Photos: Miguel Acosta Targets Barrera, Humberto Soto
The lightweight champion of the WBA, Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta, is already makeing plans for his first title defense, and waits for the official date and opponent.
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Jorge Linares Training Tough in Japan For Rocky Juarez
Venezuelan boxer Jorge "Golden Boy" Linares is training very hard in Japan for his upcoming bout against Ricardo "Rocky" Juarez, set for July 31 in Las Vegas.
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Valdez vs Garay is Not Sanctioned By The WBA
The World Boxing Association has clarified that is it never sanctioned the fight between Luis Valdez and Rodolfo Garay, who have been announced as the boxers fighting for the WBA Continental Americas bantamweight on July 16 The Forum in Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.
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Jaider Parra Decisions Joel Cerrud, Vasquez Upset
Jaider Parra of Venezuela won the vacant Fedelatin super featherweight title of World Boxing Association after beating Panama's Joel Cerrud by decision at the Centro de Convenciones COOPEVE in Santiago, Panama. The judges saw the Venezuelan as the winner with scores of 107-105, 105-105 and 106-105
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Miguel Acosta: "Bring on Marco Antonio Barrera!"
Caracas - The world lightweight champion of the WBA, Venezuelan Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta, said he has no problem whatsoever with facing former champion Marco Antonio Barrera, a name that is ringing out from this past weekend as his next possible opponent. "Bring on Barrera, I have no problem."
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Miguel Acosta Likely To Make His First Defense in Sept
Caracas - The Venezuelan champion Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta, who recently captured the absolute lightweight crown of the World Boxing Association, met with representatives of the media in Caracas. He also received a fitting tribute on behalf of political figure Humberto Berroterán, on the steps of the Sport Book Premier Equestrian Center.
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Miguel Acosta Honored By The WBA in Panama City
The new lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association, Venezuelan Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta met with the Vice President of the organization in Panama City.
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Miguel Acosta Stops Paulus Moses in Six, Wins WBA Title
Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta (27-3-2, 21KOs) is the new lightweight champion of the WBA, after knocking out previously undefeated Paulus Moses (25-1, 17KOs) in six rounds at the Kalahari Sands Hotel in the city of Windhoek, which is the capital of Namibia. The Venezuelan fighter had the backing of the Embassy of Venezuela, who came to support him in Namibia. Acosta's work in the ring was based on speed and accurate punching.
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Photos/Weights: Paulus Moses 132, Miguel Acosta 134
The Country Club of Windhoek in Namibia, was the perfect setting for the weigh-in for "Judgement Day", where WBA lightweight champion Paulus Moses will face interim-champion Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta on Saturday.
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Paulus Moses, Miguel Acosta are Ready For a War
The absolute champion of the WBA in the lightweight division, Paulus Moses, met face to face with the WBA's interim champion Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta, for the first time at a press conference in Windhoek, Namibia. They both nodded with promise to make a great show and both vowed to keep the black and gold belt of the World Boxing Association.
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