Best fights of Ángel Acosta
Over 12 years as a professional, Ángel Acosta has compiled a 24-5 (22) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ángel Acosta loses to Kosei Tanaka via unanimous decision
On May 20, 2017 Ángel Acosta fought Kosei Tanaka for the WBO light flyweight title. Acosta was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Tanaka was 21 with a record of 8-0. Acosta was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Tanaka was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Acosta lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tanaka.
2. Ángel Acosta KOs Abraham Rodríguez
On October 13, 2018 Ángel Acosta defended his WBO light flyweight title against Abraham Rodríguez. Acosta was 28 years old with a record of 18-1, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Acosta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Acosta stopped Abraham Rodríguez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Ángel Acosta KOs Ganigan López
On March 30, 2019 Ángel Acosta defended his WBO light flyweight title against Ganigan López. Acosta was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Acosta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Acosta stopped Ganigan López via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
4. Ángel Acosta KOs Carlos Buitrago
On June 16, 2018 Ángel Acosta defended his WBO light flyweight title against Carlos Buitrago. Acosta was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Buitrago was 0 with a record of 0-0. Acosta was coming off a win. Acosta stopped Carlos Buitrago via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.