing would always be remembered, and his name will always be mentioned among the great boxers of his generation.

Miguel Acosta Fight Record