Aquiles Guzmán
Aquiles José Guzmán Matute. (born April 13, 1965 in Anzoátegui, Venezuela) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
| Aquiles Guzman | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Aquiles José Guzmán Matute |
| Weight(s) | |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | April 13, 1965 Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Guzman turned professional in 1985 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with an upset decision win over Yong-Kang Kim. He lost the belt in his first defense to David Griman by decision (scoring of judges) in 1994. He later challenged Saen Sor Ploenchit, Alimi Goitia, and Yokthai Sithoar for their respective belts but lost each fight.
See also
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of Venezuelans
References
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kim Yong-kang |
WBA flyweight champion September 26, 1992 - December 15, 1992 |
Succeeded by David Griman |
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