Mauricio Aceves (born 18 December 1960) is a Mexican former

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in the

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division. He was the first ever

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Champion.

Professional career

Mauricio has fought many undefeated boxers, including

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, Dennis Holbæk Pedersen,

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and Rene Arredondo.

WBO Lightweight Championship

Aceves won the

Championship by upsetting the veteran Amancio Castro in

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. He almost lost his championship in his first defense, when his opponent Oscar 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

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Professional boxing record

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* , - {{DEFAULTSORT:Aceves, Mauricio 1960 births Living people Mexican male boxers Boxers from Mexico City World Boxing Organization champions World lightweight boxing champions Light-welterweight boxers 20th-century Mexican sportsmen

Professional career

WBO Lightweight Championship

Professional boxing record

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