Miguel Ángel Huerta
Miguel Ángel Huerta Medina (born October 1, 1978 in Ecatepec de Morelos, México, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Welterweight division.[1] He's the former NABF, WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight and NBA Light Welterweight Champion.[2]
Miguel Ángel Huerta | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Miguel Ángel Huerta Medina |
Nickname(s) | El Anestesista |
Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | Ecatepec de Morelos, México, Mexico | October 1, 1978
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 44 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 15 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Pro career
On October 19, 2002 Hector knocked out the veteran José Luis Soto Karass in a bout held at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.[3]
Huerta then upset Denmark's Allan Vester to win the NBA Light Welterweight Championships. In August 2007 he beat title contender Efren Hinojosa to capture the NABF Lightweight Championships.[4]
Miguel would then go onto lose a fight with undefeated Mexican American Mike Alvarado.[5]
References
- http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Miguel_Angel_Huerta
- Rold, Cliff (July 11, 2008). "Miguel Huerta Gets Off the Floor, Decisions Juan Cruz". boxingscene.com. Boxing Scene. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=252951
- http://www.boxingscene.com/miguel-huerta-returns-against-efren-hinojosa--10027
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-04-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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