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Marcelo Cóceres
Marcelo Esteban Cóceres (born 27 February 1991) is an Argentine professional boxer who challenged for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight title in November 2019. Professional career Early years Debut On 24 February 2012, Cóceres made his professional debut against 8–1 Angel Alberto Panario in San Jorge, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, Cóceres won via second-round TKO. He would compose a record of 14–0–1 with 8 knockouts before heading for a championship bout. IBF Latino junior middleweight champion On 16 August 2014, Cóceres faced compatriot veteran Sergio Jose Sanders for the vacant IBF Latino junior middleweight strap at San Jorge's Club Atletico in Santa Fe Province, Cóceres won via seventh-round corner retirement. He would defend the regional crown against lackluster opponents hailing from South American soil before defending his title against regional-challenger Argentine Cesar Humberto Velez where he won via first-round TKO. Cóceres vs. Luján On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Middleweight
Light middleweight, also known as junior middleweight or super welterweight,PeBoxRec/ref> is a weight class in boxing but also may include other combat sports. Boxing The light middleweight division (also known as junior middleweight in the International Boxing Federation, IBF or super welterweight in the World Boxing Association, WBA and World Boxing Council, WBC), is a weight division in professional boxing, above 66.7 kg and up to 69.9 kg (147+ to 154 pounds). History This division was established in 1961, when the Austrian Board of Control recognized a fight between Emile Griffith and Teddy Wright for the "world" championship. The fight, which took place on October 17, was won by Griffith via a 15-round decision. Three days later, the World Boxing Association championship was created when Denny Moyer outpointed Joey Giambra. The World Boxing Council recognized the WBA champion as the true division champion until 1975, when it stripped their current champion and sanctioned a fig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |