Best fights of Acelino Freitas
Over 22 years as a professional, Acelino Freitas has compiled a 41-2 (34) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Acelino Freitas defeats Joel Casamayor
On January 12, 2002 Acelino Freitas, the WBO super featherweight champion, met Joel Casamayor, the WBA super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Freitas was 26 years old with a record of 30-0, and Casamayor was 30 with a record of 26-0. Freitas was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Casamayor was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Freitas won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
2. Acelino Freitas KOs Carlos Rios
On September 23, 2000 Acelino Freitas defended his WBO super featherweight title against Carlos Rios. Freitas was 25 years old with a record of 26-0, and Rios was 29 with a record of 49-4-2. Freitas was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Rios was coming off a win. Freitas stopped Carlos Rios via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.