Real name Mauricio Aceves Wins 26 Total fights 43 Nationality Mexican Height 1.85 m Losses 16 | Reach 75 in (191 cm) Role Boxer Draws 1 Nickname(s) Tortas Name Mauricio Aceves Stance Southpaw stance | |
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Rated at WelterweightLight WelterweightLightweight Born December 18, 1960 (age 63) Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico ( 1960-12-18 ) | ||
Mauricio Aceves (born December 18, 1960 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Light welterweight division. He was the first ever WBO Lightweight Champion.
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Professional career
Mauricio has fought many undefeated boxers, including Shane Mosley, Dingaan Thobela, Todd Foster, Dennis Holbæk Pedersen, Billy Schwer and Rene Arredondo.
WBO Lightweight Championship
Aceves won the WBO Lightweight Championship by upsetting the veteran Amancio Castro in Santa Ana, California.
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.
One of his last fights was a loss to boxing legend Jorge Páez.
References
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