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Brandon Rios
Rios is an undefeated Mexican-American boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the current North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Champion.Ríos is trained by former IBF Super Featherweight Champion Roberto Garcia.
Brandon had an amateur record of 230-35. In 2004 Ríos became the U.S. National Amateur Featherweight champion, he was also a United States Olympic alternate at 125 lbs
He next fought in a WBA title eliminator against the undefeated contender Anthony Peterson, on a HBO Boxing After Dark card. Rios dropped Peterson to the canvas with a left hand at the end of the fifth round.In the sixth round, a desperate Peterson landed several low blows on Ríos, losing two points in the process. In the seventh round, Peterson landed low blows once again, prompting the referee to stop the bout and award Ríos a disqualification victory. Brandon was leading on all three scorecards before the stoppage.
Professional Record
won 26 drawn 1
Turned pro in 2004
Miguel Acosta
Acosta is a professional boxer from Venezuela. He resides in the capital of Caracas. His nickname is "Aguacerito". He is the current WBA world lightweight champion after knocking out Paulus Moses on May 29, 2010.
Professional Record
Won 28 Lost 3 Draw 2
Turned pro in 1999
Rios is an undefeated Mexican-American boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the current North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Champion.Ríos is trained by former IBF Super Featherweight Champion Roberto Garcia.
Brandon had an amateur record of 230-35. In 2004 Ríos became the U.S. National Amateur Featherweight champion, he was also a United States Olympic alternate at 125 lbs
He next fought in a WBA title eliminator against the undefeated contender Anthony Peterson, on a HBO Boxing After Dark card. Rios dropped Peterson to the canvas with a left hand at the end of the fifth round.In the sixth round, a desperate Peterson landed several low blows on Ríos, losing two points in the process. In the seventh round, Peterson landed low blows once again, prompting the referee to stop the bout and award Ríos a disqualification victory. Brandon was leading on all three scorecards before the stoppage.
Professional Record
won 26 drawn 1
Turned pro in 2004
Miguel Acosta
Acosta is a professional boxer from Venezuela. He resides in the capital of Caracas. His nickname is "Aguacerito". He is the current WBA world lightweight champion after knocking out Paulus Moses on May 29, 2010.
Professional Record
Won 28 Lost 3 Draw 2
Turned pro in 1999
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